BATTERIES

An old battery can stop you cold. Not sure if your battery has the power you need? Stop by Vacaville Quick Lane for a battery inspection. No appointment necessary. We’ll make sure it’s ready for another season. If your vehicle needs a new one, we stock quality Motorcraft® batteries that are right for your vehicle.

Battery Fact

Cold cranking amps are the industry standard for measuring how long a battery can supply power at 0°F.

Advantages of Motorcraft® Batteries

  • Manufactured to the highest-quality standards and latest technologies in design and engineering
  • High quality at competitive prices
  • Excellent warranty coverage*
Watch this video to discover the many advantages of Motorcraft batteries. With advanced technology, high quality, great performance and a wide range of choices, they’re a smart choice.

Jump-Starting a Battery

If you have to jump start your battery, it’s an inconvenience, but all you need is a little help from your friends. If you’d rather not call a tow truck and you have a willing helper, here’s how to get some life back into your battery. Pay close attention to the connection order. It’s one of the most common and overlooked causes for unsuccessful jump starts.

Step-by-step guide

You’ll need jumper cables. If you don’t have any in your vehicle, make sure your helper brings them. Have your helper park close enough to your vehicle, allowing you to connect the jumper cables to the batteries with plenty of slack. Most cables are about six feet long. Check your owner’s manual for your vehicle battery location and terminal placement.
  1. Open both vehicle hoods and locate the batteries.
  2. Remove any terminal covers and corrosion.
  3. Attach the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (red) terminal of the dead battery. Make sure both metal clamps are firmly in contact with the terminal.
  4. Attach the other end of the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (red) terminal of the assisting battery.
  5. Attach the negative (black) jumper cable to the negative (black) terminal of the assisting battery.
  6. Attach the other end of the negative (black) jumper cable to an exposed metal part of the disabled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel-injection system.
  7. Start the assisting vehicle’s engine.
  8. Start the disabled vehicle’s engine.
  9. Allow both vehicles to run connected for about three minutes.
  10. Leave the jump-started vehicle running and disconnect the cables in the reverse order that they were attached and close the hoods.
  11. Keep the jump-started vehicle’s engine running for about a half hour to allow the battery to fully charge.
  12. Visit to get the jump-started battery tested or replaced as soon as you can.

Spotting battery problems before a jump start

A smart way to avoid jump starting a dead battery? Learn the warning signs of an aging or worn battery. Stop by Vacaville Quick Lane if you notice any of the following battery symptoms:

  • Excessive corrosion around the battery terminals or cables
  • Bulging or deformity of the battery casing
  • Difficulty starting your engine
  • Consistent electrical system problems

During the battery test, you can ask the experts at Vacaville Quick Lane for a full vehicle checkup report to help you monitor your vehicle systems. It’s a great way to keep up on all your vehicle maintenance needs.

Motorcraft® Tested Tough® MAX Batteries, starting at $174.95 MSRP, or redeem 34,000 FordPass® Rewards Points. *

With 36-Month Battery Replacement Warranty

Join and activate FordPass Rewards by downloading the FordPass App or visit FordPassRewards.com. **

*With exchange. Taxes and installation extra. Warranty includes complimentary towing on Quick Lane®-installed battery. Available only in the United States. Must have an activated FordPass® Rewards account within 60 days of qualifying activity to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Points are not redeemable for cash and have no monetary value. Point earning and redemption values are approximate and vary by products and services redeemed. See FordPass Rewards Program Terms at FordPassRewards.com regarding expiration, redemption, forfeiture, and other limitations on FordPass Rewards Points. See Quick Lane® Service Advisor for vehicle applications and limited-warranty details. Expires 12/31/24. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time.
**FordPass® App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
*With exchange. Taxes and installation extra. Warranty includes complimentary ...
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*With exchange. Taxes and installation extra. Warranty includes complimentary towing on Quick Lane®-installed battery. Available only in the United States. Must have an activated FordPass® Rewards account within 60 days of qualifying activity to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Points are not redeemable for cash and have no monetary value. Point earning and redemption values are approximate and vary by products and services redeemed. See FordPass Rewards Program Terms at FordPassRewards.com regarding expiration, redemption, forfeiture, and other limitations on FordPass Rewards Points. See Quick Lane® Service Advisor for vehicle applications and limited-warranty details. Expires 12/31/24. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time.
**FordPass® App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
*With exchange. Taxes and installation extra. Warranty includes complimentary ...
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024

Have your battery tested at no charge. *

Be sure you have the starting power you need.

*Visually inspect and test battery using tester. Hybrid battery test excluded. Only available in the United States. See Quick Lane® Service Advisor for details. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time. Quick Lane® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
*Visually inspect and test battery using tester. Hybrid battery test excluded. Only available ...
Show Details
*Visually inspect and test battery using tester. Hybrid battery test excluded. Only available in the United States. See Quick Lane® Service Advisor for details. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time. Quick Lane® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
*Visually inspect and test battery using tester. Hybrid battery test excluded. Only available ...
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024

Motorcraft® Tested Tough® PLUS Batteries, $149.95 MSRP, or redeem 30,000 FordPass® Rewards Points. *

With 24-Month Battery Replacement Warranty

Join and activate FordPass Rewards by downloading the FordPass App or visit FordPassRewards.com. **

*With exchange. Taxes and installation extra. Warranty includes complimentary towing on Quick Lane®-installed battery. Available only in the United States. Must have an activated FordPass® Rewards account within 60 days of qualifying activity to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Points are not redeemable for cash and have no monetary value. Point earning and redemption values are approximate and vary by products and services redeemed. See FordPass Rewards Program Terms at FordPassRewards.com regarding expiration, redemption, forfeiture, and other limitations on FordPass Rewards Points. See Quick Lane® Service Advisor for vehicle applications and limited-warranty details. Expires 12/31/24. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time.
**FordPass® App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
*With exchange. Taxes and installation extra. Warranty includes complimentary ...
Show Details
*With exchange. Taxes and installation extra. Warranty includes complimentary towing on Quick Lane®-installed battery. Available only in the United States. Must have an activated FordPass® Rewards account within 60 days of qualifying activity to receive FordPass Rewards Points. Points are not redeemable for cash and have no monetary value. Point earning and redemption values are approximate and vary by products and services redeemed. See FordPass Rewards Program Terms at FordPassRewards.com regarding expiration, redemption, forfeiture, and other limitations on FordPass Rewards Points. See Quick Lane® Service Advisor for vehicle applications and limited-warranty details. Expires 12/31/24. Ford reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue this program at any time.
**FordPass® App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
*With exchange. Taxes and installation extra. Warranty includes complimentary ...
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024

Have your battery tested at no charge. *

Be sure you have the starting power you need.

*Visually inspect and test battery using tester. Hybrid battery test excluded. Only available in the United States. See Quick Lane® Service Advisor for details. Expires 12/31/24. Quick Lane® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
*Visually inspect and test battery using tester. Hybrid battery test excluded. Only available ...
Show Details
*Visually inspect and test battery using tester. Hybrid battery test excluded. Only available in the United States. See Quick Lane® Service Advisor for details. Expires 12/31/24. Quick Lane® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company.
*Visually inspect and test battery using tester. Hybrid battery test excluded. Only available ...
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024