2015–2020 Ford F-150 Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA)

Which Ford F-150 model years does this cover?

These battery specifications apply to every Ford F-150 built from 2015 through 2020 — the 13th generation (2015–2020, aluminum body), full-size pickup (aluminum body, steel frame). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2015–2020 Ford F-150

• 2015All-new aluminum body (~700 lb lighter); 2.7L EcoBoost debuts; 5.0L drops to 7.7 qt oil capacity (through 2017)
• 2017Raptor returns (450-hp 3.5L HO); second-gen PFDI 3.5L EcoBoost + 10R80 10-speed introduced (MERCON ULV fluid)
• 2018Facelift: 3.3L replaces 3.5L NA base engine, 5.0L rises to 395 hp and 8.8 qt capacity, 10-speed spreads to 2.7L/5.0L, Auto Start-Stop standard on EcoBoost
• 2018–20203.0L Power Stroke diesel offered (from mid-2018)
• 2020Final year of the generation; carryover mechanicals

What size battery does a 2015–2020 Ford F-150 take?

BCI group H6 (Group 48), H7 (Group 94R) on upper trims, rated at 760 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 2015–2020 Ford F-150 need?

At least 760 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 2015–2020 Ford F-150 need an AGM battery?

The factory battery is an AGM type. Match the type when you replace it.

Where is the battery on a 2015–2020 Ford F-150?

Engine bay, driver side.

Does a 2015–2020 Ford F-150 need the battery registered after replacement?

Most 2015–2020 trucks take an H6 (Group 48); Lariat/King Ranch/Platinum and heavy-accessory trucks often carry an H7 (94R). Check the existing battery's label. Trucks with Auto Start-Stop (standard on EcoBoost engines from 2017) REQUIRE an AGM battery; Ford voids battery warranty if flooded is installed on start-stop trucks. Diesel uses an H8 (see diesel entry). After replacement, perform a BMS reset (scan tool such as FORScan, or dealer) so the charging system recalibrates.