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:
Active Park Assist – Information Messages
Active Park Assist – Frequently Asked Questions
Why does active park assist not operate correctly?
The system is unable to detect a
vehicle, curb or object to park next to
or in between. The system needs
boundary objects to operate correctly...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Acid NeutralizerZC-1-A
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Motorcraft® Alkaline NeutralizerZC-2-A
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Repair
NOTE:
Refinishing - Environmental Damage
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General
Information...