In this video I have a look at a customer’s 2015 Ford Escape that was towed in. The customer tried to change their own battery, but it took a turn for the worse when they tried to get the negative battery terminal off. In a previous video https://youtu.be/-JCAxvnU3VU?si=DLqFVHgqepNQyqsE I showed you how I replace the battery in these vehicles and the comment section was filled with suggestions of removing the cowl instead of removing the air cleaner housing. I thought I’d use this opportunity to show you that method and discuss one of the pitfalls you may encounter along the way.
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Having done my 2015 via the cowl off method, the next time I would probably try going with removing the airbox, just to compare methods. I didn't think taking off the cowl was too bad my first time.
Proper 2024 terms I learned today: Penetrating the voids and picking your friend's nose.
By cleaning that connection you missed out on 700 instances of engagement!
Thanks for the info.
Every city needs an Eric O.
My trucks 20yo. Been applying Fluid Film as a undercoating and filling electrical connections for the last 11 years. ZERO complaints. And I do live in NW PA. Love that you use it daily.
The pins go down into the "boid"? Huh?
I would have left all the plastic junk off of it.
As usual the consummate teacher…Thank you for caring to properly teach us the right way!! Keep it up Mr. O…looking for the next video!
What engine is in that escape
Lots of Fords lately, must be the eclipse….
IT'S A SAFETY MEASURE FOR IMPACT TO A PERSON BEING THROWN ON TO THE HOOD
What did I miss? When did 'dongers' become 'retainers'?…reference at 9:49
Also easiest way to get it out is buy a belt molding remover makes it super easy
Im looking for an old 80s F150 like I had in high school. Cant wait for the day that it doesnt say. To take out spark plug remove engine or take the body off the frame or some other nonsense. I cant deal with it anymore
I did the battery in my mother in laws escape with removing the cowl. Wasn't too bad… BUT still sucks in all reality to just change a battery.. Not nearly as bad as a dodge intrepid though
SOME WINDSHIEILS HAVE TWO MARKS PUT THE WIPER BETWEEN THE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD
Of the hundreds of these I've done I have never seen a terminal break like that!
Another "pisspot"of a design by FORD.
This is why some cars now have the battery in the trunk; less work to inspect or change it.