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
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and apply the parking brake.
Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation)...
Driveshaft runout
1.0 mm (0.040 in)
Driveshaft to PTU joint angle @ curb ride height
5.259 degrees
Driveshaft center bearing "1" joint angle @ curb ride height (Center bearing closest to the PTU)
4...