Section 6: Damaged Vehicle Guidance and Storage
Damaged Vehicle Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped with
High Voltage Batteries
(Towing and Recovery Operators and Vehicle Storage Facilities)
In the event of damage or fire involving an Electric Vehicle (EV) or Hybrid-Electric Vehicle (HEV):
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Always assume the High Voltage battery and associated components are energized and fully charged.
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Exposed electrical components, wires and High Voltage batteries present potential High Voltage shock hazards.
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Venting/off-gassing High Voltage battery vapors are potentially toxic and flammable.
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Physical damage to the vehicle or High Voltage battery may result in immediate or delayed release of toxic and/or flammable gases and
fire.
Identifying Vehicle for High Voltage System Disabling and Vehicle Shutdown
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Determine if the vehicle is an electric or hybrid-electric vehicle, and if it is, advise your dispatch and all other responders that an electric
or hybrid-electric vehicle is involved.
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To identify potential symptoms of a damaged High Voltage system, contact an authorized service center or vehicle manufacturer
representative. Refer to the vehicle Owner Manual, Emergency Placard (included in the vehicle Owner Manual) and/or the Emergency
Response Guide for appropriate contact information.
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If you detect leaking fluids, sparks, smoke, flames, increased temperature, gurgling, popping or hissing noises from the High Voltage
battery compartment, ventilate the passenger area (such as, roll down windows or open doors) and call 911.
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Be alert. There is a potential for delayed fire with damaged lithium-ion batteries.
Vehicle Recovery/Transportation
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Call an authorized service center or the vehicle manufacturer, if necessary, to determine additional steps that should be taken to safely
recover or transport the vehicle.
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Always approach the vehicle from the sides to stay out of potential travel path. It may be difficult to determine if the vehicle is running due
to lack of engine noise.
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Place vehicle into park (P), set the parking brake, turn off the vehicle, activate hazard lights, and remove the keys to a distance at least 5
m (16 ft) from the vehicle until loading the vehicle for transport.
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Refer to the vehicle owner manual/recovery guide to locate proper attachment/connection points and transport method.
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Avoid contact with orange High Voltage cabling and areas identified as High Voltage risk by warning labels.
Post Impact Braking
How Does Post Impact Braking Work
In the event of a moderate to severe crash, the braking system reduces the vehicle’s speed in order to prevent or reduce the ipact of a
potential secondary crash.
Post Impact Braking Limitations
Post impact braking does not activate if any of the following occur.
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The anti-lock braking system is damaged during the collision.
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Electronic stability control is disabled.
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Vehicle speed is below 10 km/h.
Overriding Post Impact Braking
You can override post impact braking by pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.
Post Impact Braking Indicators
It flashes when a post impact braking event is occurring.
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Damaged Vehicle Guidance and Storage
Section 6: Damaged Vehicle Guidance and Storage
2021 Mustang Mach-E Emergency Response Guide - 11/2020
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