I just bought a Diehard at Firestone for my 2018 F-150. Never in my life have I had a battery go bad on a 3yo vehicle. I believe the on/off start has everything to do with it! And batteries, like everything else, have become expensive!

Most automotive batteries made in America are manufactured by one of two companies: Johnson Controls, Inc. or Exide Technologies. The dominant replacement market brand names, Interstate and DieHard, are both Johnson Controls products, as is the Optima brand. Exide Technologies markets batteries under the Exide, and NASCAR Select brand names, and has manufactured the Champion brand, as well. However, Champion batteries are now manufactured by Johnson Controls. The other large domestic battery manufacturer, Delphi Corporation, sold its automotive battery business to Johnson Controls in 2005.

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Though a particular battery’s manufacturer can be identified though a manufacturer’s code number stamped into the battery’s case, here’s a short list of what’s made by whom:


Brand Manufacturer
ACDelco Johnson Controls
Advance Auto Johnson Controls
AutoCraft Johnson Controls
Autolite Exide
AutoZone Johnson Controls
Bosch Johnson Controls
Champion Johnson Controls
Costco Johnson Controls
Delco Johnson Controls
Delco-Remy Exide
DieHard Johnson Controls
Duralast Johnson Controls
Duralast Johnson Controls
Equalizer Johnson Controls
EverStart (Wal-Mart) Exide or Johnson Controls, depending on model
Firestone Johnson Controls
Interstate Johnson Controls
Marathon Exide
Motorcraft Johnson Controls
NAPA Exide
Optima Johnson Controls
Orbital Exide
Pep Boys Johnson Controls
Sears Exide or Johnson Controls, depending on model

Wal-Mart Exide or Johnson Controls, depending on model

I’ve always had good luck with Motorcraft batteries in my Fords.

I’ve always had good luck with Motorcraft batteries in my Fords.

A few years ago I put a Duralast battery from Autozone in my tractor and it was good battery with a 3 or 4 yr warranty. I also had good luck with Walmart Everstart Maxx.

There's a growing Hate Club for those in some of the Super Duty forums.

Leaking and off-gassing. I replaced mine within a year. After the OEMs croak, I always replace with Odyssey.

Best OEM I ever had was the Panasonic that came in our 4Runner.

Johnson Controls