Ford ESCAPE HYBRID 2008 Emergency Response Manual page 8

• Warning decals, as shown here, will be located on components included
in the high-voltage system.
HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY PACK
The high-voltage battery pack is located in the rear of the vehicle underneath the
carpet.
• The high-voltage battery pack consists of 50 battery modules.
• Each module is comprised of 5 nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH), 1.3-volt
batteries welded together.
• Each battery within the module is similar in size and shape to a size D
flashlight battery and is sealed in a stainless steel case.
• The total voltage of the battery pack is approximately 300 volts DC.
• The battery case is designed to be water resistant.
• The battery cells contain a base electrolyte (consisting of potassium
hydroxide as the dominant active ingredient) that is absorbed in a
special paper. The electrolyte will not leak from the battery under most
conditions, however, if the battery is crushed, it is possible for a small
amount (drops) of electrolyte to leak.
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