Ford BXL-96-RA Battery

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Follow the charger's instructions for the average charging time, typically 12 to 16 hours for a trickle charger.

Maintenance-free batteries are tested using a battery condition indicator or voltmeter.

Remove the battery hold down clamp and carefully lift out the heavy battery.

Always disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal FIRST.

When servicing the battery, it's important to take safety precautions, including: Turn off the engine and all accessories. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal first. Avoid creating sparks, smoking, or using matches near the battery due to the production of hydrogen gas. Conduct battery charging in a well-ventilated area. Prevent contact with the corrosive sulfuric acid in the electrolyte. Wear protective safety glasses and keep children away from the battery.

Avoid creating sparks, smoking, or lighting matches near the battery since it produces hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive.

Before servicing the battery, always ensure the engine and accessories are turned off and disconnect the negative battery cable.

A routine preventive maintenance program for the battery in your vehicle is essential for ensuring quick and reliable starts. Before performing any battery maintenance, ensure you have the appropriate equipment to work safely. Always turn off the engine and all accessories, and disconnect the cables from the negative terminal of the battery before servicing. The battery produces hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive, so avoid creating sparks, smoking, or lighting matches near it. Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area, and be cautious of the electrolyte, which contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid; avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing, and never ingest it. Wear protective safety glasses and keep children away. Inspect the external condition of the battery, ensuring protective covers are intact and connections are not corroded or loose. If corrosion is present, particularly around the terminals, remove the battery for cleaning, starting by disconnecting the ground cable first. Clean the cable clamps and terminals using a brush and a solution of warm water and baking soda, and rinse thoroughly with water. Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves during cleaning to avoid contact with the corrosive cleaning solution. Ensure the battery tray and hold-down clamps are in good condition and that the clamps are securely tightened. When reinstalling the battery, avoid overtightening the hold-down clamp bolts. After reconnecting the battery, the powertrain control module must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimal performance. Remove corrosion using a baking soda and water solution, rinse well, and cover any corroded metal parts of the vehicle with a zinc-based primer before painting. For battery charging, slow-rate charging using a one or two-amp charger is recommended to minimize strain on the battery, especially if the vehicle is driven infrequently. For a faster charge, use a charger with a higher amperage but no more than 1/10th the amp/hour rating of the battery. Rapid boost charges should be reserved for emergencies as they can damage the battery. A trickle charger typically charges a battery in 12 to 16 hours.