I did this today on my 2016 Ford Escape with a huge assist from your video! Many thanks. Only pain in the butt was wiper alignment upon reinstalling but it was fairly easy to figure out. Overall job wasn't too tough but also got a good sense of accomplishment getting it done myself. Idiotic place for the battery as others have said...this should have been an easy 10m fix!!!
@JusunmanuelPA3 жыл бұрын
hi, did the escape lose all computer settings or something like that after changing the battery?, i am a bit afraid to do it my self, you know some cars need to be reprogramed after this
@Billthreex7 ай бұрын
I saw the other guys doing the air box method and having to do shadow puppets under the cowling just to remove the fasteners way back and it seemed complicated. I did it the way you demonstrated and it worked terrific! It took about 40 minutes for a first time doing it. I learned a lesson, some time ago, working on a Mercedes about losing power to the computer so I put my battery charger on the battery leads before removing them from the battery. I kept the positive lug wrapped in a rag to prevent fireworks. I put painters tape on the windshield with marks as reference when putting the wipers back on. Your video was spot on for how to do it. Keep up the good work!
@Libsrevil454 жыл бұрын
I just changed my battery today. Definitely not as easy as my f150. Ford wanted 300 to replace the battery in my 2015 escape. I did it for the cost of the battery 125. The wiper blade alinement was prob the most difficult. The ford engineer responsible for the battery location needs to be fired ASAP. Thank you for the video!
@stevenattwood61642 жыл бұрын
greg burkhart you are correct in saying the design engineer needs to be fired. he needs to replace a couple of these himself to see what you need to get it done. ( I had a '07 solstice that you have to remove the right fender to get at battery, I did it in 2 hrs. )
@islandgirl3408Ай бұрын
Who ever made these cars they need to stop making cars cause it’s ridiculous how the situation they did for us to deal with just for they can make more money
@samcrunkleton34203 жыл бұрын
Thank you kind Sir. Your 7 minutes of video saved me an afternoon of throwing tools and busting my knuckles. I was 20 minutes and done. Thanks also for the heads up on the battery brace and the wipers. Very good information.
@robertallen36294 жыл бұрын
Just finished up with a battery replacement without removing the cowling. The front part of the battery box is removable. Easier to get access to the nuts and all with it removed but total job including getting the battery was under one hr.
@imranabbas854 Жыл бұрын
Is there a video on that?
@NightSky7774 жыл бұрын
Might want to re-do and include video and close-ups of the certain aspects (e.g. removing windshield wipers, those clips, etc)
@seecha8970 Жыл бұрын
Yo, let me just say, these dude made this look easy. Changing the battery on a car should NEVER be this tedious. Great engineering design, Ford.
@BM2054 жыл бұрын
Man I got ALOT of great tips on this! My wife got a battery yesterday at O'Riley's and the guy that put it in screwed up several things like the wipers and he's got the neutral against the brake cylinder so I gotta redo it this evening.Thanks for a straight up video with some good tips my friend!
@LemmingsOnGravel2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that video was very well done and probably saved me an hour of time trying to figure it out on my own.
@RMLeLoup3 жыл бұрын
Searched this video in -30 celcius weather when battery died. I'm far from moderate to pro whatsoever. If it was +10 summer, eh i'd be more then happy to do this, take an hour or 2 and go for it. Keep up the great work, ty for the video.
@charliezembillas39323 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you helped give me the confidence to tackle this. Much appreciated!
@travissteiner-leach75263 жыл бұрын
pretty sure you dont have to take off that panel or the wipers, the battery is accessible from the front after removing the air filterbox
@johnconnor37073 жыл бұрын
your right just unscrew the air intake pipe and the air filter box just pops out battery slides out front
@stacydornan97655 жыл бұрын
Great vid bro,been wondering how the he'll those batteries came out.Ford trying to make you come to the stealership
@rickybowyer2703 жыл бұрын
Thanks boys. Straight to the point, great tips. Efficient and effective.
@ChadSzorvas3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. Looks so much easier than the airbox method. Here is a tip for wiper alignment, before you remove the bolts use a white grease pencil or paint marker and match mark the wiper arms to the posts. Should make alignment a breeze
@deshawnelisha33313 жыл бұрын
Sorry to be offtopic but does anyone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid lost the account password. I love any help you can offer me
@luciangrayson25173 жыл бұрын
@Deshawn Elisha instablaster =)
@deshawnelisha33313 жыл бұрын
@Lucian Grayson i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@deshawnelisha33313 жыл бұрын
@Lucian Grayson It worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much, you saved my account :D
@luciangrayson25173 жыл бұрын
@Deshawn Elisha happy to help :D
@TurboShotIncredible5 жыл бұрын
Ford didn't make this easy on us, that's for sure. Hope this helps some of you!
@pgtmr27135 жыл бұрын
That wire/fuse looked like aftermarket, like for a small amp. Sunglasses, Home Depot $6 or so, safety, they look decent and cheap enough if you lose em. Or an eye patch and some pirate lingo. Your choice, surprise me.
@Tsar2394 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, this will be my last Ford vehicle. I can’t wait for Tesla or some new car company to put them out of business.
@Bob-pj1mm8 ай бұрын
closing the hood to remove blades was helpful. Thanks.
@theoldmansgarage3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!
@hughbunyea99063 жыл бұрын
Very helpful in replacing brake booster check valve. Thanks
@GreyRockOne3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good info. I don't think I can talk my daughter and husband through the process, I'm in VA they are in GA, I was just there visiting too. She's checking on AAA prices, but Sam's club has the best price.
@tennessean17024 жыл бұрын
Nice job. Thank you. Got my Saturday project now.
@tehdudester Жыл бұрын
Awesome video full of so many tips and tricks thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏
@jasonshratire99583 жыл бұрын
Thank you man for the clear and concise instructions.
@dustyrollins49485 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. You just helped me impress my mother in law, lol. And the tips on replacing the wipers, outstanding. Be safe.
@janellebaguley59844 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I wasn't sure how I was gonna manage this
@TurboShotIncredible4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Glad to be of assistance!
@stevenambrose2787 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@raykoblue-drummer41302 жыл бұрын
I just don't have the tools. But yes, this was helpful.
@grante83 жыл бұрын
Just did this on mine. I took the air box off instead and it looks like about an equal amount of work.
@Moonwynd53 жыл бұрын
This helped me out so much...great video...I’m subscribing!
@valmora1094 Жыл бұрын
Good video but you should have shown the wiper removal also
@TurboShotIncredible Жыл бұрын
It's one bolt, pulls right off
@jennifersansom11064 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!!!!! Very informative and very helpful.
@johnsexton80982 жыл бұрын
Great video.... Thanks!!!
@waynepinkalla59404 жыл бұрын
pretty sure that broken wire is for the trailer lights which is added when a hitch and lights are added
@davidkircher50232 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Big help!
@TurboShotIncredible2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@f1david2 жыл бұрын
Good video, thanks. My daughter’s battery just died.
@jonedmondo88062 жыл бұрын
Nice video!!
@TurboShotIncredible2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@911563 жыл бұрын
Hold the camera steady and focus!
@davidcastro59874 жыл бұрын
Beast !!
@sabahabdulameer98744 жыл бұрын
What size/group battery ?
@TheOzthewiz3 жыл бұрын
BXT-96R-590
@baseballgod80654 жыл бұрын
Do you have to reset the battery monitoring system on a Ford Escape ?
@TurboShotIncredible4 жыл бұрын
No
@TheOzthewiz3 жыл бұрын
YES! Two ways to do it: (1) Let it sit for 8Hours, undisturbed or (2) use Forscan USB pass thru adapter and a laptop to reset the BMS.
@steinhauserwilliam98352 жыл бұрын
Nice job
@TurboShotIncredible2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@charlesstern66504 жыл бұрын
An hour of labor is justified, if you're taking it to a shop. THanks.
@JusunmanuelPA3 жыл бұрын
hi, did the escape lose all computer settings or something like that after changing the battery?, i am a bit afraid to do it my self, you know some cars need to be reprogramed after this
@TurboShotIncredible3 жыл бұрын
Only thing you'll have to reprogram is the radio stations.
@fyourfeelings27413 жыл бұрын
You don't have to pull the caling off 🤦🏼♂️
@alcampbell51211 ай бұрын
No way was I going to risk screwing up my wipers or breaking plastic clips to get at the battery when all you have to do is pull out the air filter box and unclick the front panel of the battery box so you can slide the battery out the front of the battery box.
@91jessex3 жыл бұрын
You should have just taken air filter out 3 min job....
@godzillab104 жыл бұрын
Geez the newer cars get the less they want the end user to be able to fix their own shit.
@charlesstern66504 жыл бұрын
It's a problem and it's not just cars. Same for appliances, cell phones, and from what I've heard, farm equipment - big problem.
@ladianagpe297610 ай бұрын
There's a special place in h**l for the engineer at Ford.
@godzillab102 жыл бұрын
I wish I had taken a better look under the hood before I bought mine. If you can't replace the battery in under 10 mins it's a shit design. I fully regret buying my escape
@bruceknott66014 жыл бұрын
OMG that's worse than working on a PT Cruiser - which is known to mechanics as a PT Looser :)
@DyslexicLunatic Жыл бұрын
Absolutely horrible video. Made me dizzy just trying to follow its movement.