Vehicle Storage
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Contact an authorized Ford or Lincoln Dealer as soon as possible as there may be additional steps necessary to secure,
discharge, handle, and/or store the High Voltage battery and vehicle.
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Do not store a severely damaged vehicle with a lithium-ion battery inside a structure or within 15 m (50 ft) of any structure or vehicle.
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Make sure the passenger and cargo compartments remain ventilated.
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Prior to placing vehicle in storage, and while located in storage area/tow lot, continue to inspect vehicle for leaking fluids, sparks, smoke,
flames, gurgling or bubbling sounds from the High Voltage battery and call 911 if any of these are detected.
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Maintain clear access to stored vehicles for monitoring and emergency response if needed.
For specific information and safety preparation regarding the High Voltage system, refer to WWW.MOTORCRAFTSERVICE.COM, select
quick guides for the appropriate vehicle emergency response guide.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to pull / tow vehicle with wheels on the ground as this may cause the vehicle to generate electricity and can cause
potential damage.
WARNING:
ELECTRIC VEHICLES DAMAGED BY A CRASH MAY HAVE COMPROMISED HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY SYSTEMS AND PRESENT A
POTENTIAL HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. EXERCISE CAUTION AND WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) INCLUDING HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY GLOVES AND BOOTS. REMOVE ALL METALLIC JEWELRY,
INCLUDING WATCHES AND RINGS. ISOLATE THE HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM AS DIRECTED BY THE FORD EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GUIDE FOR THE VEHICLE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
WARNING:
DAMAGED ELECTRIC VEHICLES SUBMERGED IN WATER PRESENT A POTENTIAL HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
EXERCISE CAUTION AND WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) INCLUDING HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY
GLOVES AND BOOTS. REMOVE ALL METALLIC JEWELRY, INCLUDING WATCHES AND RINGS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXTRACT
THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY HAS DISCHARGED INDICATED BY THE ABSENCE OF BUBBLING OR FIZZING.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING:
FIRES IN CRASH-DAMAGED ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY EMIT TOXIC OR COMBUSTIBLE GASSES. SMALL AMOUNTS OF EYE, SKIN
OR LUNG IRRITANTS MAY BE PRESENT. WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS WHEN WORKING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OR IN A CONFINED AREA, SUCH AS A TUNNEL OR GARAGE. VENTILATE
THE VEHICLE INTERIOR BY OPENING VEHICLE WINDOWS OR DOORS. VENTILATE THE WORKING AREA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Damaged Vehicle Guidance and Storage
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Section 6: Damaged Vehicle Guidance and Storage
2021 Mustang Mach-E Emergency Response Guide - 11/2020
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