OEM 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Car Batteries

2004 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 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: Protective measures should be taken because the hazardous gases from batteries can result in injuries thus keep all flames and sparks and lighted objects at a safe distance from the battery and wear eye protection while facing the battery in a ventilated area. The back up power supply requires complete depletion before technicians can repair any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components or work on components near the front or side air bag sensors including doors, instrument panels, consoles, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches to prevent accidental deployment and resulting injuries. The process of depleting back up power supply energy starts with ground cable removal from the battery followed by a one-minute wait period while ensuring no auxiliary batteries remain energized. To raise a battery you should employ a battery carrier or handle it by different corners while keeping your hands on each point to stop end wall stress that could force acid through vent caps. The sulfuric acid in batteries requires children to remain away and safeguards your eyes when working near the battery and damage skin or eyes or clothing from acid contact. Immediately after acid contact users should wash the affected area with water during a 15-minute period followed by professional medical assistance. A person who has ingested acid must immediately contact a doctor for treatment. It is essential to begin battery disconnect by unscrewing the battery ground cable first followed by removal of the battery positive cable. The installation steps for the battery involve performing the opposite actions used for removal. The vehicle will demonstrate abnormal driving behavior after battery connection and disconnection until its adaptive learning process is completed through driving operation.