Battery: Description and Operation

BATTERY

The battery is a 12-volt direct current source connected to a negative ground system. The battery case is sealed and includes 2 vent holes to release gases. The battery has 3 major functions:
- engine cranking power source
- voltage stabilizer for the electrical system
- temporary power when electrical loads exceed the generator output current

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







Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that lead-acid batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.