How to Replace the battery on the Ford Focus 2014 to 2018

Do you need to Replace the battery on the Ford Focus 2014 to 2018 but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!

WWhat's covered:
Petrol (Hatchback and Estate)
1.0 litre (998cc) 3-cyl
1.6 litre (1596cc) 4-cyl

Diesel (Hatchback and Estate)
1.5 litre (1499cc)
1.6 litre (1560cc)

Exclusions:
Does NOT cover 1.5, 2.0 or 2.3 litre petrol engines, Flexfuel models or 2.0 litre diesel engine. Does NOT cover ST or RS models, 4WD, automatic or ‘Powershift’ transmissions.

[comradepickles]

Does anyone remember the days when you just popped the hood, removed the positive and negative connectors, and lifted the battery out? What a wonderful, simplier time.

[nickhoare]

Changing a battery shouldn't be this difficult!

[Brand]

This is possibly one of the best descriptive videos I have seen on youtube, to the point and without any extra added nonsense. Well done.

[simonemmerson]

Changed the battery in my Mk3 Focus RS today using this video as a guide. Extremely helpful. There are some slight differences to the RS induction system but it’s easy to work out. Remember that the Battery Monitor System needs to be reset after a new battery is fitted otherwise there can be major issues. The process for the RS is to turn the ignition on without starting the engine, pull the headlight flash 5 times then press the brake pedal 3 times. After a few seconds the battery warning light will flash 3 times to confirm that the BMS has been reset.

Well worth doing when Ford wanted to charge me £275 for a replacement. £135 for a Start/Stop EFB110 12v battery with 5 year guarantee from Halfords.

[adamurbanczyk]

Ive done 2 battery swaps on my 2016 focus. You dont have to do all that. Just wiggle the front panel of the battery box open - and tilt it towards you. That gives you enough clearance to tilt the battery backwards (towards the driver) and lift the battery up and out. Its a tight squeeze, but it makes changing the battery so quick!

[Dalnutt]

WTF!!! Damn I've never had to take apart an engine just to change a battery

[donmcmillan]

Great video! Detail is spot on. Changed my battery in an hour-and-a-half. True, it shouldn’t take this long, but watching this video a few times beforehand and during the replacement made it easy.

[deldeli]

Thanks so much for your helpful video. Replacing batteries in modern cars is always a problem. Those who do not know the difference between a tractor engine and a modern engine, please be silent and keep your information to yourself. Thanks again for the video and your effort.

[k.gulskogen]

Good guide. After replacement on c-max 2015 there was no need for power during change. Car was without power 50 minutes. Even stored radio stations, Phone connection etc was remembered.

[tasercs]

I'm not sure a video guide could be any clearer than this. Brilliant.
I noted the comment from a viewer about the Battery Monitor System and the simple reset procedure which was also welcome.

[gednlynne]

Excellent! My EcoBoost engine layout had a few differences from the video around the Air Cleaner but it was obvious what was needed after watching the video. There was no need to disconnect the vacuum hose in my layout. Really had to pull Air Cleaner assembly hard upwards but video gave confidence to do it. All went well, a bit fiddly and I guess it took me about an hour and a quarter not including getting my tools together and clearing up. Delighted to find radio, electric windows and engine management working perfectly. Thanks Haynes.

[lupitadiaz]

I was able to pull out the battery without having to do all this. You just need to unhook the side panel in 1:45 from the top and that gives you a bit more room ti pull it out. No need to touch the air cleaner assembly

[patrickjones]

Whole new respect for mechanics n such having to do this in freezing weather. Thanks Haynes and yes no more fords when this one dies. Ridiculous no wonder there stock sucks

[Nallpeter]

Thanks for an exelent video. After watching this, it took me about 15 minutes to take out the old battery, and 6 more to assemble everything with the new battery again. The video is just spot on! Thanks for good help!

[Krs]

Honestly i just changed the battery 🔋. It’s much easier than you think .probably I give 10 minutes or less job. First of all remove the lilt of air intake and do not remove the filter . Lift up and pull on the side the battery side protector and you will be able freely to remove the battery 🔋 . Simple and easy . I done it very easy.
Ford Focus 2014 .

[topaztec]

I just replaced the Battery on my 2017 Focus Titanium and I didn't go into all that, I just took the Air Filter cover off and that gave Me enough room to unhook the side panel and move It just enough to pull the battery out and install the new one.

[peterfennell]

Would never have done it without the video. Thank you so much.

[michelleseymourhomes-expre]

Fabulous video. I was able to follow along with my son and we did this together. Core memory. Thank you so much for such a detailed video. So awesome!

[JohnnieDeLaCruz]

Have to say this was the best description and worked great. It isn’t the easiest battery to remove but the steps shown here made sense where other videos out there had me laughing after seeing this one. Old battery removed and new battery was installed and car running after 30 minutes . Thanks

[IchiroSuzuki]

This is the last ford I ever buy. It shouldn’t have been this arduous to change my battery out 😂