Ford Focus Service Manual: Battery and Cables
Vehicles are equipped with a 12-volt, maintenance-free battery.
The battery and cable system consists of the following components:
- Battery
- Battery cable assembly
- Battery tray
The battery is a 12V DC source connected in a negative ground system. The battery case is sealed with 2 vent holes to release gases. The battery has 3 major functions:
- Engine cranking power source
- Voltage stabilizer for the electrical system
- Temporary power source when electrical loads exceed the generator output current
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that lead-acid batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.
Battery Cables
Item
Part Number
Description
1
W705661-S
Battery ground cable body terminal bolt
2
14463
Battery ground cable body terminal (part of 14A280)
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Battery Tray
Removal and Installation
Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery in this
section.
Remove the 3 nuts from the battery tray.
To install, tighten to 12 Nm (1 ...
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General points on starting
If the battery has been disconnected the
vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approx. 8 kilometres
(5 miles) after reconnecting the battery.
This is because the engine management
system must realign itself with the engine.
Any unusual dri ...
