4.913,260 reviews on GoogleFord battery replacement in Arjan
The correct battery for your Ford, brought to your parking bay and fitted free. Tested first, covered for up to 24 months.
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CardCashThe short answer
American-built Ford models such as the Mustang, Explorer, F-150 and Expedition take BCI group batteries like 65, 48/H6 or 94R/H7, and newer ones with auto start-stop need AGM. Arjan Battery delivers the correct group to your car in Arjan or anywhere in Dubai, fits it on site and resets the battery monitoring system with a scan tool where the car has one.
Ford does not use the JIS sizes that suit most Japanese and Korean cars in Dubai. A JIS battery will not sit correctly in the tray of an Explorer or an F-150, and the terminals end up on the wrong side. Ford batteries are sold by BCI group number, and since about 2011 many models also watch the battery with a sensor that expects to be reset.
Ford battery at a glance
- Make origin
- United States, Ford Motor Company
- Battery technology
- Maintenance-free flooded on older models; AGM or EFB on newer ones with auto start-stop
- Typical capacity
- About 45Ah in an EcoSport up to roughly 90Ah in an F-150 or Expedition
- Size standard
- BCI groups (65, 96R, 48/H6, 94R/H7); DIN-shaped cases on Ranger, Everest, Focus and Territory
- Where it sits
- Under the bonnet on almost every model, sometimes beneath a cover or behind the air filter housing
- Registration after fitting
- Recommended on newer models
Ford battery groups by model
What most cars carry. Engine and year change it, so we check your fitted battery or registration card before loading.
The battery monitoring system on newer Ford models
From about 2011, many Ford models carry a battery monitoring system, usually shortened to BMS. A sensor on the negative terminal measures the current flowing in and out, and the car keeps a running estimate of the battery's charge and age. When it decides the battery is weak it starts shedding loads, and the screen may show 'System off to save battery'.
The car does not notice by itself that a new battery has been fitted. Until the BMS is reset with a scan tool, it goes on charging and shedding loads as if the old battery were still there, and auto start-stop may stay off. We carry out the reset at your car in Arjan after fitting, then measure charging voltage again to confirm the alternator is responding.
Older Ford and newer Ford
Without battery monitoring
- Typically cars built before about 2011, plus some simpler recent models.
- A maintenance-free flooded battery in the correct BCI group is all that is needed.
- No reset is required. A working alternator charges at roughly 13.8 to 14.7V.
- Jump leads can go straight onto both battery posts.
With battery monitoring
- Most models from about 2011, and every model with auto start-stop.
- Start-stop cars need AGM or EFB in the same group size as the original.
- The BMS should be reset with a scan tool after the new battery is fitted.
- The negative jump lead goes on the body earth point, not on the battery post.
Where the negative lead goes on a Ford with BMS
If you jump start or charge a newer Ford yourself, clamp the negative lead to the marked earth point on the body or engine, not to the battery's negative post. The sensor sits between the post and the body. Current that bypasses it is never counted, so the car misjudges how full the battery is for some time afterwards.
Ford models we fit batteries to
Pick your model for the battery it takes. Not listed? Send us the registration card on WhatsApp.
Ford: Model by model
- Ford Mustang
- Usually a mid-size BCI battery such as group 96R or 48/H6, under the bonnet. Cars that sit between weekend drives discharge slowly, so we test before replacing.
- Ford F-150
- Older trucks take a group 65 battery. Newer ones with auto start-stop usually take a 94R/H7 AGM and have a battery monitoring system that should be reset.
- Ford Explorer
- Group 65 on many older cars; 48/H6 or 94R/H7 AGM on recent ones with start-stop. Three rows and rear climate control mean capacity should not be cut.
- Ford Expedition
- A large battery: group 65 on older generations and usually a 94R/H7 AGM on the current one. We confirm by year because the tray differs.
- Ford Edge
- Recent cars use a DIN-shaped 48/H6 or 94R/H7 battery, AGM where start-stop is fitted. Older ones differ, so a label photo settles it.
- Ford Ranger
- A DIN-shaped battery of about 70 to 80Ah on most versions sold here. Diesel engines need more cranking power than petrol ones.
- Ford Territory
- A DIN-shaped battery, usually about 60 to 70Ah. Versions with start-stop need EFB or AGM, which we check from the VIN or the fitted battery.
- Ford Focus
- A compact battery that sits tight behind the air filter housing on later generations, so some trim comes out first. Cars from about 2012 have battery monitoring.
Battery brands we recommend for Ford
We carry brands that car makers fit at the factory and that hold up in Gulf heat. Each one has its strengths, and we will tell you which suits your car.
VartaThe German battery many European cars leave the factory with, in standard, EFB and AGM form.
BoschA German parts name with a battery range you can read by its code: S4, S5, S4 E and S5 A.
ACDelcoGeneral Motors' own parts brand, and the natural fit for Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac.
ExideOne of the oldest names in car batteries, now made by two separate companies. The label tells you which.
How Ford Battery replacement works at your door
No app, no account. One message is enough.
- 1
Send your pin and your car
WhatsApp your live location with the make, model and year, or call. In a basement, add the tower name and bay number.
- 2
Get the price and arrival time
We reply with the battery options that fit, the full price and how long the van will take. Nothing moves until you say yes.
- 3
We test before we fit
The technician checks the old battery and the alternator first. If a jump start or a clean terminal fixes it, that is what you get.
- 4
Pay and drive
Cash, card, Tabby or Tamara at the car. Your warranty of up to 24 months arrives on WhatsApp before the van leaves.
Typical time at the car: 15 to 25 minutes.
Where we fit Ford Battery replacement
Our vans wait inside Arjan, between Umm Suqeim Street and Hessa Street. Everything inside the circle is a short drive without touching a highway.
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5 km fast-response zone
- Fast-response zone
- 5 km around Arjan
- Also covered
- All Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi
- Hours
- 24 hours, 7 days
More than batteries
While we are at your car, or any other day, the same number books these.
- 24/7 car roadside assistanceBattery, tyre, fuel or a flatbed, from one WhatsApp message at any hour
- Car recoveryFlatbed for breakdowns, accident damage and cars too low to tow
- Flat tyre fixSpare fitted, tyre inflated or a nail hole plugged where you are stuck
- Car AC repairThe fault found with gauges before any part or gas is sold
- Oil changeThe right grade and a new filter, on the schedule UAE heat calls for
- Brake pad replacementNew brake pads fitted, discs measured, sensors and slides sorted.
What drivers around Arjan say
4.913,260 reviews on Google
HassanArjan, Nissan Patrol2 weeks agoThe Patrol would not start in the tower basement before work. The technician found the bay from the pin and level number I sent, tested the old battery and showed me the reading before changing it. He took the old one away with him.
Battery replacement
JamesMotor City, Volkswagen Tiguan1 month agoMy Tiguan has start-stop, so I asked if it needed an AGM battery. He checked the one fitted, confirmed it was AGM and fitted the same type, then coded it with a scan tool. Clear explanation of what he was doing at each step.
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LaylaJVC, Kia Sportage3 weeks agoI thought the battery was finished because the car was slow to start. He tested the battery and the alternator and said the battery still had life in it and only needed a proper charge. He did not try to sell me a new one.
Battery testing
MuhammadAl Barsha South, Toyota Corolla5 days agoI left the interior light on overnight. I sent my location on WhatsApp early in the morning and the car was running again before I had to leave for work. He told me to drive it for a while so the battery could recharge.
Jump start
NouraDubai Hills, Lexus ES 3502 months agoThe price was confirmed on WhatsApp before he set off and the invoice showed the same amount. The battery was changed in our driveway, and the radio and clock settings were still there afterwards.
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OmarArjan, Mitsubishi Pajero1 week agoThe battery gave up late on a Friday night after dinner. I did not expect anyone to answer, but they replied on WhatsApp and a technician came to the building car park. I paid with Tabby.
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SarahStudio City, Mazda CX-54 days agoMy car had been parked for three weeks while I was travelling and it was completely flat. The technician jump-started it, then checked the charging voltage with the engine running to make sure the alternator was doing its job.
Jump start
AaravDubai Science Park, Hyundai Tucson3 months agoThe car would not start in the office car park at lunchtime. He replaced the battery while I went back to my desk and sent me a photo of the charging reading when he was done. The invoice has the warranty period written on it.
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MaricelSports City, Nissan Sunny 10 days agoMy car did not start after my night shift. The technician jump-started it and tested the battery. He said it was weak and would probably need changing soon, but he left the decision to me.
Jump start
The reviews shown here are a selection from our Google reviews.
Ford: common questions
Not answered here? Ask on WhatsApp. A person replies, at any hour.
What battery group does a Ford Explorer take?
Many older Explorer models take a BCI group 65 battery, while recent ones with auto start-stop usually take a 48/H6 or 94R/H7 AGM. The tray is different between the two, so one cannot replace the other. Send the model year or a photo of the label and we bring the correct group to Arjan or anywhere in Dubai.
Does a Ford need a BMS reset after a new battery?
On models with a battery monitoring system, yes, it is recommended. The reset tells the car the battery is new, so it charges it fully and stops switching off features to save power. Without it the car can take a long time to adjust and start-stop may stay disabled. We do the reset on site.
My Ford says 'System off to save battery'. What does it mean?
The battery monitoring system has judged the charge too low and switched off the screen or audio to keep enough power for starting. It often appears when the radio is used with the engine off, and it appears sooner as the battery ages. Battery testing shows whether it only needs charging or has reached the end.
Do you have the large batteries for an F-150 or Expedition?
Tell us the model year on WhatsApp and we confirm the group, the brand and the cost before the technician sets off, so the right battery is on board when he arrives. Older trucks usually need group 65 and newer ones a 94R/H7 AGM. Delivery and fitting are free.
Why does my Mustang battery go flat when it is parked?
A parked Mustang still powers its alarm, keyless entry and control units. Left for two or three weeks in a hot car park, that slow drain can pull an ageing battery below starting voltage. A jump start service gets it running, and a test afterwards shows whether the battery will hold charge or needs replacing.
Battery trouble right now?
Message your location. You will have a price and an arrival time within minutes, and a technician on the way from Arjan.
Open 24 hours. Free delivery and fitting. Up to 24 months warranty.