System Operation
Battery and Cables
Vehicles are equipped with a 12-volt, Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) 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.
A battery monitoring sensor is attached to the negative side of the battery cable and a generator current sensor is attached to the positive side of the battery cable, refer to Component Description in section 414-00.
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that all faulty batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.
Opening the Hood
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the left-hand side of the instrument panel.