--- title: "2021-2025 Ford F-150 Battery Size and CCA" description: "The 2021-2025 Ford F-150 uses a BCI group H6 (Group 48) AGM, H7 (94R) on PowerBoost/upper trims battery rated at 760 cold cranking amps. AGM is required, not optional. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/battery" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2021-2025 Ford F-150 Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA) The 2021-2025 Ford F-150 uses a BCI group H6 (Group 48) AGM, H7 (94R) on PowerBoost/upper trims battery rated at 760 cold cranking amps. AGM is required, not optional. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy. **Quick answer**: The 2021-2025 Ford F-150 uses a Group H6 (Group 48) AGM, H7 (94R) on PowerBoost/upper trims battery, 760 CCA, AGM required. ## 2021-2025 Ford F-150 battery specifications (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | BCI group size | H6 (Group 48) AGM, H7 (94R) on PowerBoost/upper trims | | Cold cranking amps | 760 CCA | | Battery type | AGM | | AGM required | Yes | | Location | Engine bay, driver side | Note: Effectively all 14th-gen trucks ship with AGM (H6 ~760 CCA or H7 ~850 CCA) because Auto Start-Stop and heavy electronics are standard, match what's installed and stay AGM. H7 is the largest size that fits the standard tray. After replacement, perform a BMS reset (FORScan/scan tool or dealer); otherwise the truck may show battery warnings and kill the new battery early with stale charge logic. Frequent OTA-update and phone-as-key background drain complaints on early builds were addressed by software updates. ## 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid (430 hp combined) battery (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | BCI group size | H7 (Group 94R) AGM | | Battery type | AGM | | Location | Engine bay, driver side (12V); high-voltage 1.5 kWh pack under the bed | Note: The 12V battery is a normal H7 AGM and is what strands owners, the HV pack rarely fails. Early PowerBoosts saw 12V drain complaints fixed by software updates. BMS reset required after 12V replacement. ## 3.0L Power Stroke turbodiesel V6 (2021 only) battery (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | BCI group size | H8 (Group 49) AGM | | Battery type | AGM | | Location | Engine bay, driver side | Note: Largest battery in the lineup for diesel cranking loads; BMS reset after replacement ## Which Ford F-150 model years does this cover? These battery specifications apply to every Ford F-150 built from 2021 through 2025, the 14th generation (2021-2025; 2024 facelift), full-size pickup (aluminum body; hybrid available; lightning ev is a separate model). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2021 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021) - [2022 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2022) - [2023 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2023) - [2024 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2024) - [2025 F-150](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2025) ## What changed during the 2021-2025 Ford F-150 | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2021 | Generation launch: PowerBoost hybrid + Pro Power Onboard debut, 10R80 across the lineup, final Power Stroke diesel year; busy first-year recall list (steering gear 21V-407, EBB 21V-533, driveshaft 21V-381/21V-986) | | 2022 | Raptor returns on 37s (optional); Lightning EV launches as a separate model; LED headlamp module recalls begin (22V-686) | | 2023 | Raptor R (5.2L supercharged V8) added; final year of the 3.3L V6 and rear Max-Tow axle recall window (23V-896) | | 2024 | Facelift: new fascias, standard 12-in screens, Pro Access tailgate; 2.7L EcoBoost becomes the base engine; hybrid renamed simply 'hybrid' and price gap narrowed | | 2025 | Carryover; 2024-built trucks fall under the 25V-488 electronic brake booster software recall. Check VIN | ## 2021-2025 Ford F-150 battery: common questions ### What size battery does a 2021-2025 Ford F-150 take? BCI group H6 (Group 48) AGM, H7 (94R) on PowerBoost/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 2021-2025 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 2021-2025 Ford F-150 need an AGM battery? Yes. This vehicle requires AGM, not flooded. A flooded battery in a start-stop system is cycled far harder than it is designed for and fails early. ### Where is the battery on a 2021-2025 Ford F-150? Engine bay, driver side. ### Does a 2021-2025 Ford F-150 need the battery registered after replacement? Effectively all 14th-gen trucks ship with AGM (H6 ~760 CCA or H7 ~850 CCA) because Auto Start-Stop and heavy electronics are standard, match what's installed and stay AGM. H7 is the largest size that fits the standard tray. After replacement, perform a BMS reset (FORScan/scan tool or dealer); otherwise the truck may show battery warnings and kill the new battery early with stale charge logic. Frequent OTA-update and phone-as-key background drain complaints on early builds were addressed by software updates. ## Sources - [2022 Ford F-150 Owner's Manual (Ford service content), capacities and specifications](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/2022-Ford-F-150-Owners-Manual-version-1_om_EN-US_10_2021.pdf) - [F150gen14 forum, 2021 5.0L 5W-30 / 7.7-qt sump change discussion (owner's manual excerpts)](https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/2021-v8-oil-capacity.4358/) - [NHTSA recall 24V-635 chronology, 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost intake valves](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24V635-2546.pdf) - [Astro Ford / NHTSA, F-150 recall hub (driveshaft, trailer brake, axle, EBB campaigns)](https://www.astroford.com/recalls/ford-f-150-recalls.htm) - [Car and Driver, Ford EcoBoost intake-valve engine failure recall](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62044486/ford-f150-bronco-explorer-edge-lincoln-nautilus-aviator-engine-failure-recall/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2023 Ford F-150 EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2023_Ford_F150.shtml) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2022 Ford F-150 OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/ford/f-150/2022/) - [Cars.com, 2021 F-150 towing capacities breakdown (14,000-lb max)](https://www.cars.com/articles/breaking-down-the-2021-ford-f-150s-towing-capacities-433112/) - [Motorcraft, MERCON ULV automatic transmission fluid (10R80)](https://www.motorcraft.com/us/en_us/home/our-products/chemicals-and-lubricants/transmission-fluid/mercon-ulv-automatic-transmission-fluids.html/100) ## Other Ford F-150 generations - [2015-2020 Ford F-150 battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2015-2020/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 2021-2025 Ford F-150 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/oil) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/f-150/2021-2025/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.