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Battery, Mounting and Cables Ford Crown Victoria II

Charging System 10 illustrations ~326 words

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
ManufacturerMotorcraft
Voltage12 volt
Amps at -17.7°C (0 °F) cold crank650
Minutes-reserve capacity130
Amps/hrs.-20 hour rate72
LocationRH front of engine compartment

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Battery cable terminal bolts7
Battery hold-down clamp bolt12
Battery tray screws12

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Battery and Cables

Vehicles are equipped with a 12 volt maintenance-free battery.

The battery and cable system consists of the following components

  1. battery
  2. battery cable assembly
  3. battery tray

Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that lead-acid batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.

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Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Battery
Scheme 5: Battery

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Scheme 6: Inspection and Verification
Scheme 6: Inspection and Verification
  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
  3. If an obvious cause for a concern is found, correct the cause before proceeding to the next step.
  4. If the fault is not visually evident, proceed to the pinpoint test.

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Scheme 7: PINPOINT TEST A: BATTERY CONDITION TEST
Scheme 7: PINPOINT TEST A: BATTERY CONDITION TEST

Battery Disconnect

WARNINGBatteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide ventilation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNINGTo avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or installing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before repairing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches. Failure to follow these procedures may result in personal injury. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped). Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNINGWhen lifting a battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to spew through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNINGKeep out of the reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Also, shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of the acid solution. In case of acid contact with the skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn its strategy. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation

WARNINGBatteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When charging or working near a battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide ventilation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNINGKeep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Also, shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of the acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

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  1. Loosen the bolt and disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Loosen the bolt and disconnect the positive battery cable.
  3. Loosen the bolt and remove the battery hold-down clamp.
  4. WARNING: When lifting a battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to leak out through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury, damage to the vehicle or the battery. Remove the battery.
  5. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 11: Removal and Installation
Scheme 11: Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY»(/ford/crown-victoria/ii-1997-2011/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
  2. Remove the battery tray screw.
  3. Loosen the screws and position the battery junction box aside.
  4. Remove the screws and the battery tray.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

See also:
• BATTERY

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