08-01-2007, 06:31 AM
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Real Name: Rick
Hybrids: Mercury Mariner
Posts: 89
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Re: 2006 HiHy Traction Battery Failed
One bad cell and the whole battery pack needs to be replaced!?
They really need to make the batteries more modular, so that when a cell goes bad, a mechanic (or electrician) can replace it.
A lot of people are really scared that the battery pack will fail out of warranty in these cars. I don’t blame them.
Although I will not own my Mercury Mariner more than 100,000 miles, it would scare me out of buying it used and having a $????? Dollar battery pack fail.
Also, why no aftermarket startup company making refurbished battery packs?  Seems that the Insight people are going to own their cars forever 
Just my 2 cents!
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