---
title: "2012-2014 Ford F-150 Battery: Group 65, 650 CCA"
description: "The 2012-2014 Ford F-150 uses a BCI group 65 battery rated at 650 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/battery"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012-2014 Ford F-150 Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA)

The 2012-2014 Ford F-150 uses a BCI group 65 battery rated at 650 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy.

**Quick answer**: The 2012-2014 Ford F-150 uses a Group 65 battery, 650 CCA.

## 2012-2014 Ford F-150 battery specifications (High confidence)

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| BCI group size | 65 |
| Cold cranking amps | 650 CCA |
| Battery type | FLOODED |
| AGM required | No |
| Location | Engine bay, driver side |

Note: Factory battery is a flooded BCI Group 65 rated roughly 650-750 CCA depending on engine/options. Replacements of 750+ CCA are a popular upgrade. These trucks have a Battery Monitoring System: after replacement, do a BMS reset (scan tool, or the dealer) so charging strategy adapts to the new battery; skipping it can shorten battery life.

## Which Ford F-150 model years does this cover?

These battery specifications apply to every Ford F-150 built from 2012 through 2014, the 12th generation (2009-2014; covered from 2012), full-size pickup (steel body; regular cab, supercab, supercrew). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2012 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012)
- [2013 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2013)
- [2014 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2014)

## What changed during the 2012-2014 Ford F-150

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Second year of the modern engine lineup (3.7/5.0/3.5EB/6.2); 6-speed 6R80 on all engines |
| 2013 | Refresh: new grilles, HID-equipped trims, MyFord Touch available, Limited trim returns (22-in wheels) |
| 2014 | Final steel-body year; STX SuperCrew and Tremor (short-bed 3.5L EB sport truck) added |

## 2012-2014 Ford F-150 battery: common questions

### What size battery does a 2012-2014 Ford F-150 take?

BCI group 65, rated at 650 cold cranking amps from the factory. Group size is a physical dimension and terminal-position standard, so a battery from a different group may not clamp down or may put the terminals on the wrong side.

### How many CCA does a 2012-2014 Ford F-150 need?

At least 650 CCA. Going higher is harmless and helps in cold climates; going lower is how a vehicle that started fine in October stops starting in January.

### Does the 2012-2014 Ford F-150 need an AGM battery?

The factory battery is a conventional flooded type. AGM is a valid upgrade, but never downgrade from AGM to flooded.

### Where is the battery on a 2012-2014 Ford F-150?

Engine bay, driver side.

### Does a 2012-2014 Ford F-150 need the battery registered after replacement?

Factory battery is a flooded BCI Group 65 rated roughly 650-750 CCA depending on engine/options. Replacements of 750+ CCA are a popular upgrade. These trucks have a Battery Monitoring System: after replacement, do a BMS reset (scan tool, or the dealer) so charging strategy adapts to the new battery; skipping it can shorten battery life.

## Sources

- [Ford 2013 F-150 Owner's Manual, capacities (via VehicleHistory/engine oil DB summaries)](https://www.vehiclehistory.com/articles/2013-ford-f-150-oil-type-and-capacity)
- [Ford TSB 13-8-1, 3.5L GTDI intermittent stumble/misfire in humid conditions](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/pubs/content/~WT/~MUS~LEN/3569/tsb13-08-01.htm)
- [NHTSA recall 19V-075, unintended downshift, 2011-2013 F-150](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCLRPT-19V075-8473.PDF)
- [NHTSA recall 16V-345, brake master cylinder, 2013-2014 F-150 3.5L EB](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls?nhtsaId=16V345000)
- [Hardrock Offroad, F-150 OEM wheel/tire fitment guide by generation](https://hardrockoffroad.com/fitment-guides/ford-f150/)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Ford F-150 EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Ford_F150.shtml)
- [O'Reilly/AutoZone battery fitment, 2012-2014 F-150 Group 65](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/ford/f150/2012)

## Other Ford F-150 generations

- [2021-2025 Ford F-150 battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/battery)
- [2015-2020 Ford F-150 battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/battery)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/battery).

## More for the 2012-2014 Ford F-150

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/oil)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.