Ford Fusion Manuals

Ford Fusion: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Battery Disconnect and Connect. General Procedures

Disconnect

NOTE: Removing the negative battery ground cable at the LH strut tower will not disable the vehicle's electrical system.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and connected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The charging system set point may also vary. The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn its strategy.

  1. Remove the air cleaner.
    Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS), Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12D Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS), Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the bolt and the battery hold-down bracket.
    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
Ford Fusion. Battery Disconnect and Connect. General Procedures
  1. Position the battery.
Ford Fusion. Battery Disconnect and Connect. General Procedures
  1. NOTICE: If equipped with a battery monitoring sensor, be careful not to damage the sensor when removing the terminal from the battery post. Do not pry on the terminals or component damage may occur.

    NOTE: Battery cable shown without a battery monitoring sensor, battery cable with a battery monitoring sensor similar.

    NOTE: When disconnecting the battery cable to interrupt power to the vehicle electrical system, disconnect the battery ground cable only. It is not necessary to disconnect the positive battery cable.

    1. Loosen the nut and position the negative battery cable.
      Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
    1. Position the positive battery cable cover, loosen the nut and position the positive battery cable.
      Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
Ford Fusion. Battery Disconnect and Connect. General Procedures

Connect

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Battery Charging. General Procedures

    Charging   WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury...

    Battery Drain Check. General Procedures

    Check NOTE: No factory-equipped vehicle should have more than a 25 mA (0.025 amp) – 50 mA (0.050) draw depending on the vehicle's accessories. Check for current drains on the battery in excess of 25 mA (0...

    Other information:

    Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Brake Caliper - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS). Removal and Installation


    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...

    Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Owners Manual: Windshield Washers


    Pull the lever toward you to operate the windshield washers. When you release the lever, the wipers operate for a short time. When activated, a courtesy wipe occurs a short time after the wipers stop to clear any remaining washer fluid. Note: You can switch courtesy wipe on or off in the information display...

    Categories

    Child Safety Locks

    When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.

    Ford Fusion. Child Safety Locks

    read more

    Copyright © 2025 www.fofusion2.com