OEM 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Car Batteries

2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Car Batteries Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Precautions Should Be Taken When Working with Car Batteries to Prevent Personal Injury and Ensure Safety on 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: Batteries emit explosive gases which lead to personal injuries; thus keeping both flames and sparks along with lighted substances away from the battery remains essential while protecting your eyes and face and maintaining proper ventilation. Workers must deplete back up power before starting any repair or install of supplemental restraint front or side air bag components and before approaching sensors through work on doors, instrument panels, console, door latches, strikers, seats, and hood latches. Disengage the battery ground cable temporarily to drain back up power supply energy while maintaining one-minute waiting time along with auxiliary batteries and power supply break to complete the disconnect process. It is essential to use battery carriers or lift the battery with hands positioned on opposite corners to reduce pressure on end walls that would otherwise potentially cause vented acid. The sulfuric acid contained in batteries needs special care because children should not access the batteries and everyone must prevent them from touching their skin or eyes or clothing. Eye protection should always be used near the battery because acid splashes could occur. Flush the skin or eyes immediately using water for 15 minutes minimum followed by seeking immediate medical help because swallowing acid requires you to call a physician. Disconnection of the battery starts with taking off the battery ground cable followed by the positive battery cable. The installation process of the battery follows the same steps as uninstallation in reverse order. The vehicle will adapt its driving strategy after battery disconnection and reconnection events which may briefly produce abnormal driving symptoms before completing the learning process through driving.