Ford Ecosport: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Diagnosis and Testing - Battery

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Battery and Charging System / Battery, Mounting and Cables / Diagnosis and Testing - Battery

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.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

PINPOINT TEST A: BATTERY CONDITION TEST

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

Battery condition is determined by measuring battery terminal voltage after a specific discharge current is applied for a specified time period.

Possible Sources

Battery
Wiring, terminals or connectors

Visual Inspection and Pre-checks

Inspect wiring, terminals and connectors.
Inspect the battery.
Inspect battery mounting
Inspect high current BJB connections.

A1 TEST THE BATTERY CONDITION

NOTE: Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings.

Using the Diagnostic Battery Charger and the battery cables removed from the battery, verify the battery condition.

Is the battery OK?

Yes

RETURN the battery to service.

No	If the analyzer reads REPLACE BATTERY or REPLACE-BAD CELL, INSTALL a new battery. REFER to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).

Description and Operation - Battery and Cables - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation Battery and Cables Vehicles are equipped with a 12-volt, maintenance-free battery. The battery is a 12V DC source connected in a negative ground system and is a voltage stabilizer for the 12V electrical system...

General Procedures - Battery Charging

Charging NOTE: Batteries will discharge due to normal parasitic key off-loads when the vehicle is on a dealer lot or parked by the customer for an extended period of time...

Other information:

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: General Procedures - Front Toe Adjustment

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Wheel Alignment System Adjustment NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface. NOTICE: Make sure that the steering wheel lock is engaged. NOTE: Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position...

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Steering Wheel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Adhesive Tape Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the driver air bag. Refer to: Driver Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation)...

Removal and Installation - Rear Halfshaft Seal

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
Handle

205-990
Installer, Axle Seal
TKIT-2012A-FL
TKIT-2012A-ROW