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
204-069
(T81P-1104-C)
Remover/Installer, Front Wheel Hub
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
307-557Installer, Ball BearingTKIT-2005U-FLMTKIT-2005U-LMTKIT-2006U-FLM/LMTKIT-2006UF/FM
308-968Installer, Input Shaft Seal
308-971Remover, Input Sleeve
308-972Installer, Input Sleeve
308-973Remover, PTU Input Sleeve
Hyd..
Removal
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of
any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly
flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell
phones, pagers or audio equipme..