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:
Post-Crash Alert System
The system flashes the direction indicators
and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the
event of a serious impact that deploys an
airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.
The horn and indicators turn off when:
You press the hazard control button...
Removal
WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is
complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment...