OEM Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Disable Search

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2008 Ford Escape Hybrid

Click the links below for OEM repair information. (Note: additional purchase is required for a subscription to each OEM's repair information website.)

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Scan Tool Required			X
HV DVOM Required			X

Accessing Disable Procedure

To find the Ford High-Voltage Disable Procedures:

1. Go to www.motorcraftservice.com
2. Click Login (top right side of webpage)
3. Enter username and password (middle of webpage)
4. Click Submit
5. Click All Vehicle Lines for Model Years 1994-Current blue text
6. A new tab/window opens
7. Enter vehicle
• option 1: Enter By VIN
• option 2: Enter By Year & Model
8. Click Go
9. Click Workshop tab (top of webpage)
10. Go to 4: Electrical, click 14: Battery and Charging System
11. Click High Voltage Traction Battery
12. Click General Procedures
13. Click High-Voltage Traction Battery Systems Depowering

Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Welding Best Practices

When welding on a hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, follow the same precautions as when welding on a conventional vehicle. In addition, there are precautions to take with the high-voltage battery. As a best practice, disconnect both the 12 V battery and the high-voltage battery service disconnect. (Note: Always disable the high-voltage battery following the vehicle makers repair information and follow all safety precautions.)

"NOTICE: Electric vehicles contain High Voltage Traction Batteries (HVTB). Before cutting or welding near the High Voltage Traction Battery (HVTB), the High Voltage Traction Battery (HVTB) must be removed to avoid possible damage."

Refinish Precautions

"Before placing the vehicle in a paint booth, the High Voltage Traction Battery (HVTB) must be removed to avoid heat damage." (ambient temperature)

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Additional Information

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