Battery, Mounting and Cables Ford Explorer Sport Trac II

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Battery and Cables

Vehicles are equipped with a 12V, 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.

Scheme 1

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Micro 490 Digital Battery Analyzer 162-00004 or equivalent

Battery Eye Operation

The purpose of the battery eye is to indicate the state of charge of the battery in the assembly plant and while on the dealership lot. The battery eye can also indicate the state-of-charge when the vehicle is delivered to the dealership and during the pre-delivery inspection process. The battery eye is made up of a viewing plate, 2 balls and a small passage. The balls indicate the specific gravity of the electrolyte by floating higher or lower in the passageway. It is important to note that the battery eye checks the specific gravity on only a single battery cell.

The color of the battery eye indicates the approximate state of charge.

1. Red usually indicates the battery state-of-charge is at 40% or less.
2. Yellow indicates the battery state-of-charge is between 40% and 57%.
3. Green indicates the battery state-of-charge is above 57%.
4. No color/black can occur after the battery has been in service for several years and some of the plate material has coated the balls.
5. A clear battery eye can occur if the battery case becomes damaged and the electrolyte has fallen below the plates.

Note. The battery eye may remain red for a period of time (up to several days), even after the battery is fully charged, because the acid is not yet fully mixed.

Do not install a new battery based solely on the indication of the battery eye. The battery eye color simply indicates the battery state-of-charge, not its condition. For example, a red or yellow battery eye usually indicates the battery is discharged, not defective. If the battery eye indicates the battery may be discharged, it is necessary to recharge the battery before testing its condition.

Charging a Battery

Batteries discharge while the vehicle is on the dealer lot or parked by the customer for an extended period of time due to normal parasitic key-off loads. Also, vehicles still in dealer inventory or in long-term storage may be driven short distances with heavy electrical loads. Over a period of time (30 days or more), this could result in vehicles having shallow or deeply discharged batteries.

1. Deeply discharged - A battery that is drained over a prolonged period of time, such as an unsold vehicle or a vehicle in storage, to the point the battery is dead.
2. Shallow discharge - A battery that is drained by leaving an accessory on for several hours or a few days and has a very low charge.

The vehicle's charging system is designed to supply the electrical power needed to maintain the battery near full charge during normal vehicle use. The charging system is not capable of bringing a deeply discharged battery back near full charge in a short amount of time such as allowing the vehicle to idle for 15 minutes to "recharge the battery." Discharged batteries should be charged using an external charger.

Note. Battery chargers have improved greatly with the addition of the new generation pulse chargers. These chargers pulse current into the battery, breaking down the sulfation layer on the battery plates and generally reduce charging times to less than an hour.

Note. Cold batteries will not readily accept a charge. Therefore, batteries should be allowed to warm to approximately 5°C (41°F) before charging. This may require 4 to 8 hours at room temperature.

The following chart summarizes 2 recommended methods of charging.

Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage. VISUAL INSPECTION CHART Mechanical Electrical Battery Battery mounting Battery cables Battery posts
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the fault is not visually evident, go to «Pinpoint Test A»(/ford/explorer-sport-trac/ii-2006-2010/remont/body-electrical/#battery-mounting-and-cables__pinpoint-test-a-battery-condition-test) .

Normal Operation

Battery condition is determined by measuring battery terminal voltage after a specific discharge current is applied for a specified time period.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following

1. Battery charge
2. Battery

PINPOINT TEST A: BATTERY CONDITION TEST

1. A1 TEST THE BATTERY CONDITION NOTE: No battery with a red test-eye should be replaced. The red eye only means the battery is discharged, not necessarily defective. NOTE: Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings. Verify the battery condition using the battery analyzer. Is the battery OK? YES : If the meter reads GOOD BATTERY, RETURN the battery to service. If the meter reads GOOD-RECHARGE, CHARGE the battery and RETURN it to service. If the meter reads CHARGE & RETEST, fully CHARGE and RETEST the battery. NO : If the meter reads REPLACE BATTERY, INSTALL a new battery. If the meter reads BAD CELL-REPLACE, INSTALL a new battery.

Battery Disconnect

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. To connect, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
2. Disconnect the positive battery cable. To connect, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
3. To connect, reverse the disconnect procedure.

Scheme 2

1. For additional information, refer to the procedures in this article.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «Battery Disconnect»(/ford/explorer-sport-trac/ii-2006-2010/remont/body-electrical/#battery-mounting-and-cables__battery-disconnect) .
2. Remove the battery hold down clamp and bolt. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
3. Remove the battery.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

1. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to «Battery»(/ford/explorer-sport-trac/ii-2006-2010/remont/body-electrical/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
2. Remove the 4 battery tray bolts. To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
3. Remove the battery tray. Release the battery cable harness locators.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 3

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(/ford/explorer-sport-trac/ii-2006-2010/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-and-lifting) article.
2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «Battery Disconnect»(/ford/explorer-sport-trac/ii-2006-2010/remont/body-electrical/#battery-mounting-and-cables__battery-disconnect) .
3. Remove the starter solenoid terminals protective cap.
4. Remove the starter solenoid wire cable terminal nut. To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
5. Remove the starter solenoid positive cable terminal nut. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
6. Disconnect the starter solenoid wire cable terminal.
7. Disconnect the starter solenoid positive cable terminal.
8. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor ground cable terminal. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
9. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector.
10. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
11. Disconnect the oil pressure sending unit electrical connector.
12. Remove the nut and position the battery cable engine front cover bracket aside. To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
13. Remove the nut and position the battery cable frame bracket aside. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
14. Release the battery cable harness locators from the front of the engine.
15. Disconnect the 2 generator electrical connectors.
16. Position the protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
17. Release the battery cable harness locator from the generator harness guide.
18. Open the BJB cover and remove the 2 BJB nuts. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
19. Disconnect the BJB terminal.
20. Remove the nut and position the battery cable body ground terminal aside. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
21. Remove the 2 battery cable harness locators from the battery tray.
22. Disconnect the battery cable harness electrical connector.
23. Remove the battery cables.
24. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 5

1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «Battery Disconnect»(/ford/explorer-sport-trac/ii-2006-2010/remont/body-electrical/#battery-mounting-and-cables__battery-disconnect) .
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(/ford/explorer-sport-trac/ii-2006-2010/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-and-lifting) article.
3. Remove the nut and position the battery cable body ground terminal aside. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
4. Disconnect the battery cable electrical connector.
5. Remove the 2 battery cable locators from the battery tray.
6. Remove the battery junction box (BJB) terminal nuts. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
7. Position the generator harness terminal aside.
8. Position the BJB terminal aside.
9. Remove the 2 nuts and position the battery cable bracket aside. To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
10. Remove the nut and position the power steering (P/S) line bracket aside. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
11. Remove the nut and position the battery cable engine front cover bracket aside. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
12. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
13. Remove the A/C compressor electrical connector harness locator.
14. Remove the bolt and position the battery cable right engine mount bracket aside. To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
15. Remove the starter solenoid terminals protective cap.
16. Remove the nut and position the starter solenoid positive cable terminal aside. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
17. Remove the nut and position the starter solenoid wire cable terminal aside. To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
18. Remove the nut and position the battery cable engine ground terminal aside. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
19. Remove the battery cable.
20. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

See also:
• SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
• JACKING AND LIFTING
• Pinpoint Test A
• Battery Disconnect
• Battery