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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-029Drawbar
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
307-541Installer, Transfer Gear BearingTKIT-2005D1-F
307-591Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear BearingTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
307-672Installer, Input Guide and SealTKIT-2010D-FLMTKIT-2010D-ROW
307-680Table, Assembly (DPS6)TKIT-2010D-FLMTKIT-2010D-ROW
307-741..
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
When changing the air filter element, use
only parts that meet or exceed our
specifications.
For EcoBoost equipped vehicles: When
servicing the air cleaner, it is important that
no foreign material enter the air in..