Question:

want to replace battery in 2000 explorer. battery dimensions of new battery (have not yet purchased) are 7 1/2H x 7 1/2W x 12L (inches).  it is size 65 which i believe explorer uses. the battery in the car is the same except the height seems to be a little less that 7 inches.  it is the original battery (Motorcraft) and has a cover on it. my question is will the new battery fit with the height being about 1/2" higher.  i guess the question is will battery cables extend up another 1/2" to connect to new battery. thanks 2000 explorer limited 5.0 v8 47K most power options — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

Response:

If you are buying the correct battery for the car, it will fit no problem…. if, however, you are attempting to save a few bucks on one of those "fitz-all" batteries, I can’t begin to guess. Jim Warman

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> want to replace battery in 2000 explorer. > battery dimensions of new battery (have not yet purchased) are 7 1/2H x 7 > 1/2W x 12L (inches).  it is size 65 which i believe explorer uses. > the battery in the car is the same except the height seems to be a little > less that 7 inches.  it is the original battery (Motorcraft) and has a cover > on it. > my question is will the new battery fit with the height being about 1/2" > higher.  i guess the question is will battery cables extend up another 1/2" > to connect to new battery. > thanks > 2000 explorer limited > 5.0 v8 > 47K > most power options > — > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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