Can/should I jump start another vehicle with my Mach-E?

[Duck Norris]

is there an easy way to use jumper cables to use my Mach-e to jump start another vehicle? Are there remote posts somewhere other ones on the 12V battery? I googled this and searched here and on Youtube and couldn't find anything about it.

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[Mach-Lee]

Ford does not recommend this. The 12V battery in the Mach-E is small and there are risks to the electrical system electronics and headlights if there is a large voltage dip or surge while jump starting another vehicle. Do not jump start another vehicle unless it is a true emergency.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I wouldn't. I carry a small jump pack for this purpose. It's far cheaper than damaging anything in the Mustang.

 

[AliRafiee]

Keep one of these in your car.
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[65MustangBoy]

Never ever do this. To jump an ICE vehicle, you need a battery that has enough cranking amps to engage and turn the starter motor on the other vehicle. The 12V battery in the Mach E is not big enough or designed to do this. Per the comments above, carry a portable booster pack if you feel so inclined. The booster pack could be used to even power on your Mach E should the need arise.

 

[corradoborg]

Never ever do this. To jump an ICE vehicle, you need a battery that has enough cranking amps to engage and turn the starter motor on the other vehicle. The 12V battery in the Mach E is not big enough or designed to do this. Per the comments above, carry a portable booster pack if you feel so inclined. The booster pack could be used to even power on your Mach E should the need arise.

*as long as it's not INSIDE your Mach-E when its 12V battery dies with your doors and frunk closed. This is why my booster pack resides in my wife's car.

 

[65MustangBoy]

*as long as it's not INSIDE your Mach-E when its 12V battery dies with your doors and frunk closed. This is why my booster pack resides in my wife's car.

Lol, great point!!!!!

 

[Pmullin7]

*as long as it's not INSIDE your Mach-E when its 12V battery dies with your doors and frunk closed. This is why my booster pack resides in my wife's car.

I have one in both cars. They're not expensive, and it's easy to hand it to someone needing a boost. And her car is a hybrid whose manufacturer also recommends not to boost from it. An older Toyota.

 

[GreaseMonkey]

Why am I the only one here who's not moonlighting as a AAA battery boosting guy?

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

Why am I the only one here who's not moonlighting as a AAA battery boosting guy?

Did you ever live with a crap car? I grew up needing to push start cars, jump cars, repair tires, repair cars on the side of the road, etc., etc., etc., I also grew up helping others with the same issues.

It's become pretty much a standard operating procedure for me to carry jumper cables, a certain set of spare parts, a toolbox, and almost everything I need to get my vehicle or someone else's back on the road if something goes wrong. The nature of the tools has changed over the years, especially since I started driving PHEVs and BEVs, but the kit is still there. It also changes based on the specific trip I'm taking.

 

[GreaseMonkey]

Did you ever live with a crap car? I grew up needing to push start cars, jump cars, repair tires, repair cars on the side of the road, etc., etc., etc., I also grew up helping others with the same issues.

It's become pretty much a standard operating procedure for me to carry jumper cables, a certain set of spare parts, a toolbox, and almost everything I need to get my vehicle or someone else's back on the road if something goes wrong. The nature of the tools has changed over the years, especially since I started driving PHEVs and BEVs, but the kit is still there. It also changes based on the specific trip I'm taking.

I did drive junky cars with manual transmission that I'd bump start occasionally. The last time I had a battery issue was in a Prius at a Target parking lot. I called roadside assistance and got the battery jumped for a fee. I personally would never ask anyone for help, unless I was very desperate.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I did drive junky cars with manual transmission that I'd bump start occasionally. The last time I had a battery issue was in a Prius at a Target parking lot. I called roadside assistance and got the battery jumped for a fee. I personally would never ask anyone for help, unless I was very desperate.

I never ask for help, but I've offered it many times.

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