If possible release and remove the high voltage service disconnect.
2014 ford fusion hybrid battery disconnect.
The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure.
The exact number depends on the vehicle s make and model.
Pull lever handle outward to disengage interlock.
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Consumer writes in regards to defective battery.
Instead a failed hybrid car battery can cost thousands of dollars to replace and that can be a big deal to a shopper who bought a hybrid to save money.
We wear high voltage lineman s gloves rated to 1000 volts ac.
To disconnect the battery on the insight remove the small door on the floor of the rear cargo area.
Average failure mileage is 13 100 miles.
Fcs 21234 14 11 2014 fusion mkz fusion energi battery removal guide high voltage service disconnect fusion hybrid note.
See all problems of the 2017 ford fusion.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair 4 times.
That s because the battery in a hybrid vehicle isn t like the one in a traditional car and it can t be replaced for 75 at the local auto parts store.
The consumer stated since the purchase of the vehicle the battery has died a total of 7 times.
Post by zekep1 wed oct 17 2007 9 36 pm i m not going to be using my fusion for a few months so i think i should disconnect the battery it has been sitting in my driveway for 4 months not doing anything.
This article supersedes tsb 15 0031 to add a production fix date update the title issue statement service procedure and part list.
Rotate the lever to horizontal.
Try to lock all the doors and remove key and wait 10 minutes then.
Some 2012 2014 focus electric vehicles built on 15 sep 2011 and through 15 aug 2014 may exhibit a stop safely now message with a red triangle indicator in the instrument cluster followed by loss of motive power.
Hybrid vehicles that pair an electric motor with a gasoline engine to ease the vehicle s reliance on gasoline have made driving more fuel efficient for their owners.
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The 2014 ford fusion has 2 problems reported for battery drained by radio even when car turned off.
I have a 2014 ford fusion i disconnected the battery and not the shifter will not release to move to drive and rear answered by a verified ford mechanic.
No but the battery disconnect can activate it.