--- title: "2015-2020 Ford F-150 Battery Size and CCA" description: "The 2015-2020 Ford F-150 uses a BCI group H6 (Group 48), H7 (Group 94R) on upper trims battery rated at 760 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/battery" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2015-2020 Ford F-150 Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA) The 2015-2020 Ford F-150 uses a BCI group H6 (Group 48), H7 (Group 94R) on upper trims battery rated at 760 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy. **Quick answer**: The 2015-2020 Ford F-150 uses a Group H6 (Group 48), H7 (Group 94R) on upper trims battery, 760 CCA, AGM required. ## 2015-2020 Ford F-150 battery specifications (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | BCI group size | H6 (Group 48), H7 (Group 94R) on upper trims | | Cold cranking amps | 760 CCA | | Battery type | AGM | | AGM required | Factory AGM | | Location | Engine bay, driver side | Note: 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. ## 3.0L Power Stroke turbodiesel V6 (2018-2020) battery (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | BCI group size | H8 (Group 49) AGM | | Battery type | AGM | | Location | Engine bay, driver side | Note: The diesel takes the largest H8/Group 49 battery for cold-cranking reserve (~850-950 CCA). BMS reset required after replacement. ## 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. - [2015 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015) - [2016 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2016) - [2017 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2017) - [2018 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2018) - [2019 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2019) - [2020 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2020) ## What changed during the 2015-2020 Ford F-150 | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2015 | All-new aluminum body (~700 lb lighter); 2.7L EcoBoost debuts; 5.0L drops to 7.7 qt oil capacity (through 2017) | | 2017 | Raptor returns (450-hp 3.5L HO); second-gen PFDI 3.5L EcoBoost + 10R80 10-speed introduced (MERCON ULV fluid) | | 2018 | Facelift: 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 | | 2018-2020 | 3.0L Power Stroke diesel offered (from mid-2018) | | 2020 | Final year of the generation; carryover mechanicals | ## 2015-2020 Ford F-150 battery: common questions ### 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. ## Sources - [Blauparts / Ford owner-manual data, 13th-gen oil capacities by engine](https://www.blauparts.com/ford-f-150-oil-change-kit-2018-20-5-0l-v8-5w20.html) - [NOLN Tech Spec, 2018 Ford F-150 service specifications](https://www.noln.net/topics/news/article/11496835/tech-spec-2018-ford-f-150-2018-03-01) - [NHTSA recall 20V-332, brake master cylinder, 2014-2017 F-150 3.5L EB](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V332-1472.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 17V-652 / Ford 17S33, door latch](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V652-3541.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 18V-568, seat belt pretensioners](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCLRPT-18V568-3762.PDF) - [Motorcraft FL-2081 diesel oil filter fitment (2018-2021 3.0L Power Stroke)](https://puredieselpower.com/ford/2018-2021-f-150-powerstroke/2018-2021-ford-3.0l-powerstroke-upgraded-replacement-parts/18-21-ford-f-150-3.0l-powerstroke-ford-motocraft-oil-filter-fl-2081) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2018 Ford F-150 EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2018_Ford_F150.shtml) - [Hardrock Offroad, F-150 OEM wheel/tire fitment guide by generation](https://hardrockoffroad.com/fitment-guides/ford-f150/) - [BatteryMart / Interstate, 2015-2020 F-150 H6/H7 battery fitment](https://www.batterymart.com/c-ford-f-150-car-battery.html) ## Other Ford F-150 generations - [2021-2025 Ford F-150 battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/battery) - [2012-2014 Ford F-150 battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2012-2014/battery) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/battery). ## More for the 2015-2020 Ford F-150 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/oil) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.