Ford 2012 FOCUS, 2012 FOCUS ELECTRIC VEHICLE Emergency Response Manual
2012 FOCUS
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV)
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE
FCS-21200-12 2012 Focus Electric Emergency Response Guide
Table of Contents
FOREWORD.................................................................................................. Page 2
ELECTRIC VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION .......................................................Page 3
VIN Layout .............................................................................................Page 4
HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT FEATURES.......................Page 5
HIGH-VOLTAGE WARNING DECALS ..........................................................Page 6
COMPONENT LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION.......................................Page 7
HIGH-VOLTAGE SERVICE DISCONNECTS ................................................ Page 10
HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY PACKS .............................................................Page 13
APPROACHING A DAMAGED HIGH-VOLTAGE VEHICLE..........................Page 14
Follow Existing Training and Incident Commander Direction...................Page 15
Approaching a Damaged Vehicle ..........................................................Page 16
High Volt age System - Do Not Cut Zones ...............................................Page 17
If The High-Voltage Battery Case Has Been Ruptured ............................Page 18
Moving Damaged Vehicles ....................................................................Page 18
Electric and Hybrid- Electric Vehicle Considerations .............................. Page 19
Special Note T o Salvage Y ards...............................................................Page 19
DAMAGED VEHICLE GUIDANCE FOR FORD MOTOR COMPANY
ELECTRIC AND HYBRID-ELECTRIC VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERIES .......................................................................Page 20
DAMAGED BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE STORAGE PLACARD .......... Page 23
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FOREWORD
The emergency response procedures for the Focus Electric vehicles are similar to those
for hybrid electric vehicles with the same considerations for the high-voltage electric
system components.
Focus Electric vehicles use an electric motor to power the vehicle. Electricity is stored in
high-voltage battery packs.
The system incorporates a generator function in the electric motor that recharges the
high-voltage batteries during cruising and braking.
The information in this guide will help provide a safe response to emergencies involving
Focus Electric vehicles.
The Focus Electric vehicle has been designed with many safety features for your
protection. These features help provide safe access to the vehicle under various
conditions however, when approaching a high-volt age vehicle in a fire, rescue or
recovery situation, always follow one industry standard rule:
ALWAYS ASSUME THE VEHICLE’S
HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM IS POWERED UP !
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Focus Electric vehicles can easily be identified by the “Electric” badges located on the left
and right front doors. There is an “Electric” nameplate on the trunk lid that also includes the
green leaf/blue highway icon.
Electric nameplate and icon on
front doors.
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Electric nameplate and icon
on trunk lid.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION - CONTINUED
• Focus Electric powertrains can be identified by the orange highvoltage underhood cabling.
• The 5th, 6th and 7th digits of the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN)
identify the Focus Electric line.
VIN POSITIONS
5, 6 and 7
P3R Focus Electric
SAMPLE VIN
Orange high-voltage cabling from the
high-voltage battery packs.
VEHICLE
1 F A D P 3 R 1 0 A R 1 0 0 0 0 1
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Focus Electric
HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT FEATURES
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) SAFETY GEAR, 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.
The following list describes certain features that have been incorporated into Focus
Electric vehicles that allows for either simple or automatic shut-off of the high-voltage
electrical systems.
• High-Voltage Fuse — In the event of a high-volt age short circuit, the
high-voltage fuse will open, isolating the high-voltage system.
• High-Voltage Interlock Circuit — Whenever a high-volt age connector
is disconnected, the high-voltage interlock circuit opens and isolates
the high-voltage system. The circuit will also open if a high-voltage cable is
cut, broken, or severed. This circuit is wrapped around high-voltage cables.
• Ignition is in the OFF Position — Any time the ignition is in
the OFF position (and the vehicle is not being charged), the high-voltage
system is isolated.
• High-Volt age Service Disconnect — Whenever either of the high-voltage
service disconnects are removed, the high-voltage system is isolated.
For additional information, refer to Pages 10-12 in this manual.
• Thermal Sensors — If the battery is in extreme hot ambient conditions
and/or is being driven extremely aggressively with compromised cooling,
power limits will be employed to prevent overheating. However , if the
battery is in use and does become too hot, contactors will be opened and
the vehicle will shut down.
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HIGH-VOLTAGE WARNING DECALS
• On Ford electric vehicles, WARNING decals are located on components in the
high-voltage system throughout the vehicle. Please see example below .
2U5A-14B218-CA
CU5A-14B218-FA
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COMPONENT LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION
The illustrations and defining chart below on Page 8 and 9, provide the location,
description and basic function of the Focus Electric system components.
NOTE: All high-volt age wires and harnesses are wrapped in orange-colored insulation.
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