Ford wouldn't replace the first one? I would not pay a difference, installation, and I would get that money back.
Walmart must be effortless if you're under warranty. I've only taken in a batteries there that were past full replacement, and still exchanged them for free. 3 times, all Maxx replacements. I was never the original buyer. I also got one of the old mid level batteries (which they discontinued) replaced and it too was well out of warranty. Since they had no more mid level battery I convinced the manager to upgrade me to a Maxx. After getting that accomplished they apparently had none in stock. I had him call another store and explain our deal so they would honor it. The manager at the other store got angry and told me that she didn't understand how I did it but that she knew I did not deserve a new battery. I told her that it was a complicated situation and she should call the other store manager after I left.
Walmart must be effortless if you're under warranty. I've only taken in a batteries there that were past full replacement, and still exchanged them for free. 3 times, all Maxx replacements. I was never the original buyer. I also got one of the old mid level batteries (which they discontinued) replaced and it too was well out of warranty. Since they had no more mid level battery I convinced the manager to upgrade me to a Maxx. After getting that accomplished they apparently had none in stock. I had him call another store and explain our deal so they would honor it. The manager at the other store got angry and told me that she didn't understand how I did it but that she knew I did not deserve a new battery. I told her that it was a complicated situation and she should call the other store manager after I left.