Battery question

[Jchamp]

I had to have a new battery put in today in my 2021 expedition.
So my question because I honestly can't remember is, is there something that sits around the battery? If so I need to call the dealership back in the morning.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

I had to have a new battery put in today in my 2021 expedition.
So my question because I honestly can't remember is, is there something that sits around the battery? If so I need to call the dealership back in the morning.

My 2015 Expedition Limited 4x4 came with a battery insulator pad around the battery when I purchased it new.

The online parts websites show your generation has an an insulator around the battery - called a “cover’.

 

[Jchamp]

That's what I thought. I'll just call them back in the morning. Thank you

 

[SyndicateZ]

That's what I thought. I'll just call them back in the morning. Thank you

I had my battery replaced about a month ago, and like you, they did not install the insulation "wrap" back around the new battery. It just naked now. I honestly dont think its needed anyways? I could be wrong? Maybe the str8 from high school quick lane tech didnt think it was needed to?
If someone on this forum thinks the insulation is needed please let me know and I will also call the quick lane back and get one from them now since they technically stole mine

 

[Soliyou]

The reason they don’t put it back is because it disintegrates upon removal. Mine is flaking badly and I don’t think I can reinstall it when I replace the battery.

Now, is it important?? I think so. It is a heat insulator to protect the battery from under the hood temperature spikes.

 

[BMW2FORD]

I agree with Soliyou. It is an insulator to help the battery stay warm and also protect it from under hood heat. I bought it from the dealer and it was about $15

 

[LegalBrief]

I agree with Soliyou. It is an insulator to help the battery stay warm and also protect it from under hood heat. I bought it from the dealer and it was about $15

Maybe it’s to keep the battery from getting to cold and loosing its energy

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

Ford (and other auto manufacturers) would not install the battery insulator unless it was determined to be necessary by their engineers.

 

[Jchamp]

I had my battery replaced about a month ago, and like you, they did not install the insulation "wrap" back around the new battery. It just naked now. I honestly dont think its needed anyways? I could be wrong? Maybe the str8 from high school quick lane tech didnt think it was needed to?
If someone on this forum thinks the insulation is needed please let me know and I will also call the quick lane back and get one from them now since they technically stole mine

Talked with the dealership. The guy was super nice. He went back to look and said there wasn't any back there and was told that when they took it off it fell apart. That it was necessary but I could always buy one on my own if I wanted one. Extreme cold Temps he said.

 

[Fastcar]

Ford (and other auto manufacturers) would not install the battery insulator unless it was determined to be necessary by their engineers.

Ah, "their engineers" that's reassuring.

 

[Yupster Dog]

Ah, "their engineers" that's reassuring.

Engineers biggest fight is not the build, it is keeping their build in one piece.

Engineers like to build and add, and everyone always blames them for cuts when it probably wasn't their decision.

More like the accountants telling the engineers to cut cost to the build
and they have to find small things that they thought necessary but was a easy delete.

They are not going to say it was deemed not necessary by the accountants.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

Ah, "their engineers" that's reassuring.

The insulator may be there at the recommendation of the battery manufacturer?

 

[Mr Big]

AGM batteries, as well as other batteries don't react well to freezing temps. So, it's probably good to have one in cold regions. Here in Florida, we need an under hood air conditioning system

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

AGM batteries, as well as other batteries don't react well to freezing temps. So, it's probably good to have one in cold regions. Here in Florida, we need an under hood air conditioning system

As a close friend who lives in southern Florida always tells me, “It’s not that hot - there is always a breeze blowing.”.