Book Ford battery service at our Lake Wales shop. Same technicians, same bays, every time you come in.
323 North Scenic Highway, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Heat is harder on a battery than cold is. Cold weather gets the blame because that is when a weak battery finally refuses to start the car, but the damage usually happened months earlier, in July. Under the hood in Central Florida a battery spends most of the year at temperatures that speed up the chemistry inside it, evaporate fluid out of the cells, and build sulfate on the plates. Sulfate is the chalky layer that keeps a battery from accepting and holding a full charge. So a battery down here can look fine on a mild morning and still be well past its useful life.
Testing tells us more than age does. We load test the battery and watch what the voltage actually does under demand, check state of charge, and see how it behaves with the engine running and after the car has been sitting. Then we pull the terminals, clean the posts and clamps, and look at the white or green crust that quietly adds resistance to every circuit the battery feeds. A loose or corroded connection can act exactly like a dead battery, and it costs nothing to rule out.
Here is the part that saves people money. A battery that keeps dying is often not the problem. If the charging system is not putting voltage back in, a brand new battery will die the same way in a few weeks. If something in the car is drawing current after you shut it off, same result. So before we sell you a battery, we check charging output and look for a drain. Sometimes the answer really is a battery. Sometimes it is a charging or wiring issue, and a new battery would only have reset the clock on the same complaint. Either way you get the test numbers and the inspection photos on your phone, so you can see what we saw.
1 Ford battery service job at our Lake Wales shop in the last 12 months.
Vehicle
What we found
1998 Ford Ranger
Battery Service · Aug 2026
After the service, the vehicle started reliably, and the oil change was completed successfully.
14 Ford jobs at our Lake Wales shop in the last 12 months.
Vehicle
What we found
2012 Ford F-150
Check Engine Light · Nov 2026
At our Lake Wales shop, the technician tested the vehicle, and the notes say it may require further testing.
I am absolutely a fan of Johnny's Automotive! I brought them a 2011 Ford F-150 that was just riddled with electrical problems under the hood, causing engine failure. They were honest and upfront about the situation, kept me informed all the way through, and when they were done I ended up with a very reliable and good-running truck! I believe no one else would've had the patience and knowledge to get it done. Thank you Johnny's! I would definitely recommend to anyone in Polk County and beyond to choose this place for car/truck repairs...no question about it!
michael kolodziejski
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Great shop & great team, from service writers to the mechanics. Although I live in Winter Haven, I chose this location because they are specifically equipped to handle my F350 dually. Since then I have been bringing my other vehicle (an older ford ranger) to Mike & his team when I need repairs. Recently my timing chains began to rattle on my ford ranger so I contacted Mike & Rebecca to see if they would be able to get the job done for me. They gave me a quote, got my truck in & repaired within 1 full work day. They provided photos of each step of the repairs they did (at my request) & emailed gladly them to me. Rebecca drove me home when I dropped my truck off, & they updated me on their progress by text while they were doing the repairs. They also notified me by text as soon as my truck was done & ready to go. Mike & his team do an excellent job & strive very diligently to take care of customers with pride, courtesy, & outstanding professionalism that other shops don’t provide these days.
Eric Ulmer
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Shawn and Sahra recently helped me with some repairs on my 2008 mustang. Felt like I was pulling out in a 2023. Car felt smoother than ever!
dawson turner
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Was having major problems with my fuel system on my 04 Super duty. Took it in to Johnny’s. They diagnosed the issue and repairs needed in just a few hours. Completed the repairs and it’s running like new. They were all very knowledgeable professionals and have definitely gained a new customer with my wife and I. I highly recommend this business.
Scott Sullivan
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Recently took my F150 to Johnny's in Lake Wales to have a tune up and an oil change. And I got to say the facilities were amazing, nice and Clean the front desk was super helpful and communicative. I received updates on the work progress and when I picked it up I was pleasantly surprised by the price. The truck runs great I highly recommend this shop.
Manny Quiros
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