How to Replace the battery on the Ford Focus 2014 to 2018
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- Do you need to Replace the battery on the Ford Focus 2014 to 2018 but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!
Our Ford Focus manual covers petrol and diesel engines, and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which you can see here in this playlist. Get the full manual haynes.com/en-...
WWhat's covered:
Petrol (Hatchback and Estate)
1.0 litre (998cc) 3-cyl
1.6 litre (1596cc) 4-cyl
Diesel (Hatchback and Estate)
1.5 litre (1499cc)
1.6 litre (1560cc)
Exclusions:
Does NOT cover 1.5, 2.0 or 2.3 litre petrol engines, Flexfuel models or 2.0 litre diesel engine. Does NOT cover ST or RS models, 4WD, automatic or ‘Powershift’ transmissions.
Does anyone remember the days when you just popped the hood, removed the positive and negative connectors, and lifted the battery out? What a wonderful, simplier time.
Right? It was so quick and easy before.I went out to teach my son how to change a battery today. Now we're both watching this video.
Changing a battery shouldn't be this difficult!
They really want us to go back to the dealer for everything. I don't understand why it REQUIRES an AMG either.
@Dream Of August Media It actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Still stupid, and expensive for such a ... car.
@@marconesme this car is absolutely TRASH. I hate it
@@ceelothatmane9421 Really? I’ve had my Focus ST for over 2 years now with no problems, decent running costs, good driving experience. Have you had problems with yours?
@@Hysteria2003 had my 2014 a year after it was new. Getting low voltage issues now, seems battery might need to be replaced. Other than having to replace the TCM (under warranty), I've got almost 170k km/s out of this car, and it's running great. So good on gas, especially important in this day and age. Nice power thanks to the 6 speed dual clutch, I have no problems passing anyone. I got almost 40 MPG during the summer. Driving this car until it dies!
This is possibly one of the best descriptive videos I have seen on youtube, to the point and without any extra added nonsense. Well done.
Many thanks!
Ive done 2 battery swaps on my 2016 focus. You dont have to do all that. Just wiggle the front panel of the battery box open - and tilt it towards you. That gives you enough clearance to tilt the battery backwards (towards the driver) and lift the battery up and out. Its a tight squeeze, but it makes changing the battery so quick!
Thanks for the tip!
It worked, and sawed me a lot of time!
I agree, I've done this with my 14 ford focus, it takes about 10 minutes. This video seems like it would take 30 minutes.
Changed the battery in my Mk3 Focus RS today using this video as a guide. Extremely helpful. There are some slight differences to the RS induction system but it’s easy to work out. Remember that the Battery Monitor System needs to be reset after a new battery is fitted otherwise there can be major issues. The process for the RS is to turn the ignition on without starting the engine, pull the headlight flash 5 times then press the brake pedal 3 times. After a few seconds the battery warning light will flash 3 times to confirm that the BMS has been reset.
Well worth doing when Ford wanted to charge me £275 for a replacement. £135 for a Start/Stop EFB110 12v battery with 5 year guarantee from Halfords.
Thanks very much for your comments
I was able to pull out the battery without having to do all this. You just need to unhook the side panel in 1:45 from the top and that gives you a bit more room ti pull it out. No need to touch the air cleaner assembly
Did you have the start ignition button?
Great tip. I remember once following a Haynes manual process for removing a steering column. But I found a slot where you could get a 3/8 drive socket in to release two bolts without having to undertake the extensive facsia dismantling that they suggested doing
Great video! Detail is spot on. Changed my battery in an hour-and-a-half. True, it shouldn’t take this long, but watching this video a few times beforehand and during the replacement made it easy.
Glad it helped!
Changing a battery should take 5 minutes.
Took me 5 mins
Good guide. After replacement on c-max 2015 there was no need for power during change. Car was without power 50 minutes. Even stored radio stations, Phone connection etc was remembered.
WTF!!! Damn I've never had to take apart an engine just to change a battery
I just replaced the Battery on my 2017 Focus Titanium and I didn't go into all that, I just took the Air Filter cover off and that gave Me enough room to unhook the side panel and move It just enough to pull the battery out and install the new one.
Excellent! My EcoBoost engine layout had a few differences from the video around the Air Cleaner but it was obvious what was needed after watching the video. There was no need to disconnect the vacuum hose in my layout. Really had to pull Air Cleaner assembly hard upwards but video gave confidence to do it. All went well, a bit fiddly and I guess it took me about an hour and a quarter not including getting my tools together and clearing up. Delighted to find radio, electric windows and engine management working perfectly. Thanks Haynes.
You're welcome! Glad it was useful
I'm not sure a video guide could be any clearer than this. Brilliant.
I noted the comment from a viewer about the Battery Monitor System and the simple reset procedure which was also welcome.
Glad it helped
Thanks so much for your helpful video. Replacing batteries in modern cars is always a problem. Those who do not know the difference between a tractor engine and a modern engine, please be silent and keep your information to yourself. Thanks again for the video and your effort.
Thanks very much!
Whole new respect for mechanics n such having to do this in freezing weather. Thanks Haynes and yes no more fords when this one dies. Ridiculous no wonder there stock sucks
Thanks for an exelent video. After watching this, it took me about 15 minutes to take out the old battery, and 6 more to assemble everything with the new battery again. The video is just spot on! Thanks for good help!
You're welcome!
Honestly i just changed the battery 🔋. It’s much easier than you think .probably I give 10 minutes or less job. First of all remove the lilt of air intake and do not remove the filter . Lift up and pull on the side the battery side protector and you will be able freely to remove the battery 🔋 . Simple and easy . I done it very easy.
Ford Focus 2014 .
Fabulous video. I was able to follow along with my son and we did this together. Core memory. Thank you so much for such a detailed video. So awesome!
Thank you!
Take tabs loose at front of battery box and tilt battery to get it out. Don’t have to take anything off
Gangster
That's what I do.
Would never have done it without the video. Thank you so much.
You're very welcome!
This is the last ford I ever buy. It shouldn’t have been this arduous to change my battery out 😂
they do this so you have to go back to the dealership to service and pay a premium price
Lol it used to take me 5 minutes to change a battery on my mk2 escort....how time's have changed. Just changed the battery on my 65 plate diesel focus it still had the original battery on it .Hopefully the BOSCH battery lasts as long lol.....great video helped me out😅
Great video..easy to follow..old battery removed and new one fitted in about 15 mins
Thanks!
Perfect how-to video; clear, concise, and complete! Thanks.
You're welcome!
Thank you for the great video, the airfilter was a bit different on mine, but these instructions really helped :)
Have to say this was the best description and worked great. It isn’t the easiest battery to remove but the steps shown here made sense where other videos out there had me laughing after seeing this one. Old battery removed and new battery was installed and car running after 30 minutes . Thanks
You're welcome!
Take me back to good old 90s cars where you can just lift out the battery 😭
Thank you for posting this! It was absolutely perfect and saved me an obscene amount of money!!!
You're so welcome!
I guess it was silly of me to think it would be simple to replace my battery....
American engineering at its finest
Normally battery replacements are easy. This model is an exception.
To reset BMS (battery monitoring system) on a 2014 1.0L MK3 ecobang turn on ignition without starting engine - within 10 secs press rear fog light button 5 times - then press hazard button 3 times - look for the battery sign on the dash it will flash 3 times to show the BMS has been reset.
You really have to yank the air assembly, especially if it's 7°f outside. 🙄 Really great and useful video.
Take care though, plastics don't like the cold!
Thanks for this! Changed my battery today thanks to this video!
Glad it helped!
A normal maintenance item should not be this hard to replace!
Thank you...this is rediculous!!! Should not be that difficult to remove a battery!!
Thx, today I replaced battery. GJ
Great video. It seems simple. The battery is rarely changed so it is not a problem to remove a few parts.
Thanks for the comments!
Are you kidding ... in FL (because of the heat) every 3 years like clockwork ...
Not a problem in minus 15 degrees C either?
Thanks - looks fun!
Awesome... instructions, Suggestions.. did n't see tools list,, maybe missed it
10mm socket, 8mm socket and a clip removal tool.
You don't have to do all that just have someone like my folks jig lift up on the top part when it's stuck and u can have enough room to get it out like a normal car
Thank you SO much for this detailed video.
You are so welcome!
0:36 ive tried loosening this bolt with just a wrench and it wont bunch. Am i doing something wrong would something like WD-40 help?
With the bolt removed, the terminal should just pull away from the bracket.
Do you need a tool to register the start stop battery or can you just fit it?
Thank for the video, very helpful 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Dont know whether to be grateful for the video or pissed that the process is so complicated auto parts stores won't even do it
Thanks!
Just a quick question as I can't find any information online :D except for this video. Do you need to program the battery or "let the car know" there is a new battery in the car or just reprogramming the windows does the trick?
According to our manual: 'Reconnect the battery when all work is complete. Reach through the open drivers window and turn the side lights on for a few minutes. This will allow any accumulated surface charge on the battery to dissipate. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition on. Wait for a minute or so before starting the car. The short waiting time will allow all the modules in the vehicle time to ‘boot ‘ up and stabilise. Note that it may take several drive cycles for the engine management system to fully re-learn the optimum operating strategy. Where one touch power windows are fitted initialise them'
the notes at the end of the video broke me. Couldn't believe this would be more complicated than building and swapping PC parts.
This is a great video!!
Glad you liked it
Best tip: Disconnect the ground from fire wall and then isolate.
terrific post. thankyou
You're welcome!
Köszönöm, sokat segìtett! Great job! Thank you!
You're welcome!
The window part at the end has me lost
Super! I did it exactly following this video!
Glad it helped!
Some Focus versions (mine is 2016 Ford Focus 1. Ecoboost) have shorter battery (278mm versus 315mm depicted in the video) which can be replaced without doing all of this. Just unhook the front panel of the battery well (black box around it). Not sure if these longer batteries can be replaced that way, but I managed to do it with shorter one (and that shorter battery, model D54, 65Ah, is recommended by Varta for my Ford model, and was originally installed in the car - however, I installed Yuasa of the same dimensions and capacity).
Thanks for the tip!
And to replace the battery on my car is disconnect the terminal, dismount the holder, and take the battery straight out. Just that simple.
Hello, any idea? I got error P2000 i think after change battery. What is this ?
Hi ref your note at the end of the video, do all windows need to be slightly open before you start battery removal? Thanks
Yes, the initialisation procedure must be carried out for each window.
@@HaynesManuals Thanks for your reply and your excellent video - Once I completed the battery change on my son's 2017 Focus I left the ignition on for about 10 seconds before I started the engine. Everything worked fine including the radio, navigation system and all windows. The car performed perfectly on it's test drive so all good - again thanks for your help, regards.
Hi, ive just had the battery changed on my 16 plate grand cmax. No error faults on the dash, start/stop is working, do I need to do the BMS reset or should I just leave it as the car is running fine? Old battery completely died and wouldnt even jump start.
At the time the Haynes manual was written, Ford UK made no mention of resetting the BMS after a battery change.
Remember the good ole days when you could just disconnect the leads and change a battery in 5 minutes? I miss that
What is the tool called that was used to "unclip" the bundles of cables from stuff? Is it just a thin nail remover? Will any nail remover do?
It's a forked 'trim removal tool'.
@@HaynesManualsThank you so much!
How dof you remove negative? I dont wanna break anything but it seems that it wouldn't be possible without forcing :/
Slacken the negative clamp nut, then using a twisting motion, pull the clamp upwards from the battery post.
Hi do I need any codes if I disconnect battery
What wrench to disconnect negative ?
Perfect!
Thanks!
You can just loosen the battery tray and it will come out at an angle
Hello. I replaced the new battery a month ago. Now it has a problem again. I fully charged it once yesterday, it worked one day and it died again. can you help me? New battery voltage and amps are appropriate. 75 amp 720 A. The new battery for Start-stop system.
Sounds like either there's a residual current drain, or a problem with the charging system.
Who else feels like idiot. This sounds so complicated.
what the heck ford!?!? They did all this so you'd have to bring the car to them for a freaking battery.......shady move
Bro who u telling. I'm getting ready to change my battery I thought I would do it myself til I seen all this smh. Like wdf Ford lol
Where else in the engine bay would you place the battery? I guess maybe they could put the battery in the front and the air box cleaner behind, but seems like we'd have a problem with the air box then.
@@jameswalker590
The placement of the battery is fine as most cars do have them near the firewall, it's the amount of things you need to do to get it out that is the problem.
Your average person should be able to check oil, replace a tire and replace a battery on the side of the road with minimum effort if need be and this isn't that
Any reason my check engine light came on after I replaced the battery? I didn't detach anything but the two leads and the battery sensor wiring plug. Definitely the right battery, but the battery sensor wiring plug seemed loose/melted - could this be the problem?
Also, thank you for the video!
Could be. Best to connect a fault code scanner and see what codes are stored.
During the video he removed a wiring connector to the left of the battery , it plugs into a small sensor that’s fastened to the battery side cover with a hose going to it , does anyone know what this sensor is?
Looks like the differential pressure sensor for the diesel particulate filter.
How to I verify if my Ford Focus does have or not this "key code" audio unit thing?
The owners handbook will tell you, if you have it.
This looks difficult. I was hoping to take my battery out to recharge, but after watching this... I'm positive I'll make a mistake
I think I’ll just get someone to do it for me 😂
You can just lift the battery up and out…changed mine without having to do all that extra bs.
@Lux Aeterna the plastic trim at the front of the battery tray,lift it a little and push each of the side trims away from the battery,then pull the front one forward a little. Give you an extra inch or so and let's you maneuver the battery out.
No need to go through all this BS there is another video. just take the fuse box cover off lift off the wire loom out of the way and then the door will open enough to pull the battery out
Top 👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks!
proof designers hate mechanics !
The video doesn't mention that you need to reset the battery monitor system oops
All I wanted was to clean the corrosion of the negative terminal myself. Now I'm thinking of having it towed to my nearby autozone and then be like "my battery won't start. No clue why. Can you do it for me?" While handing them a 10 dollar bill
Omg this is like removing the whole motor. Cmon Ford place it in a easier spot
All this bullshit just to take out the battery!?
Gotta love , new millennium engineering, Ford really
Customer ... only took an hour to change battery.
Silly
What educated idiot engineer thought installing a battery like this was a good idea??
Una descrizione inutile perché non spiega tutto bene. Non sei serio
You don’t need to remove the air filter assembly to replace the battery. Just disconnect the terminals and you can easily remove the battery. This is the worst tutorial I’ve ever seen.
I will never buy a ford again
Helpful video, but if you are going to talk that fast it ought to be in a high squeaky voice. Also, perhaps taking a breathe between actions perhapsAt least enough time to hit pause. And the mother of the engineer that designed all those goofy connections insertions and holding clips. As each one was different, it would have been useful for a closeup of the clip and how it is fastened/unfastened. There would have been less swearing.
I still swear there was an extra connect at the end that wasn’t in the disassembly. Not funny at that moment. Not funny yet.
If you can't follow along, you can use the pause feature until you're caught up. Additionally, you can click on the little gear on the bottom right of the video (settings) and adjust the playback speed to get his voice to a speed that you can understand.
This video was free. If you aren't happy with it, you can watch one of the other free videos on youtube showing you how to repair your car for free. It's not anyone's fault you had trouble...and believe me I've had enough trouble with these batteries myself. I don't remove the airbox, but just pry it out. It sucks any way you slice it.