Table Of Contents - Ford Electric Ranger 1998 Student Manual

LESSON 1: VEHICLE OVERVIEW .................................................................................................. 1-1
Electric Vehicle (EV) History ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Electric Ranger Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1-3
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Battery System ................................................................................................................................. 1-5
Traction Inverter Module (TIM) ..................................................................................................... 1-15
Interface Adapter Assembly (IAA) ................................................................................................. 1-17
Motor/Transaxle ............................................................................................................................. 1-19
High Voltage Power Distribution Box ............................................................................................ 1-24
DC/DC Converter .......................................................................................................................... 1-25
Liquid Cooling System .................................................................................................................. 1-26
Power Steering System .................................................................................................................. 1-30
Braking System .............................................................................................................................. 1-32
Electronic Throttle Control ............................................................................................................. 1-36
Climate Control System ................................................................................................................. 1-37
Networks and Multiplexing ............................................................................................................ 1-42
High Voltage Interlocks .................................................................................................................. 1-44
Inertia Shutoff Switch .................................................................................................................... 1-45
Current Leakage Detection ............................................................................................................ 1-46
Suspension System ......................................................................................................................... 1-47
Traction Battery Charging Components ......................................................................................... 1-48
High Voltage Wiring ....................................................................................................................... 1-52
Activity 1 - Vehicle Overview - Component Location
Activity 1 - Worksheet A - Component Location
Student Answer Sheet ............................................................................................................ 1-59
Activity 1 - Worksheet B - Component Function Exercise
Student Answer Sheet ................................................................................................................ 1-60
Activity 1 - Worksheet C - Safety Feature Identification
Student Answer Sheet ................................................................................................................ 1-61
LESSON 2: VEHICLE OPERATION ................................................................................................ 2-1
Vehicle Operation ............................................................................................................................. 2-2
Instrument Cluster Gauges ............................................................................................................... 2-4
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps ................................................................................................ 2-15
Economy Mode .............................................................................................................................. 2-34
Traction Battery Charging .............................................................................................................. 2-35
Driver Response to an Emergency Situation .................................................................................. 2-37
Activity 2 - Vehicle Familiarization
Activity 2 - Worksheet D - Operating Characteristics of the Electric Ranger
Student Answer Sheet ................................................................................................................ 2-39
Activity 2 - Worksheet E - Warning and Indicator Lamps
Student Answer Sheet ................................................................................................................ 2-40
Activity 2 - Worksheet F - Instrument Gauges and Lights
Student Answer Sheet ................................................................................................................ 2-41
1998 Ranger EV New Model Training

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