Battery Air Vent --IMPORTANT

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07-31-2009, 08:58 PM

donvaz

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Re: Battery Air Vent --IMPORTANT

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Originally Posted by haroldo

Aside from that, anything placed on the back shelf will fly during an accident (or a sudden stop) and in all likelihood strike someone in the head. The floor is a good place to put stuff.

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Originally Posted by TCH80226

That's what killed Tom Mix!

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Originally Posted by haroldo

Never knew that!
It's just common sense to not have objects that can fly sitting high up in the vehicle. (IMHO)

Yes and most recently March of this year here in Vancouver killed a driver.

http://www.theprovince.com/news/Woma...210/story.html

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08-01-2009, 05:42 PM

Old-Crows

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Re: Battery Air Vent --IMPORTANT

OK!! I'll bite!!!

We all know where the traction battery's cooling intake is located.

Where is the battery cooling system exhaust vent??? Eh??

#13

08-01-2009, 06:10 PM

Billyk

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Re: Battery Air Vent --IMPORTANT

The Escape hybrid relies on the A/C for cooling the battery compartment so the A/C cannot be shut down. If the battery compartment begins to overheat the ICE RPM is raised to increase A/C capability.

Another incorrect post from Willard about the Ford Escape Hybrid.