Ford 2012 FOCUS - If the High-Voltage Battery Case Has Been Ruptured; Moving Damaged Vehicles

FCS-21200-12 2012 Focus Electric Emergency Response Guide Page 18 of 23
APPROACHING A DAMAGED HIGH-VOLTAGE VEHICLE - CONTINUED
5. MOVING DAMAGED VEHICLES — WRECKER DRIVERS
• Do not attempt to pull / tow vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground as this may cause the vehicle to generate electricity and
can cause potential damage.
• If possible, remove the high-voltage service disconnects. For additional
information, refer to pages 10-12 in this manual.
• Rather than attempt to discharge a propulsion battery, an emergency
responder, tow truck operator, or storage facility manager should contact
experts at the vehicle manufacturer on that subject.
• Operators of tow trucks and vehicle storage facilities should ensure the
damaged vehicle is kept in an open area instead of inside a garage or other
enclosed building.
• Follow the guidelines in the Wrecker Towing Manual.
— Front Tow: Wheel Lift (FWD)
— Rear Tow: Wheel Lift with Dolly (FWD)
— Flatbed: (FWD)
• If you detect leaking fluids, sparks, smoke, flames, increased temperature,
gurgling, popping or hissing noises from the high-volatge battery compartment,
ventilate the passenger area (i.e., roll down windows or open doors) and call
911.
• Be alert. There is potential for delayed fire with damaged lithium-ion batteries.
• Call an authorized Ford Dealer or vehicle manufacturer representative, if
necessary, to determine additional steps that you should take to safely recover
or transport the vehicle.
• Always approach 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.
4. IF THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY CASE HAS BEEN RUPTURED
• Just like any other battery, hose the area down with LARGE amounts of water.