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How to Change the Battery on a Ford Explorer

Model: Ford Explorer MK 5, U502 - Years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Battery

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To replace the battery on this vehicle, follow the instructions provided in this description and also check the video. After lifting the bonnet, locate the battery on the left side.

First, disconnect the negative terminal, then the positive terminal. Next, remove the securing nuts of the top mounting plate, and at that point, you can extract the battery.

Take the new battery and position it in its place, then refit and tighten the mounting plate screws, reconnecting the positive terminal first and then the negative terminal.


Updated on 9 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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