2017 Wrecker Towing Manual
December, 2017 Ver.1
CPR © 2017 FORD MOTOR COMPANY
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121
12/2017
FCS-12141-18
SHEET 9 OF 14
TOWING, RECOVERY AND STORAGE OF DAMAGED FORD MOTOR COMPANY
ELECTRIC AND HYBRID - Electric Vehicles
For questions contact Ford USA 1-800-392-3673 / Ford Canada 1-800-565-3673
In the event of damage or fire involving an Electric Vehicle (EV) or Hybrid-Electric Vehicle (HEV):
• Always assume the high voltage (HV) battery and associated components are energized and
fully charged.
• Exposed electrical components, orange HV cables/wires and HV batteries present potential
HV shock hazards.
• Venting/off-gassing of HV lithium ion battery vapors are potentially toxic and flammable.
• There is a potential for delayed fire or delayed release of toxic and/or flammable gases with
lithium-ion batteries.
Vehicle Shutdown and HV System Disabling
• Advise your dispatcher and all other responders that an electric or hybrid-electric vehicle is involved.
• 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.
• Place the vehicle into P (Park), set the parking brake, turn the vehicle off, activate hazard lights, and
remove keys to a distance at least 16 feet from the vehicle until loading the vehicle for transport.
• If you detect leaking fluids, sparks, smoke, flames, increased temperature, gurgling, popping or
hissing noises from the HV battery compartment, ventilate the passenger area and call 911.
Focus Electric Battery and High Voltage Service Disconnect Locations
1. High voltage batteries.
2. High voltage service disconnects.
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