Toronto, Ontario — Ford recently released updated inspection and repair procedures for minor high-voltage battery damage on its Mustang Mach-E SUV.
An overview of these repair procedures, found in On Target’s vehicle repair highlights, specifically refers to the potential damage that may be found on the vehicle due to curb strikes or driving over road hazards.
The section—titled Section 414-03A: High-Voltage Battery, Mounting Cables Diagnosis and Testing–High-Voltage Battery Minor Damage Inspection—details how repairers should first refer to the automaker’s overview on health and safety before beginning any work on high-voltage systems.
Following this, using the Ford Diagnostic and Repair System (FDRS) tool, repairers should verify if any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are present and then follow the necessary procedures specific to the visible code.
With the vehicle in neutral, repairers should then position it on a hoist while referring to Section 100-02 Jacking and Lifting–Electric Motor and should inspect the bottom of the High-Voltage Battery (HVB).
It should be noted that this overview describes a general guideline and for more in-depth information, repairers should always refer to the Ford Workshop Manual for case-specific steps.
