How to replace battery on Ford Escape 2017 2018 2019 with stop start AMG battery

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[@toobored54]

What impressed me was how you kept all the leafs and garbage on the cover intact when you put the cover back on.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Lol

[@shaneparsons874]

lol 😂

[@ricardocorrea6285]

Thinking the same…that Baby still ugly

[@berserkir]

Thanks, my mom has this car and I can't believe how infuriating it was to see the battery placement. I knew I had to take those panels off but it was great seeing a step by step. I was a shade tree mechanic whenever the internet wasn't around I remember working all day on stuff like this trying to figure out what I had to take off. Makes me even more thankful guys like you take the time to make these videos

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup

[@thefilmdegenerate]

I’m glad this was the first video I found. My car died last night and when I went to jump it, I was in shock. I was hoping I wouldn’t have to remove the air intake and anything else. Although this is a fucking absurd process to change a battery, still easier than the alternative way. I appreciate you!

[@RBTheMechanic]

This is crazy!! Some people also said they could do it but removing the filter housing and the lower filter housing and slide the battery through

[@alvind.6904]

We need to stop buying these cars until they start making them easier to do simple repairs. The automobile companies want you to take your car to their dealerships so they can charge you extremely high prices on parts and labor.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup and too many unnecessary sensors

[@warrenhoffman653]

Exactly

[@GerardoMarin-jp6cy]

Maybe they do it that way just to prevent battery theft

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@GerardoMarin-jp6cy I don’t think this will stop the battery theft they don’t need to undo all this just wrip it apart

[@GerardoMarin-jp6cy]

@@RBTheMechanic then let's buy vehicles that it's easy to replace the battery

[@KingAmazon]

Thanks so much for this video! I'm an industrial mechanic but I am clueless when it comes to working on cars, not only did you give clear instructions, you mentioned things that could go wrong, things to look out for/avoid, and best of all you specified exactly what tools were needed for the job. Most other videos I found went the way of taking off the air manifold but that way really looked like a potential can of worms, and the only other video I found showing the way you did it was a rushed video that only mentioned some of the tools needed and really glossed over some important details. This video is the best and you're a life saver!!!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup !!! Thank you

[@ChenLaw88]

Absolutely saved my life 💯 thanks for the end to end walkthrough, made it much easier to know what to expect and to know you weren't doing some magic off camera that would be impossible to duplicate. Took only about 40 minutes to do after watching this. 😅 Thank you!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice glad u got it done!!!! Good job!!! I’m really disappointed with this design this could had been lot easier if they made the top cover split in half to expose the battery

[@ChenLaw88]

@@RBTheMechanic 100% agree, when I had to get a jump this afternoon was the first time I looked at it since getting the car and I was absolutely stunned 😲

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@ChenLaw88 yeah

[@pslay9324]

This was an excellent video, My husband is working, I got his tools. I know I can do this myself might take me longer, but you gave excellent instructions

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup glad ur motivated???

[@TaylorsWorkshop]

Fantastic video. This is the first time i fixed something and it was easier than shown in the video lol.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah!!

[@wgm-en2gx]

Thanks for videoing this. I think the design engineers ought to be charged with a crime for putting the battery in that location.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah crazy design I had customer request me to do it flyby removing the filter housing I warned him he went to another place they damaged sensor and duct pipe and had lean codes.

[@wgm-en2gx]

@@RBTheMechanic Yeah I watched another video where they removed the filter box. Looks very risky and only slightly easier than your method. I think the extra effort in your method is worth mitigating the risk of damaging sensors and cables.

[@tdiiulio]

Thanks for much for posting this. Local shops wouldn't replace the battery due to challenging access and dealership wanted $80. Following your video made it easy. Appreciate!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Ok cool I think $80 is not so bad for this disaster design

[@jaredfunk7941]

80? Oh man where I am it's around 400-500$ to get it replaced. Even on simple battery changes where it took me faster to replace in their parking lot, than it would've to bring the vehicle into their shop

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@jaredfunk7941 yeah that’s crazy cost

[@ericjohnson93]

Thanks for this informative video! Won't write what I think of the Ford engineers and where they can put this battery placement design!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah they crazy engineer prolly had nothing better to do

[@mike-il4dg]

I agree with you "you never want to do this again" :-) The scary part is, that is probably the easiest thing to replace/fix on the car.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah some was able to mange to move the air filter housing and slip the battery

[@chevyboyforlife4234]

You shouldn't need a toolbox to change a battery.

[@RBTheMechanic]

U should need more than 1 tool to change battery

[@dlacklack1568]

i found this channel today, thanks for the tips! wasn’t nearly as hard to change after watching this video, i changed wipers,oil and i looked where battery was and about crapped myself 😂

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah this is bad design

[@shawnajefferson]

I would have had no clue how to replace my battery had it not been for this video. Thank you!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Cool glad u found my video this is disaster tho bad design

[@ATAHUALPA867]

Ford now makin everything a pain . Who was the genius that built these cars. Thanks for video defenitely buying battery and having a mechanic do the work.

[@RBTheMechanic]

This was crazy design u can even jump it

[@patsywebb7874]

We used your video this morning to remove the battery so so easy thank you for the video. You did a wonderful job. Kudos to you.❤️

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice good job!! Glad video helped you!!

[@osas201]

The engineers who did this all need to lose their jobs!!!!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Before they get fired they need to say we f-Ed and it should be recall on the design then they can walk out

[@warrenhoffman653]

They probably got a promotion for giving Ford Dealers business

[@paultoth2109]

Thank you for this video! I can’t believe how much stuff had to be removed to replace this battery but at least your video saved me from either destroying something by mistake or destroying something out of frustration!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah this was wicked design

[@ancrnus3107]

Best video, step by step, thank u so much. I wish ford would give more spaces between everything.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@gaigechacon845]

This is a lifesaver! I found a couple other videos that made me start to takeoff the filter. But I was sure there is another way. Thank you again.👌🏻

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup it’s complicated but this is safer way

[@mmarmrcz6770]

Darn good video! Thanks! Made changing the battery a breeze on my daughter's 2017 Escape SE.... (just a tip for anyone, but not necessary) Having a Milwaukee Brushless Cordless Extended Reach High Speed Ratchet or equivalent, made this job so much easier and faster. Definitely easier on the wrists.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup love them Electric power tools

[@antoniachurchill8799]

Thank you!!! Your video helped us fix my escape! You did an awesome job!

[@RBTheMechanic]

You're welcome!!

[@dustinswafford9232]

I thought my old Dodge Avenger was a pain in the ass when I had to take the front left front wheel and remove the wheel well cover to get to the battery. This was way worse. Thanks for the walkthrough.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah that was bad design also

[@my2cents930]

Great video bro! But, I have to critique you just a bit. #1, quit smacking the wiper blades over and over. A properly placed pry bar will pop them right off. And those are the wiper blades, not the wiper motors you remove. #2 This is a big one that everyone misses, that battery box is NOT a solid rectangle. It is tight, but lift the front section up about 3/8's of an inch and it pops right off making the job MUCH easier.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Ok

[@RBTheMechanic]

Tried the front section didn’t like it

[@jeremiahfocht4485]

Love the video! Videos like this help the common man save $$$ love the bada bing bada boom !

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup !!! This video will help lot of people ford need to rethink this

[@crunchyrollser]

You are a hero for making this video!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah thank you! Very bad design u can also try to remove the battery by removing air filter housing more trouble tho

[@michaelredlin2631]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@RBTheMechanic]

You're welcome!

[@UtubeAdviser]

Who ever is the engineer for Ford Escape needs to be FIRED ASAP!!! This is the dumbest design I've ever seen in my life. WTF was he/she thinking of???

[@RBTheMechanic]

Or that engineer should be responsible to change the battery free for all failed battries

[@davidturk6170]

Thanks for the video. Some comments. Fully charge your new battery before installing. They are not fully charged (some are low as 1/4 charge) before installing. Clean the battery box before putting new battery in. Clean the battery connectors (inside, with special brush) before installing on new battery. Clean the tray before removing and again before reinstalling. And don’t forget to reset the BMS (see other KZbin videos). It’s easy. Last, test (start the car) before putting the cover back on.

[@richardsanchez9447]

Video was very helpful Thanks

[@RBTheMechanic]

Welcome !! Glad video was helpful

[@virgilespinoza1118]

Thank you for your help!!

[@RBTheMechanic]

You're welcome!

[@dougwiltfong9738]

i like the finesse that you use. !

[@RBTheMechanic]

Thanks

[@TheAtys]

Great video, my guy!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Thank you!!

[@marcoalfi]

That was awesome. Thank you so much.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Welcome

[@knikula]

thanks for the video, took me a few minutes to find the battery... 2 wiper motors... sheesh...

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah bad design try removing intake housing for filter battery maybe can slide out but doubt it

[@keelanrhoden2023]

some of us car guys hate doing these changes on this specific make and model

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes it’s wild design

[@treadleloops1153]

Great video. Thinking of purchasing a 2019 Escape and one of my concerns the salesperson couldn't answer was how to change the battery. Do I need to go through all this if I use this vehcile to charge my diesel truck, which often needs a jump especially during winter?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Jump from this car to ur truck??? First of all I’ll wait for ur answe how ever I wouldn’t jump from this car it got too many sensors and battery sensor so much to go wrong with how ever access to battery is as u can difficult

[@treadleloops1153]

@@RBTheMechanic thank you for responding. I'm beginning to wonder if I shouldn't invest in repairing my 2009 Ford Fusion. Newer vehicles seem too sensitive for my poor rural lifestyle. Fixing the Fusion would cost about the same. You've been a help.

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@treadleloops1153 yeah they r too many sensor I for this reason bought 2009 sienna and only sensor it got I hate is tire pressure sensors and one went out I put in regular valve and put sticker of my kid on the light on dash

[@fjordmanak]

Way easier to remove the air filter housing and slide it forward out of the battery box.

[@RBTheMechanic]

I guess but what about other cables

[@clintnichols1654]

10mm 3/8 ratchet for bracket and slide battery forward and remove negative.

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@clintnichols1654 ya that u can do too but risky and need lot of sensor relearning

[@clintnichols1654]

@RBTheMechanic I've done hundreds of these batteries the same way everytime and no need for sensor relearning or any extra bullshit

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@clintnichols1654 try it and ask the people if they had all the lights on dash after it

[@thatguy8356]

Quick question. What voltage you got on that electric drill?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Didn’t do that drain test

[@eg395]

Thank you very much bro!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Welcome

[@stevenludwig4195]

Super helpful thank you

[@RBTheMechanic]

Welcome

[@omarel-harrache9014]

Thanks so much!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Welcome

[@terminatormark5]

An alternative is to completely remove the air box and you can move the wall of the battery forward for access to the negative clamp

[@RBTheMechanic]

That’s also one way

[@joemaillard]

Thank you!

[@RBTheMechanic]

You're welcome!

[@troyfullerton889]

Love yr style bro thanks for the information 🙏 it's funny how everything got to be a pain in the a$$ every time one someone's by ya or doing a video 😂 my GPA always said if you ain't bleedin you ain't doing the job right God bless and ty again way better then doing it the other way too

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah I was not happy with this Ford design

[@troyfullerton889]

@@RBTheMechanic me to !!!!

[@2011mendo]

You are realistic, that I'll give ya... thanks

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup thank u

[@ucckyop2913]

Btw you don’t have to keep smashing the windshield wipers, if you wiggle them they come right off lol

[@RBTheMechanic]

True figures that out after haha thanks for tip

[@bryantconley1971]

This installment is genuinely cruel. This man had bad intentions. It’s a crime.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Tray moving out the air box and then have check engine light and lean codes good luck!!

[@agustinguzman6375]

Great video! wow, was Ford intentionally making the battery this difficult to remove??...

[@RBTheMechanic]

Not sure but it didn’t have to be like this just too cover could had been split in to 2 parts

[@nebojsa1976]

Did 4yo baby designed this?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Prolly the engineer was baby sitting a 4 year old

[@timmyt1232]

What a pain in the A** to replace a car battery.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes very bad design

[@patochill1330]

Hi, that car need a matching battery?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes amg

[@patochill1330]

@@RBTheMechanic Sorry, I meant if you have to do some learning to the computer through a scan, indicate that the battery was changed, like bmw

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@patochill1330 no u don’t need to do that however once ur battery is disconnect tires light and other lights will come on u can reset them or drive the car for few days they will relearn

[@ricardocorrea6285]

Ford charge almost $90-$100, pepboys or advanced charge an addition of nearly $50 just to installed

[@RBTheMechanic]

Not bad

[@newfie-dean5803]

It’s truly unbelievable what Ford does these days. I bought one of these vehicles new in 2019, a titanium, and it don’t even have 70,000 miles on it now and I have had so many issues, now some problem that seems like a PCM issue. I feel like never buying a Ford again.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah not only Ford all other American car have bad engineers working yesterday I saw Chevy with 4 electric calipers.

[@mutakasata6752]

AAA Roadside Assistance Left The Chat!!! all that for a car battery? Naah man. I'll go and shop for another car.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup honda or Toyotas easy

[@venpeddapalli7189]

The sleazy auto companies designed this on purpose so you are compelled to take the car to the shop

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup

[@NarlepoaxIII]

Man, hindsight is such a bitch. If I'd known that the Ford Escape had such stupid engineering, I never would have bought one. Thank you for the video. It's such a huge help.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah this is bad design

[@aLwAyZn4EvABABY]

Take out intake slide battery out boom done

[@RBTheMechanic]

That also but possability of other issues

[@rickebrite5409]

All you gotta do is remove air filter and casing

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup

[@krevin14]

What a horrible design!! Thanks for the guidance.

[@RBTheMechanic]

You're welcome!! Yup bad design

[@indradass6930]

The way the battery is place is so stupid whoever idea to place a vehicle battery way inside under dashboard ....the most expensive way to replace a vehicle battery .

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah this is bad design

[@davinyang6279]

I go it out by taking the air box out

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah that’s another way I guess

[@ProJanitor]

Omg what a nightmare

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah. They crazzzzyyyy to design this

[@alavath]

you are so wrong. you remove the air filter and assembly that is in front of the battery

[@RBTheMechanic]

As I was doing it I stated why not to do that

[@alavath]

@@RBTheMechanic sorry i didn't even watch the whole video because it seemed like the best way is the way i mentioned and then i watched a whole video that way. but it's a good video as far as sound and video quality goes. so two thumbs up for that

[@CleoRich734]

It’s ridiculous to go through all that for a battery smh

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah crazy design

[@CleoRich734]

What do I use to get the battery strap but off?

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@CleoRich734 what?

[@user-rr8dj8iv9z]

Wipers not working now smh

[@RBTheMechanic]

Double check ur work this shouldn’t had acted wipers

[@deanberry3286]

😂 at least clean the post n leaves out

[@odywilly1485]

This shit is ridiculous

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup crazy design

[@norm379]

FORD BUILDS CRAP THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIX..MANY TIMES FOR ME..

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah these made bad design choices if they folllow some honda or Toyota styles and especially under coating. Ford could be top of the line car. They just need to make them more relaiable

[@neftalirosado6167]

My Lord , bad design 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup

[@bobdroidsky225]

What a ridiculous design!!!! On my old ford I can swap out the battery in under 30 seconds.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah this is stupid I tried taking out the filter housing on one car to slide out the battery it was more disaster broke duct pipe

[@johnrojas7149]

OMG. This is ridiculously terrible.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah