Ford — Jump Starting
Operation · Battery/starting system
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GASES ARE PRODUCED DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. THIS GAS MIXTURE CAN EXPLODE IF FLAMES, SPARKS OR LIGHTED TOBACCO ARE BROUGHT NEAR THE BATTERY.
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING.
- DO NOT DISCONNECT THE BATTERY OF THE VEHICLE TO BE STARTED.
- MAKING THE FINAL CABLE CONNECTION COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY AND COULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
Procedure
- Position vehicles so jumper cables will reach, being careful that vehicles do not touch.
- Connect one end of first jumper cable to positive (+) terminal of discharged battery and other end of positive (+) terminal of booster battery.
- Connect one end of second jumper cable to negative (-) terminal of booster battery. Connect other end to an engine bolthead or good metallic contact spot on engine of equipment to be started, NOT TO N
- Make sure jumper cables are not in way of moving engine parts.
- Start engine of vehicle with good battery. Run engine at a moderate speed.
- Start engine of vehicle with discharged battery. Follow starting instructions in the Owner Guide.
- Remove cables in exact REVERSE sequence. Begin by removing cable from engine of vehicle that had discharged battery.
Tools required
- jumper cables Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.