Battery and Cables
Vehicles are equipped with a 12 volt maintenance-free battery.
The battery and cable system consists of the following components
- Battery
- Battery cable assembly
- Battery tray
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that lead-acid batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.
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Battery Disconnect
| WARNING | Batteries 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. |
| WARNING | To 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. |
Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS to determine location of the front air bag sensors.
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.
| WARNING | When 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. |
| WARNING | Keep 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. |
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the positive battery cable.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- Disconnect the battery cables. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY DISCONNECT»(ref-204629-S24769543812005111200000) .
- Remove the battery. Remove the nuts. Remove the hold-down. Remove the battery.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY»(ref-204629-S14964445592005111200000) .
- Remove the battery tray. Remove the four bolts. Disconnect the pin-type wire clips at the front and the side of the battery tray. Remove the battery tray.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY TRAY»(ref-204629-S37448647722005111200000) .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
- Remove the fuse junction box cover.
- Remove the cables. Remove the nuts and the cable. Release the lock clip and pull down on the connector.
- Remove the bolt from the inner fender.
- Remove the bolt holding the ground cable to the transaxle.
- Disconnect the harness clip.
- Disconnect the harness clip at the back of the engine.
- Remove the cable clip from under the battery support.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the cable ends from the starter solenoid. Remove the upper nut. Remove the lower nut.
- Remove the nut and the cable end from the generator B+ connector.
- Remove the battery cable harness assembly.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY TRAY»(ref-204629-S37448647722005111200000) .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
- Remove the fuse junction box cover.
- Remove the cables. Remove the nuts and cable. Release the lock clip and pull down on the connector.
- Remove the bolt from the inner fender bolt.
- Remove the battery ground cable bolt and the cable from the top of the transaxle.
- Disconnect the harness clip retainer.
- Remove the cable ends from starter solenoid. Remove the upper nut. Remove the lower nut.
- Remove the cable harness from the vehicle.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.