--- title: "2013-2020 Ford Fusion Battery: Group 96R, 590 CCA" description: "The 2013-2020 Ford Fusion uses a BCI group 96R battery rated at 590 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/battery" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2013-2020 Ford Fusion Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA) The 2013-2020 Ford Fusion uses a BCI group 96R battery rated at 590 cold cranking amps. Fitment, replacement notes, and what to check before you buy. **Quick answer**: The 2013-2020 Ford Fusion uses a Group 96R battery, 590 CCA. ## 2013-2020 Ford Fusion battery specifications (High confidence) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | BCI group size | 96R | | Cold cranking amps | 590 CCA | | Battery type | FLOODED | | AGM required | No | | Location | Engine bay, driver side | Note: Same Group 96R form factor carried over from the first generation; factory-style Motorcraft replacement is BXT96R500. Some later/higher-trim vehicles with start-stop may specify AGM, verify against your original battery's label. Hybrid/Energi models use a separate 12V battery (see hybrid engine entry). ## 2.0L Hybrid / Energi (Atkinson I4 + eCVT) battery (Check your manual) | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | BCI group size | Separate 12V auxiliary battery | | Battery type | AGM | Note: 12V auxiliary battery only, the high-voltage traction battery (NiMH on Hybrid, larger Li-ion on Energi) is a separate component, typically under the trunk floor or rear seat. Exact 12V group size/CCA not independently confirmed. Check the battery's label before replacing. ## Which Ford Fusion model years does this cover? These battery specifications apply to every Ford Fusion built from 2013 through 2020, the CD4 (second generation), mid-size sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2013 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013) - [2014 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2014) - [2015 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2015) - [2016 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2016) - [2017 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2017) - [2018 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2018) - [2019 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2019) - [2020 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2020) ## What changed during the 2013-2020 Ford Fusion | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | All-new CD4-platform generation launches; MyFord Touch standard on upper trims; 1.6L EcoBoost and 2.0L EcoBoost debut alongside the base 2.5L; Hybrid and plug-in Energi added. | | 2014 | 1.5L EcoBoost replaces the 1.6L EcoBoost mid-cycle. | | 2015 | Standard rearview camera added across the lineup (gas, hybrid, and Energi plug-in); manual transmission dropped mid-year for the SE trim. | | 2016 | MyFord Touch continues for its final year ahead of 2017's Sync 3 switch; minor trim and feature shuffles only. | | 2017 | Mid-cycle facelift: new front/rear fascias, Sync 3 replaces MyFord Touch, revised twin-scroll 2.0L EcoBoost, and the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Sport (AWD-only) returns to the lineup. | | 2018 | Carryover year between the 2017 facelift and 2019's Ford Co-Pilot360 update; S/SE/SEL/Titanium/Sport lineup unchanged. | | 2019 | Ford Co-Pilot360 safety suite (automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot/rear-cross-traffic warning, automatic high beams, auto wipers) becomes standard; Platinum trim dropped, SEL added, Hybrid no longer offered in base S trim, Energi's EV range rises from 22 to 25 miles. | | 2020 | Final US model year, Sport trim and 2.7L V6 discontinued for 2020; Ford ends Fusion production for the US market after this year. | ## 2013-2020 Ford Fusion battery: common questions ### What size battery does a 2013-2020 Ford Fusion take? BCI group 96R, rated at 590 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 2013-2020 Ford Fusion need? At least 590 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 2013-2020 Ford Fusion 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 2013-2020 Ford Fusion? Engine bay, driver side. ### Does a 2013-2020 Ford Fusion need the battery registered after replacement? Same Group 96R form factor carried over from the first generation; factory-style Motorcraft replacement is BXT96R500. Some later/higher-trim vehicles with start-stop may specify AGM, verify against your original battery's label. Hybrid/Energi models use a separate 12V battery (see hybrid engine entry). ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Ford Fusion (Americas), second-generation engine table and recall summary](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Americas)) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2013-2018 Ford Fusion oil capacity & viscosity by engine code](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/ford/fusion/) - [Ford dealer service content, Fusion capacities & specifications (6F35 ATF, coolant, brake fluid)](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?variantid=2973) - [NHTSA recall 12V-551, 1.6L EcoBoost engine/cooling fire risk](https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/In-Gear/2012/1202/Ford-recalls-89-000-Escapes-Fusions-for-fire-risk) - [NHTSA recall 17V-209 / 17S09, 1.6L EcoBoost coolant level sensor](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V209-3326.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 19V-362 / 19S16, shift cable bushing](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCMN-19V362-9180.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 22V-413 / 22S43, shift cable bushing (expanded)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22V413-2380.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 19V-632 / 19S26, steering gear motor bolt corrosion](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCLRPT-19V632-3962.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 20V-177 / 20S15, door latch](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V177-3275.PDF) - [Edmunds, 2013 Ford Fusion Specs & Features (fuel tank, curb weight)](https://www.edmunds.com/ford/fusion/2013/features-specs/) - [Ford Fusion bolt pattern / lug torque guide](https://www.kipardoracing.com/ford-fusion-bolt-pattern-guide-2006-2020-wheel-sizes-offset-compatibility-fitment-specs/) ## Other Ford Fusion generations - [2012 Ford Fusion battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/battery) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/battery). ## More for the 2013-2020 Ford Fusion - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/oil) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.