Ford Fusion: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Battery and Cables - System Operation and Component Description. Description and Operation
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.
Ford
Motor Company strongly recommends that all faulty lead-acid batteries
be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.
General Equipment
Diagnostic Battery Charger
Use Ford approved battery test equipment.
Midtronics MDX-650 or P-300/P-600/490/1050
Midtronics GRX-3590 or 3000
Midtronics EXP-890
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or
damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a
painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Replacement bulbs are specified in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for
North America to make sure they have the
proper lamp performance, light brightness,
light pattern, and safe visibility. The correct
bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and
will provide quality bulb illumination time...