Ford Escape: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Removal and Installation - Battery

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Disconnect the battery.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3

1. Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1), Removal and Installation).
   

2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4

1. Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1), Removal and Installation).
   

1.5L EcoBlue (88kW/120PS) (ZT)/1.5L EcoBlue (90kW/120PS) (BE)

2.0L EcoBlue (140kW/190PS) (YM)/2.0L EcoBlue (177kW/240PS) (YL)

1. Remove the nuts and the battery hold-down bracket.
   Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. Remove the battery.
   

Hybrid Vehicles with a Spare Tire

1. Disconnect the battery.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

1. 1. Detach the vent hose from the battery.
      
   2. Remove the bolt and the battery hold-down bracket.
      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. Remove the battery.
   

Hybrid Vehicles without a Spare Tire

1. Disconnect the battery.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

1. 1. Detach the vent hose from the battery.
      
   2. Remove the nuts and the battery hold-down bracket.
      Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

1. Remove the battery.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. If installing a new battery, use the scan tool to carry out the Battery Monitoring System (BMS) reset after the battery is connected.