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.
Diagnosis and Testing - Battery
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:
Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: General Procedures - Vent Patch
Repair WARNING: To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately 450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and modules...
Ford Escape 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Evasive Steering Assist
(If Equipped) What Is Evasive Steering Assist If your vehicle is rapidly approaching a road user, evasive steering assist helps you steer around the road user. After you turn the steering wheel in an attempt to avoid a crash with the road user, the system applies additional steering torque to help you steer around the road user...
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Sitting in the Correct Position
When you use them properly, the seat, head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will provide optimum protection in the event of a crash.
