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.
Scheme 8
Battery Disconnect
| WARNING | Batteries normally produce explosive gases. 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 adequate 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 air bag or side air curtain supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before repairing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front air bag or side air curtain sensors, such as the doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least 1 minute. Be sure to disconnect the 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 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 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. |
| CAUTION | If equipped with the CD6 audio unit, precautions must be taken when the battery has been disconnected. When reconnecting the battery, make sure no interruption of power occurs for 30 seconds. If power is interrupted during the first 30 seconds, permanent damage to the CD6 audio unit will result. |
Note. When the battery (or powertrain control module [PCM]) is disconnected and connected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The charging system setpoint may also vary. The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn its strategy.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. For Escape, Mariner, to connect, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in). For Escape Hybrid, to connect, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Disconnect the positive battery cable. For Escape, Mariner, to connect, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in). For Escape Hybrid, to connect, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- To connect, reverse the disconnect procedure.
Scheme 9
Scheme 9: Battery and Battery Tray - Exploded View
- For additional information, refer to the «PROCEDURES»(ref-232248-S04058292252006051600000) .
