How to replace the car battery on a Ford EcoSport

As the new Ford Puma is set to arrive, the outgoing EcoSport will soon be hitting the used market with a bang. We show you how to replace the car battery on a Ford EcoSport

Lawrence Minnie

19 Sep 2023 · 09:25Car Ownership1 min read

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Power sport

The Ford EcoSport remains a solid choice for those seeking a city car that can double up as a weekend adventure mobile. It is now in its second generation and has had a number of facelifts since its global introduction in 2012.

With many of these crossovers now available on the second-hand market you may be tempted to snap one up for yourself but you should be aware that the vehicle battery may need to be replaced. This is not a problem though as replacing it is a simple task that you can tackle on your own.

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You will need:

Replacement battery of correct amperage and frame size
10mm wrench

Let's get it done

1. Open the bonnet

2. Locate the battery

3. Remove the enclosed ECU box using the 10mm wrench to access the terminals and hold down clamp

4. Using the 10mm again, remove the hold down clamp

5. Use the 10mm to remove the negative battery terminal

6. Use the 10mm to remove the positive battery terminal

7. Exchange battery

8. Reassemble in reverse order

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more