Ford Escape: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Description and Operation - Battery and Cables - System Operation and Component Description
System Operation
Component Description
Battery and Cables
Vehicles
are equipped with a 12-volt, maintenance-free battery. The battery is a
12V DC source connected in a negative ground system and is a voltage
stabilizer for the 12V electrical system.
A
battery monitoring sensor is attached to the negative battery cable and
is serviced as an assembly and if equipped, a generator current sensor
is attached to the generator B+ wire near the generator, refer to
Component Description in section 414-00.
Ford
Motor Company strongly recommends that all faulty lead-acid batteries
be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.
General Equipment
Diagnostic Battery Charger
Use Ford approved battery test equipment listed in the Ford Warranty and Policy Manual.
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Other information:
Power Transfer Unit
The
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is a gearbox that attaches to the
transmission. The PTU directs power from the transmission differential
case through a dog clutch to a hypoid ring gear. A hypoid pinion gear is
meshed to the ring gear and splined to the output flange...
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the front wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
Remove the push pins and position aside the front wheel arch liner...