Battery: Description and Operation

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

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.