Finkerton
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There is officially a TSB for this problem now, separate from the one linked to earlier. See https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/8/22373903/mustang-mach-e-deep-sleep-12v-battery-jump-start
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Yep, saw this as news item on Fidelity web site. Stock took a little hit, not too bad. Article makes it clear it was only on a few cars and that the fix is in. Hope those who have suffered little battery drain overnight while charging the big battery have had this issue resolved?Link to the bulletin: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10189793-0001.pdf
If they're going to regurgitate information from the forum, at least they could read the thread they're referencing to see why somebody added access holes for the battery. It wasn't because they couldn't get to the battery even after removing the panel. Sheesh.There is officially a TSB for this problem now, separate from the one linked to earlier. See https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/8/22373903/mustang-mach-e-deep-sleep-12v-battery-jump-start
I think the statement as-is is fair. After all, in order to take the panels off, you're likely going to end up breaking some plastic bits (I know I did) so you're already going to cause damage and it requires a lot of strength to pull those clips out. And before it was known there was a fix if you were looking at the prospect of doing that multiple times you might well consider it to be trouble accessing the leads and just drill a hole.If they're going to regurgitate information from the forum, at least they could read the thread they're referencing to see why somebody added access holes for the battery. It wasn't because they couldn't get to the battery even after removing the panel. Sheesh.
"...have to pull back a panel underneath the hood to find the battery — though even at this point, some owners have had trouble accessing the leads on the 12-volt battery and have had to cut through the vinyl to jump-start the battery."
One thing I noticed when I removed my panels. At first I thought I had lost some of the plastic clips but I discovered that the clips were still in their holes but had pulled free from the panels when it was removed. I pried them out of the holes put them back in the panels and popped the panels back into place. Definitely worth checking.I checked my panels today and it appear there is at least 2 broken clips. I never removed them myself, dealer had and my ppf installer had to. I don’t want to blame anyone but it looks easy to break ??‍
That happened to one of mine for the main clips but the clips at the very corner are different and I could hear it falling down inside somewhere when I popped that part of the vinyl out :-/One thing I noticed when I removed my panels. At first I thought I had lost some of the plastic clips but I discovered that the clips were still in their holes but had pulled free from the panels when it was removed. I pried them out of the holes put them back in the panels and popped the panels back into place. Definitely worth checking.
I would leave then on for whatever weather protection they afford. If you are concerned, keep a couple of trim tools in the frunk, and pop the top back panel and right side panel strip off on a sunny day to get used to disassembly.Is there any advantage to removing the frunk plastic dividers in anticipation of needing to jump start in the future? I have no use for the dividers and if it will help me in the unlikely case I need to jump start the 12v then I'll gladly take them out
No. There is no need to remove the dividers or the main cargo basin in the frunk to access the battery charge terminals.Is there any advantage to removing the frunk plastic dividers in anticipation of needing to jump start in the future? I have no use for the dividers and if it will help me in the unlikely case I need to jump start the 12v then I'll gladly take them out
If I have them, I would always use trim tools to gently unsnap each fastener one at a time. Some have lost fasteners and even broken the panels by handling them too roughly. In a bad situation out in a parking lot, do what you need to do. Otherwise, consider some type of pry type plastic trim tools to more carefully unsnap the two panels. I keep two trim tools wrapped in a microfiber cloth in the one side of the divider that I left in (along with the jump pack and 10mm socket, extender and handle, for lifting the 12V ground terminal for electrical work or a cold boot).... No tools are needed ...
Wait to see if it comes back again.So that power train error message in the ford pass I have seen once before when charging at an Electrify America station. It occurred after i got the "charge station failure" error that happens from time to time, but have thought nothing of it. Should I bring my vehicle to the dealership?