Maintenance -> Changing the 12V Battery for Your Ford Ecosport SUV 2020

Maintenance  
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY  
WARNING: This vehicle may have  
more than one battery. Removing the  
battery cables from only one battery  
does not disconnect your vehicle  
electrical system. Make sure you  
disconnect the battery cables from all  
batteries when disconnecting power.  
Failure to do so may cause serious  
personal injury or property damage.  
WARNING: Batteries normally  
produce explosive gases which can  
cause personal injury. Therefore, do not  
allow flames, sparks or lighted  
substances to come near the battery.  
When working near the battery, always  
shield your face and protect your eyes.  
Always provide correct ventilation.  
WARNING: For vehicles with  
Auto-Start-Stop the battery requirement  
is different. You must replace the battery  
with one of exactly the same  
specification.  
WARNING: When lifting a  
plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure  
on the end walls could cause acid to flow  
through the vent caps, resulting in  
personal injury and damage to the  
vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a  
battery carrier or with your hands on  
opposite corners.  
The battery is located in the engine  
compartment. See Under Hood  
Overview (page 213).  
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free  
battery. It does not require additional  
water during service.  
If your vehicle battery has a cover, make  
sure you correctly install it after cleaning  
or replacing the battery.  
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the  
top of the battery clean and dry and the  
battery cables tightly fastened to the  
battery terminals. If any corrosion is  
present on the battery or terminals, remove  
the cables from the terminals and clean  
with a wire brush. You can neutralize the  
acid with a solution of baking soda and  
water.  
We recommend that you disconnect the  
negative battery cable terminal from the  
battery if you plan to store your vehicle for  
an extended period.  
WARNING: Keep batteries out of  
reach of children. Batteries contain  
sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin,  
eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when  
working near the battery to protect  
against possible splashing of acid  
solution. In case of acid contact with skin  
or eyes, flush immediately with water for  
a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt  
medical attention. If acid is swallowed,  
call a physician immediately.  
WARNING: Battery posts,  
terminals and related accessories  
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash  
hands after handling.  
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Maintenance  
To maintain correct operation of the  
4. Disconnect the negative (-) battery  
cable terminal first.  
battery management system, if you add  
any electrical devices to your vehicle, do  
not connect the ground connection directly  
to the negative battery terminal. A  
connection at the negative battery terminal  
can cause inaccurate measurements of  
the battery condition and potential  
incorrect system operation.  
5. Disconnect the positive (+) battery  
cable terminal last.  
6. Remove the battery securing clamp.  
7. Remove the battery.  
8. Install in the reverse order.  
Note: Before reconnecting the battery,  
Note: Electrical accessories or components  
added to your vehicle by you or an  
authorized dealer, may adversely affect  
battery performance, durability and the  
performance of other electrical systems on  
your vehicle.  
If a replacement battery is required, we  
recommend you use a Ford replacement  
battery that matches the electrical  
requirements of your vehicle.  
If you disconnect or replace the battery  
and your vehicle has an automatic  
transmission, transmission must relearn  
its adaptive strategy. Because of this, the  
transmission may shift firmly when first  
driven. This is normal operation while the  
transmission fully updates its operation to  
optimum shift feel.  
make sure the ignition remains switched off.  
Note: If you only disconnect the negative  
battery cable terminal, make sure it is  
isolated or placed away from the battery  
terminal to avoid un-intended connection  
or arcing.  
Note: Make sure the battery cable terminals  
are fully tightened.  
Note: If you disconnect or replace the  
battery, you must reset the clock and the  
pre-set radio stations once the battery is  
reconnected.  
Battery Disposal  
Make sure that you dispose of  
old batteries in an  
environmentally friendly way.  
Seek advice from your local authority  
about recycling old batteries.  
Remove and Reinstall the Battery  
To disconnect or remove the battery, do  
the following:  
1. Apply the parking brake and switch the  
ignition off.  
CHECKING THE WIPER  
BLADES  
2. Switch all electrical equipment off, for  
example lights and radio.  
3. Wait a minimum of two minutes before  
disconnecting the battery.  
Note: The engine management system has  
a power hold function and remains powered  
for a period after you switch the ignition off.  
This is to allow diagnostic and adaptive  
tables to be stored. Disconnecting the  
battery without waiting can cause damage  
not covered by the vehicle Warranty.  
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of  
the blade to check for roughness.  
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EcoSport (CBW) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 17-06-2019, LN1J-19A321-ZFA enUSA, Edition date: 201904, First-Printing