Ford Escape Manuals

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. Detach the vent hose from the battery.
    1. 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. Detach the vent hose from the battery.
    1. 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.

    General Procedures - Battery Drain Check

    Check NOTE: No factory-equipped vehicle should have more than a 25 mA (0.025 amp) – 50 mA (0.050) draw depending on the vehicle's accessories. Check for current drains on the battery in excess of 25 mA (0...

    Removal and Installation - Battery Cables - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1)

    Removal NOTE: This procedure provides information about routing, retaining points and connectors of the cable. It does not include the steps for removing components to gain access to the cable...

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    Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: General Procedures - Air Conditioning (A/C) System Flushing


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    Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear LubricantXY-75W85-QL WSS-M2C942-A  Draining With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...

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