Ford Escape: Crash and Breakdown Information / High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
In the event of damage or fire involving an
electric vehicle or hybrid-electric vehicle:
- Assume the high-voltage battery and
associated components are energized
and fully charged.
- Exposed electrical components, wires
and high-voltage batteries present
potential high-voltage shock hazards.
- Venting high-voltage battery vapors
are potentially toxic and flammable.
- Physical damage to the vehicle or
high-voltage battery could result in
immediate or delayed release of toxic,
flammable gases and fire.
Vehicle information and general safety
practices include reviewing the owner's
manual and becoming familiar with your
vehicle's safety information and
recommended safety practices.
Crashes
A crash or impact significant enough to
require an emergency response for
conventional vehicles would also require
the same response for an electric or
hybrid-electric vehicle.
If Possible:
- Move your vehicle to a safe, nearby
location and remain on the scene.
- Roll down the windows before you
switch your vehicle off.
- Place your vehicle in park (P), set the
parking brake, switch off the vehicle,
activate the hazard flashers and move
your key(s) at least 16 ft (5 m) away
from the vehicle.
Always:
- Call emergency assistance if needed
and advise that an electric or
hybrid-electric vehicle is involved.
- Avoid contact with leaking fluids and
gases, and remain out of the way of
oncoming traffic until emergency
responders arrive.
- When emergency responders arrive,
tell them that the vehicle involved is an
electric vehicle or hybrid-electric
vehicle.
Fires
As with any vehicle, call emergency
assistance immediately if you see sparks,
smoke or flames coming from the vehicle.
Remain a safe distance from the vehicle
and try to stay clear of the smoke.
- Exit the vehicle immediately.
- Advise emergency assistance that an
electric or hybrid-electric vehicle is
involved.
- As with any vehicle fire, do not inhale
smoke, vapors or gas from the vehicle,
as they may be hazardous.
Post-Incident
- Do not store a severely damaged
vehicle with a lithium-ion battery inside
a structure or within 49 ft (15 m) of any
structure or vehicle.
- Make sure that passenger and luggage
compartments remain ventilated.
- Call emergency assistance if you
observe leaking fluids, sparks, smoke
or flames, or hear gurgling or bubbling
from the high-voltage battery.
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program...
The hazard flashers operate when the
ignition is in any position, or if the key is not
in the ignition. The battery loses charge
and may have insufficient power to restart
your vehicle if your vehicle is in use or if the
key is not in the ignition...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wooden Block
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Failure to follow the instructions below may result in damage to the TPMS .
NOTICE:
The TPMS
sensor is mounted to the valve stem. Removal of the valve stem
requires dismounting the tire from the wheel and removal of the TPMS sensor...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
418-537Drill Bushing, Powertrain Control Module
Ford Diagnostic Equipment
6 mm Drill Bit
Removal
All vehicles
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component...