Ford Fusion: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Battery and Cables - Overview. Description and Operation
Overview
The battery and cable system consists of the following components:
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Battery
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Battery tray
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High current BJB
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Positive battery cable, including a generator current sensor
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Negative battery cable including:
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Battery monitoring sensor (if equipped)
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Battery current sensor (if equipped)
General Specifications
Vehicles with Auto-Start-Stop System
Item
Specification
Voltage
12 V
Battery amps rating
70 Ah
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) measured at -18 C (-0...
System Operation
The battery is a 12V DC source connected in a negative ground system and is a voltage stabilizer for the 12V electrical system.
Component Description
Battery
Vehicles are equipped with a 12-volt, maintenance-free battery...
Other information:
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern.
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Damaged or contaminated accessory drive belt
Damaged or contaminated pulley(s)
Incorrect accessory drive belt
Incorrect fitment of the accessory drive belt
Generator
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Punch
Copper Hammer
Removal
NOTE:
The max articulation of any CV is 10 degrees. The max articulation of any U-joint is 12 degrees. If the CV or any U-joint of the driveshaft is articulated further then the max allowable degrees damage may occur.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation de..