--- title: "Ford Fusion Battery: Group 96R, 590 CCA" description: "How the Ford Fusion battery specification changed from 2012 to 2020, compared generation by generation. The 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/battery" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # Ford Fusion Battery Size (BCI Group and CCA) The specification is consistent across every generation we hold data for. ## Has the Ford Fusion battery specification changed by year? | Model years | Group size | CCA | Type | Location | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2013-2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/battery) | Group 96R | 590 CCA | FLOODED | Engine bay, driver side | | [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/battery) | Group 96R | 590 CCA | FLOODED | Engine bay, driver side | ## Full specifications by generation The battery on a Ford Fusion is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2013-2020 Ford Fusion Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/battery) - [2012 Ford Fusion Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/battery) ## Ford Fusion battery: common questions ### What size battery does a 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 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 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 Ford Fusion? Engine bay, driver side. ### Does a 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/) ## Find your exact Fusion - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012) More Ford Fusion guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/oil) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.