Ford Escape 2013-2024 Battery Replacement

This is the fastest and easiest way to get to the battery of a 2013-2019 Ford Escape.
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[@CommieHippie]

Great vid! Had to do this to my wife's car last night while it was pouring snow. I really want to drop kick the designer of this vehicle!

[@dbobski]

Thanks! Man, that sucks you had to do it in the snow! I think a lot of people agree with you about the designer. 👊🏼

[@cedricusarmy265]

Ford only charges ten bucks for installation for batteries lol. Worth it.

[@OurRooks]

@@cedricusarmy265 Fuck that, the greedy cunts designed it this way so they could make more money. That inspires me to do it myself every time.

[@thug-21]

@@cedricusarmy265 do you have to purchase the battery at ford?

[@zenos.5315]

Drop kick to his nut bag,

[@donnawinslowbialozor7321]

I can't believe how hard FORD made it to get to the battery!!!!!! TY for taking the time to explain.

[@myousickoflife]

It’s clear they did this to increase Ford dealer maintenance fees

[@dbobski]

Couldn’t agree more

[@Lucky8s]

Maintenance fees probably won't go up. Ford has a The Works package for C$80 that includes tire rotations, oil changes, battery health tests, and the likes. Replacing the battery though, no doubt folks are going to be forking over C$300 because of this braindead design.

[@justbob333]

no question, hell they even designed a handy dandy wire from ground to an accessible bolt that you can clamp on during jump starts. ford -follow steps 1-50 to remove battery hyoundi -dissconnect battery, pull up to remove battery casing, remove battery.

[@freddyvisciiv1198]

I work on fords and it is much easier and faster to remove the battery by removing the air filter housing and sliding it through the front. Ford only pays techs a half an hour to replace so we find the shortcuts.

[@dealerauctionnightmare4689]

Agree! You don't have to remove the cowl, just the airbox!

[@qwilliamson9117]

Can you get told under the small gap though? I think that's why he removed the cowl

[@dealerauctionnightmare4689]

@@qwilliamson9117 told?

[@janewilson444]

@@dealerauctionnightmare4689 to it, maybe

[@dealerauctionnightmare4689]

@@janewilson444 that makes more sense.

[@NikkiWraith]

Thanks for this. Saved me hassle, and best part is that you are short and straight to the point - all killer, no filler!

[@larrydowling5213]

I've got to mess with my battery 2015 escape and WTF? Someone should kick the design engineer right in the nuts!!! JS

[@blueaceerich]

😆😆🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆😆

[@kirscolb]

Make sure you're wearing steel-toe boots. LOL

[@christopherrosas2738]

This is why I do my homework on a vehicle before.i buy it..... Not that I can't do the extra work, but why would I want to..... Always look at the simplest maintenance for the vehicle you're looking at...... If it looks like you're gonna have to pull everything apart for something simple, walk away

[@samchu5890]

Most auto parts don't want to fuck with an Escape. They do free installation on every car. But with the extra step they refuse to do it on an Escape. Who's the moron came up with the idea. My mom have a 2016 Escape. She have to pay a friend like $60 bucks and the fucking battery cost like $191.00. And no transmission dipstick. And oil change you have to take off a piece of plastic. Which most oil change place charge her extra. This piece of shit cost more to maintain than a Honda or Toyota.

[@Ziv34]

Great video David! Saved me hours of frustration and a tow to the mechanic. One note, on the 2016 Escape, the lower half of the cowl is held down by four 10mm bolts, instead of two 8mm as was on your Escape. Thanks again!

[@dbobski]

Thanks Zachary! I pinned a comment about the 10mm / 8mm difference that you told me about. I'm glad the video helped you out, and I appreciate your comment!!

[@jerryherndon6766]

Thanks. Appreciate the video

[@lukasmaxim8965]

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[@iracasen5802]

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[@lukasmaxim8965]

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[@michaelfleck4809]

Excellent video! At first, after watching the video once, we were certain we’d have to go to the Ford dealer, but with the COVID-19 thing happening, we decided to go for it. Your instructions were perfect and it wasn’t as difficult as we first thought it would be. I do think it’s ridiculous that Ford designed it this way to ensure more service revenue.

[@dbobski]

Michael Fleck Glad to hear you went ahead and did it yourself. Keep that money in your pocket, while also accomplishing something you thought you may not want to tackle! Win, win! Thanks for letting me know...it’s good to know the video helped. Take care.

[@ograg_sacul8952]

Short, accurate, to the point video with no filler. Wish more people would make videos like this. Thank you so much!

[@Somethingelseentirelydifferent]

Me: Oh good, a 3 minute video to teach me how to change my battery. (3 minutes later) Me: Goddammit Ford, why did you have to put all that crap on top of the battery...

[@riverhub]

Thank you! I would never have been able to change my battery out with your help. Having all the tools, sizes, etc. you listed was a huge time-saver!

[@dbobski]

Thank you, sir...I really appreciate that!

[@countyorga4744]

All I wanted to do was charge my battery, but to hell with it. If my father were alive he would say the engineer who designed this should have his nuts cut off with a dull knife. Just ridiculous.

[@judydeering9308]

wow! we just bought our 2018 FE used. what a nightmare ahead of us!! Wonder what he/she/they was/were smoking when this was designed...

[@JT-ze7ql]

Thanks! Battery quit without warning last night, stranded the whole family in the dark at a shopping center. A tow was gonna a long time and wouldn't have got us all home. We were able to run into a Walmart for tools and a new battery. Your video made quick work of replacing it. Couldn't believe we had to remove so much just to pop in a new battery. Thanks so much! God Bless.

[@dbobski]

J T Thanks for sharing your experience with me. Very happy to hear that you and your family made it through all that okay. Makes me feel good to know that my video helped out...so thank you. Yeah, it’s crazy how much you have to remove just for a battery. Thanks again for the comment. God Bless you and your family!

[@rbrooks1305]

You should see the procedure to replace a Chrysler 200 battery!!! Hint:You need a floor jack.

[@LGVX9900ENV]

Yes I have no idea how to change the battery.. Every single mech wants to show off their tools

[@robertmartinez4868]

That’s the hardest way. The easiest way is by removing the air filter box. After that, there’s a kind of removable wall of the battery box. Then remove the battery holder, pull it out and remove positive and negative poles.

[@Digital_Photog1995]

Thanks for this! I thought my friend was kidding me about having to do this to extract the battery. What kind of engineer would create a problem for a (normal) battery exchange??

[@dbobski]

Fred Stafford An evil engineer! Either that or this was an April Fools joke that went too far.

[@marthalambert7371]

Ford needs to hire an engineer that can design and be able to remove this battery without paying a $200 bill just for putting the battery in. This IE is nuts and he or she needs to kicked where it huerts and in the reduction of wages.

[@dbobski]

Martha Lambert Yes, this design was obviously meant as a way for future revenue for them. Not cool...

[@holliebegin8879]

Just FYI. I have a ‘15 escape and the cowl bolts were 10mm

[@jasonyoung9559]

Great video. How is it that for a better part of a century vehicle manufacturers designed vehicles with an easily accessible hold down bar and you could re/re a battery in 5 minutes and be on your way. The engineer who designed this engine compartment said "WAIT!, I have a better way". Stupid stupid stupid. Maybe it is the same guy that in the 4.0 thought it would be a great idea to make the thermostat housing out of PLASTIC, and then also make it inaccessible without removing umpteen friggin bolts and completely removing the intake manifold. I haven't bought a Ford since '96 and won't ever buy another one of their engineering abominations again.

[@TheMrkaninja]

Jason! I feel your pain. I had that damn motor designed by retarded monkeys. That thermostat housing split twice on mine in 4 years. Filled the valley with coolant and sprayed coolant on the belt which covered the engine nicely! This tucked away battery design tells me Ford still has shit for brains. Out of warranty battery replacements they get to charge an hour labour at $135/hr though.......so maybe more sinister than stupid. Fuck Ford.

[@robertgreene2786]

It is evident that they do these things so that people give up on trying to maintain their own vehicles (for far less financial burden) and just do what the owner's manual says. Take it to the dealer. That way they can get that $80-200 for minor services any able bodied person can do. They make it overly complicated so people will doubt their own abilities and go to "certified" mechanics out of fear of damaging their own vehicle by trying to do it themselves.

[@dbobski]

Robert Greene Not much I can think to add to that. You said it perfectly! 👍🏼

[@bruceknepper3498]

This video is THEE BEST!! I watched 4 or 5 different videos - this one was the easiest to follow. It all made perfect sense and everything worked so well. Thank you for posting!!

[@dbobski]

Bruce Knepper Thank you, sir...I really appreciate that. Glad the video helped!

[@larryfilek1327]

Thanks for the tips just replaced my Daughter's battery total time 57min my daughter actually smiled lol

[@rileyboyd7540]

Great video. A tip for taking the wiper arm off is flip the arm up to the 90° position after removing the nut and by doing this it takes the tension off the spring and the arm comes off without hitting or wiggling it

[@dbobski]

Thanks for the tip. Does sound a little easier. Definitely going to give that a shot next time.

[@barryr9880]

Thanks, great video.

[@chenda719]

This going to be last ford I ever owned

[@dbobski]

jason chen Same.

[@italiansausagge9905]

Agreed, replaced 2013 focus with 2019 outback. Full access to battery and oil filter. I've got the 2017, not sure if battery going to last through this winter. Not looking forward to replacement.

[@TheOzthewiz]

@@italiansausagge9905 Now with that Subaru all you have to look forward to are blown head gaskets at about 100K miles! And you thought replacing a battery in the Escape was a big deal! Good luck with those head gaskets!!!

[@thomasherring2956]

I bought my 2013 Escape in 2016 with 32,00 miles on it. So far I’ve had the parking lights replaced, battery replaced and now at 71,000 miles it’s having the engine replaced because of a blown head. Never again will I buy a Ford.

[@dbobski]

TJH 2015 Ever think of going to go electric vehicles?

[@thomasherring2956]

@@dbobski Actually I drive my dad's 1996 Crown Vic. It has 46000+ miles. I can at least work on it and it runs well. New cars are way overpriced.

[@sowhatwearedoomed]

That year has known overheating problems .

[@edwardtessier7935]

You rock man... Thanks 👍🏻

[@mararamitchpeace]

LOOOOOLOLOLOL! that is an Ungodly amount of work just to get to the battery.....WHY THO?

[@MasterHost100]

Another reason not to get a ford. Honda+toyota+subaru all have it in front

[@flash521]

Well I like this video but that rocking back and forth on my one side of the wiper just isn’t working. It is like someone superglued it on LOL. So, WD 40 twice no luck still stuck. Put grease on the bolt area and hope it work its way down tonight and tomorrow I will try to get that bugger to come off. Then, I hope to complete the process. Still, nice explanation.

[@dbobski]

Flash Wow, what a pain that one is being! Did you finally get it loose?

[@flash521]

David Roberts - No, I did not get it loose after grease, WD 40, watching 3 other KZbins on how to remove a stuck windshield wiper arm. Then, trying those techniques (minus the puller because I don’t have one). So, to sidestep that stuck arm problem I removed the Escape battery using the standard by removing the air filter and air filter assemblage. There is more than one way to skin an Escape. Maybe someday I will buy a puller to remove that windshield wiper arm. Maybe . . . Thanks for the response.

[@louielouie4187]

The thumbs down are just from the dyslexic folks that's all

[@dbobski]

Louie Louie haha...nice!

[@justanotherguy8791]

Bro you video rocked. Did it myself. Thank you

[@dbobski]

Thanks I appreciate that. Congrats on getting it done yourself!! That’s what I like to hear!

[@alfabetony]

Great video but now my windshield wipers are running into each other lol

[@donnie8677]

Great video!! Thank you

[@dbobski]

@@donnie8677 Thanks!

[@bradcow2000]

Thanks so much man. Perfect tutorial. My 2015 has 10mm bolts for the cowl too. Ford sucks for this design. Looks to me like they could have easily swapped positions with the wiper fluid reservoir and saved us all a lot of trouble. Smh.

[@dbobski]

Thanks, I appreciate that. Great idea about swapping positions with wiper fluid, I completely agree. It would be much easier to funnel fluid back to that area.

[@faizanjoyia]

It’s easier to move the airbox and pull it out

[@TheOzthewiz]

AGREED! Plus you don't have to fuck with the wipers trying to get them back in proper sync! Also, since the air box is out, gives you a chance to spray the MAF sensor and possibly change the air filter all in one shot!

[@giscar7834]

Works for 2016 Escape. No battery store wanted to replace this battery 😔. I had to do it using your step by step instructions. The only difference is that I needed a 10mm not 8mm. Also after disconnecting the battery, I needed to push it inside before lifting one end otherwise it got stuck. The other difficulty I faced was to align the wiper blades properly, but after few tries, it worked. Thanks again

[@rbrooks1305]

I usually use a silver paint pen to mark them before removal. 👍

[@dbobski]

*Ordering a Tesla Model 3, S or X? Get FREE Supercharging **ts.la/david16848* Already ordered, but haven't taken delivery? Give this code to your Tesla rep: _david16848_ Also, just a heads up...some of the newer Escape models use 10mm instead of 8mm bolts. Thanks Dennis and Zachary for letting me know. 👍

[@hawk362]

Thank you.

[@TheDouceHouse]

Thanks! This was a huge help. The 2015 has 10 mm bolts.

[@dbobski]

Great! Glad it helped...thanks for letting me know!

[@gl.72637]

Thanks for the video. Helped so much. Is there an easy way to rotate those bolts holding the battery Metal holder? My sockets are not long, so for initial part I had to struggle with a spanner(wrench). Also, the battery is heavy and lifting it out with hand barely going in, is also a struggle. Is there any easier way?

[@pattyfranco827]

Thank you for proving to my mom that there's a "how to" KZbin video for everything. The AAA guy didn't even know how to get to the battery.

[@dbobski]

No kidding? Further proof that this whole battery situation is a bigger problem than it should be. Thanks for sharing!

[@paultiger9985]

Thanks David - My wife took her 2016 Escape to the dealer to change the battery. I have the tools, but didn't know it until watching this video. What's with Ford for this bolox? My other Ford is a '77 F150. Easy to change that battery. A ½" and a 9/16 open end does it all.

[@dbobski]

Paul Tiger I still haven’t found out why Ford did this. I don’t think anyone knows. They should’ve kept it as easy to do as your ‘77!

[@babycondor21]

Just had to change my battery and this helped a lot. Thanks! Bonus points for the horn sound effect.

[@dbobski]

Thanks for the comment, glad the video helped! Finally someone mentioned the horn! 👍🏼

[@ronrealtor888]

Hi David, The battery replacement vid was a huge help. Took me 35 mins to remove (learning curve) and 15 mins to put back. I am looking forward to beating my record next battery change..... lol. Note: when I removed the battery the stock battery it was NOT maintenance free! All cells were dry. If I had known, I would have squirted some water into the cell somehow and probably would have gotten 2-3 more years life. My replacement battery is maintenance free. Would you consider doing a vid re trunk release latch? I have a 2013 escape which decided not to lock anymore. It will close shut but the nasty blinking light on the dash keeps dinging. Thanks if you can help.

[@rbrooks1305]

Sooo, what kind of battery are we expecting to see when we pop that cowl off? I see 3 listings a NON-AGM battery (IQ unknown), a SMART-AGM for stop-start cursed vehicles, and a non-Smart version. I didn't realize there was a non stop-start version of the Escape for 2018, I certainly would have requested it. All 3 Batts came up on a search for my 2018. I'm wondering what would happen if I put a non-Smart battery in there. Would I get a constant error code on the dash? Would it fully disable the stop-start (my objective) or would it just partially disable stop-start?

[@JaceMNelson]

Thank for this step-by-Step. Ford wanted to charge 243.98 to change the battery on my S/O ford. Thank you for the savings!

[@davea5794]

Thanks, brother! I popped the hood of my wife's Escape and said WTF?!!! I thought I was going to have to take it to the dealer to get a new battery.

[@dbobski]

David Ashworth I know the feeling! That’s how it went down for me as well. Glad the video helped...thanks for reaching out!

[@justbob333]

I'm no mechanic, but when the design make you scratch you head wondering, wait, how do i jump start this? graah, had to get a flash light out to notice the ground lead had a wire going to somewhere acessible.

[@tdnye13]

Awesome video, saved me quite a bit of money. Just one comment, I have a 2016 Escape and I needed a 10mm socket for the bolts in the cowl instead of the 8mm. Otherwise info was perfect!

[@dbobski]

Thank you for your comment...glad the video helped you out! I’m going to update the video description to indicate the possible differences in the socket size. Thanks again!

[@TheOzthewiz]

Replaced the battery in a '13 Focus (essentially the same set up), by removing just ONE bolt on the left side of the cowl. Then GENTLY lifting the corner of the cowl. This provided enough clearance to pull the battery up and over the front edge of the battery case. MUCH simpler than going through all the bullshit in this video! No offense!

[@robinsongguitars]

Typical crazy Ford design. What size battery does the 2018 Escape take? thx

[@blablametalhead]

Thanks for the vid.... just put a battery in a 2014 Escape in about a hour 👍🏻

[@dbobski]

James Hail that’s what I love to hear! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@McThugga]

Thanks for the video. Apparently I’m the mechanic here at work so KZbin is my best friend. Quick and straight to the point 👌🏻

[@KennyH88]

The wipers trick saved me from ripping them off and throwing them across the street... 10 mins of just trying to pull them straight off 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@travisevans2549]

This doesn’t look easier than just taking out the air box, which is what I did on my 2013. This is way more steps.

[@SamHRH]

I was just thinking this... I guess it comes down to how arsed I’ll be 😂

[@Willard-qn1of]

David Robert's thank you, thank you!! Your video made installation on my moms 2018 Ford Escape very simple with your step-by-step instructions. Also you mentioning all the tools that were needed every step of the way. You saved my $$ from going to a mechanic. Your awesome!!

[@SksToTheMini14]

Thx for the how to video, I just made $50 changing a guys battery for him.

[@dbobski]

Allan Abramoff No kidding? Nice...glad the video helped!

[@PrankZabba]

I grew up in a family of mechanics, and when my friend let me look under her hood. I was like, omg, no. One thing my dad always has said is that you look under the hood first. Is it easy to get at everything you need to replace. If not, dont even bother looking amusing further. I'm sure Ford did this as a scam. I couldn't even believe the owners manual. What a waste of paper. It's like, if anything goes wrong. Bring it into a ford dealership. There isnt even instructions on how to replace it. Just bring it in. My question is, just how easy is it to lift this battery up and out. Since it's not shown in this video either, I just have a hard time believing that once I get in there after all this and its gonna lift straight out? Isnt it still up and under the window? So, if it dont lift straight out to have a new one drop in. Then what's the trick to it?

[@GranjersGarage]

Pull the air box and zip tube out, disconnect the B+ terminal, lift the front panel of the battery box while slightly pulling out on the front sides. Remove the two 10mm nuts for the battery hold down, I used a 1/4” drive ratchet, and the battery will slide out the front. Lift on the B- cable and current sensor wire on the outer side of the battery while doing so. Just an alternative method as there is more than one way to skin a cat.

[@mechwar31]

So I'm trying to troubleshoot a misfiring cylinder. Every couple of days the check engine light goes off. I'll switch some components around so I can try to isolate what's causing the problem, and then I have to disconnect the negative terminal to reset the code and see if it reproduces itself. This car is my daily commuter, so I need to keep having it together and being functional. In my previous 10 years of owning a car, I have never needed to have my own OBD reader, but the hassle of having to repeatedly take apart the entire battery cover cluster on the escape has inspired me to go out and buy one today. I am so sick of having to get to the negative terminal so I can clear codes.

[@samchu5890]

Thank you Ford for putting the battery all the way in the back of the car. Fuck most auto parts don't want to mess with an Escape. It takes longer to install the battery. It used to take about 45 minutes. You either have to take off the cowling or air filter to get to the battery. Fuck if you take it to a Pep Boys it cost around $45 to install the battery. And another thing about this fuck up suv is the plastic cover you have to remove to change the oil. And no transmission dipstick. Ford don't want you to service this vehicle yourself.

[@ptdropper1]

Thanks very much. Your guide is great! I can add that you will need a 10 mm tall socket to remove the battery bracket and battery power cables. Thanks again.

[@dbobski]

Robert Smigielski great point...can’t believe I failed to mention that...thanks!

[@virusthewolf]

That is too much work. There are many other methods to remove it in much fewer steps and without the risk of breaking the cowl or cowl clips "cowl clips are very fragile" or missing with wipers. Look it up.

[@briancartwright7]

Holy fuck I would have never gotten a Ford Escape 2019 if I knew about this!!

[@trudygreenup1281]

Thank you for the help on this battery exchange, I was so afraid my roommate was going to shoot my car at one point. Now he just want the name and phone number of the designer!!

[@dbobski]

Yes, very frustrating!!

[@johnathonhooks6105]

Great video. Helped me tremendously. But after putting the wipers back on they do not work properly any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@dennisd9766]

This video was a great help. On my 2016 Escape the 8mm lots were 10mm but easy change. Totally nuts tomhave to take half the car apart to get to the darn battery!!! Thanks David! 👍👍👍

[@dbobski]

Yes, completely nuts!! Wish I knew the reasoning behind putting it there. I still haven't figured out why. Glad the video helped you! Thanks for the comment to let me know!! 👍🏼👊🏼

[@mr.nonchalant7308]

I had a 2008 pontiac gxp and a 2012 chevy malibu and both were way harder than this.

[@richjuarezrj]

Thank you very much for the detailed intructions! you made it a breeze! they definitely want to send you to a mechanic for waht should be a simple procedure.

[@MrDutchman100]

Saved my ass thanks

[@dbobski]

Awesome! 👊🏼

[@davidchisenhall8705]

Good and informative video. Lots of help, thank you

[@dbobski]

No problem...glad it helped!

[@kerryevans4662]

Did a battery change on a 2016 Escape. This guy was definitely to the point. One thing to emphasize is on the cowls, the upper one has the clips that attach from the rear of the cowl at the base of the windshield. When he says not to yank on that, he's dead on. Like many things on cars, certain things can't be manhandled, especially when clips are involved as it's very easy to break them. For this, I started on the ends and worked my way to the center until all were free. The clips that hold the two sections together - do like he shows you and gradually pry them out. Also, do like he says on the wiper arms as you can do a number on them when removing them. Otherwise, great video! Saw other comments pertaining to why engineers design things like this. Have to agree. They sure as hell don't make it easy. But videos like this give you some hope. Don't be afraid to try something like this. Will save you a few bucks in the end!

[@dbobski]

Kerry Evans Good points you make here. I completely agree with you...thank you for your constructive comments. Always appreciated!!

[@jeffarnholt1310]

You don't need to remove the cowling. The battery is accessible if you remove the air filter box in front, which is easier. For a great how-to, see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m37SmGNsrNdpr5Y

[@alcampbell512]

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.

[@darrelminer3124]

Great video, 2 corrections I have, 1st there is only 1 bolt on each side of the top cowling not 2 and the 8 mm bolts he references are actually 10 mm.

[@jdarling2k]

A co-worker had to go through this difficult procedure. I will NEVER buy a Ford.

[@jonchristensen1407]

Remove the air box. Alot less chance of breaking plastic. Just easier. Period.

[@dharmachandra9131]

This video just saved me because Walmart said that this was to complicated as they could t change it. Watched the video, did in the parking lot myself.

[@gooniesneversaydie6646]

This is nuts. Just replaced mine. Remove the air filter box and pull out the battery. Hate to see you do an oil change. Do you take off the transmission to do it lol.

[@britup1]

Just did one and while you were very clear in your instructions, there is another way. If you move the air filter box out of the way, the front of the battery box slides off then you can reach the hold down and pull the battery forward to remove the terminals. Seemed a little easier to me.

[@CBREWORK]

Thank you for the instructions worked perfectly

[@dbobski]

Great! You’re welcome, glad it helped.

[@scottomason]

Thanks for the help. Horrible curses on the engineers. I have plenty of design complaints on Fords older the 1991. I think they hate the DIY'er.

[@dbobski]

I agree. They want everyone to have to come to them for any maintenance.

[@dennispalmer6007]

Engineers continue to astound me with their complete lack of common sense. Real life is not found in a book.

[@mikeboluyt7654]

Worked perfectly, Thanks for the short to the point instruction.

[@dandonaldson7235]

What a pain in the ass! Thanks for the help!

[@dbobski]

Dan Donaldson Glad it helped!

[@mr.wonderful5573]

Firestone charged $375 to replace my dead battery.

[@ub1243]

Very good video. Quick and to the point. Made this change very easy. Thank you.

[@dbobski]

ub1243 No problem. Glad it helped...thanks for the comment.

[@goldenmanuever1176]

Thanks for doing this Dave. Going to do it on my '14 2.0 turbo tomorrow

[@davezaroski2479]

Straight to the job .great .saw an other battery removal post way harder .

[@richvarela9636]

that sucks ass...they made it extremely hard to do what used to be routine maintainance

[@maddhatter2308]

worked like a charm. thnks

[@dbobski]

Good to hear, thanks!

[@bradshawroger]

This was a great step by step. It made it fairly straightforward - thanks! As others have noted, my 2015 used 10 mms nuts rather that 8 mm.

[@dbobski]

Roger Bradshaw Glad to hear it helped...and thanks for clarifying about the 10 vs 8 mm.

[@blueaceerich]

Thank you! Great video

[@dbobski]

Erich Davison Thanks!

[@univac7677]

Nice video. Just did this today on our 2018 Escape. I found that the referenced 8 mm bolts were 10 mm. Other than that this went pretty well. Took me 1 hour to do this. I consider myself moderately mechanical. This video definitely helped. Thank you.

[@LesHaskell]

I was wondering about the date. I have a 2018, too.

[@jamesalbert618]

This video is totally different. Dont need to do any of the steps in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/m37SmGNsrNdpr5Y

[@duediligence791]

It’s inaccessible because it only needs to be changed every 5-6 years

[@Joshua.Carrasco]

Hey man. Thanks so much for this video. It is my 5th time watching it and it perfect for when I have to change out the spark plugs. Short and simple video. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@dbobski]

xxdaonlipapi4uxx24 Awesome, man...thanks for watching and reaching out to me...glad it helped! 👍🏼

[@weichung0319]

Nice vid. Worst design ever for the battery.

[@papashoaib]

Thank you

[@dbobski]

Shoaib Alam Thanks for watching!

[@walterrau3724]

2014 Escape has 10mm bolts, but other than that the directions are great!! got it done and thank you for the help!

[@dbobski]

Walter Rau thanks for the comment, glad it went well for you!!