This MotorCraft TestedToughMax Group 65 (BXT-65-850) is what the tray was designed to hold, and its terminals are where I want them. It's ~$140 (during sales) with an 8-year
warranty, the first 3 of which are free-replacement. The Optima doesn't come close to that, or the CCA or reserve capacity, and usually costs MUCH more. This battery is made by Johnson Controls, just like Optima, but this is from the same line as Sears DieHard Gold, Interstate MTP, and a few other high-quality batteries. DuraLast & EverStart are bottom-end JC batteries.
Before buying a craptasmic battery or other common part, check for
coupons & service offers from Ford.
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