Ford Escape: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Description and Operation - Battery and Cables - Overview
Overview
The battery and cable system consists of the following components:
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Battery
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Battery tray
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Generator current sensor, if equipped
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Negative battery cable, including a battery monitoring sensor
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Positive battery cable
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...
Other information:
WARNING:
Service of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquefied Petroleum
Gas (LPG) vehicle systems is restricted to qualified personnel and
authorized workshops. The required qualifications vary by region. Always
observe local laws and legislative directives regarding CNG or LPG
vehicle service...
The
differential allows the halfshafts and wheels to rotate at different
speeds during cornering. The differential assembly consists of the
following components:
Differential carrier
Two pinion gears
Two side gears
When
driving in a straight line, both front wheels rotate at relatively the
same speed...