2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 72,000 miles. Hybrid battery warranty expires in May 2020 and estimated cost to replace is $4,000-$5,000. Basically, car is almost worthless if battery dies. I did not save enough in gas over the years (40 MPG) with only 72,000 miles on it. When I purchased the car I thought the price of gas would be $5/gal, obviously that has not happened. Question is, will the battery last another 3 + years or go soon after warranty. There seems to be no data on the Ford hybrid batteries as to life expectancy, Prius seems to be around 150,000 miles ( no age range though) so no info if age of battery has a bearing on making it. Can I go 15 years and 150,000 miles or maybe just 10 and 100,000. So, given the cost of replacement would you keep the car or trade it before the warranty expires? Runs great, love the 600+ mileage range with a full tank, no complaints about the vehicle but the cost of replacing that battery is a killer. Normally I would run the car (if just the gas engine) until it dies, certainly longer than 8 years.
So, take the risk that it will go at least another 3 years or dump it before warranty up?????
So, take the risk that it will go at least another 3 years or dump it before warranty up?????