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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
A new HCU is equipped with an ABS module. A new ABS module does not come equipped with an HCU .
NOTE:
The PMI process must begin with the current ABS module installed...
Removal
All vehicles
NOTE:
If installing a new PAM
, it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the
scan tool prior to removing the module. This information must be
downloaded into the new PAM after installation.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the PAM following the onscreen instructions...