Ford Escape: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Diagnosis and Testing - Battery
General Equipment
Diagnostic Battery Charger |
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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.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Symptom |
Action |
Start/Run/Move >
Starting >
Slow Crank/Battery >
Always |
GO to Pinpoint Test A |
Symptom Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Symptom Chart: Battery
Condition
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Action
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Battery is not fully charged
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GO to Pinpoint Test A
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Pinpoint Test
PINPOINT TEST A: BATTERY CONDITION TEST
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
Battery condition is determined by measuring
battery terminal voltage after a specific discharge current is applied
for a specified time period.
Possible Sources
- Battery
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
Visual Inspection and Pre-checks
- Inspect wiring, terminals and connectors.
- Inspect the battery.
- Inspect the battery mounting.
- Inspect high current BJB connections.
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A1 TEST THE BATTERY CONDITION |
NOTE:
Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings.
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Using the Diagnostic Battery Charger and the battery
cables removed from the battery, verify the battery condition.
Is the battery OK?
Yes |
RETURN the battery to service.
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No |
If the analyzer reads REPLACE BATTERY or REPLACE-BAD CELL, INSTALL a new battery. REFER to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
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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...
Charging
NOTE:
Batteries will discharge due to normal parasitic key
off-loads when the vehicle is on a dealer lot or parked by the customer
for an extended period of time...
Other information:
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...
Overview
The PATS
deters the vehicle from theft by preventing the vehicle from starting
unless a valid programmed passive key is detected inside the vehicle
when the START/STOP button is pressed.
PATS does not disable a vehicle that is already running...