Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Battery: Service and Repair
Cleaning and Inspection
Battery Cleaning
Keep the battery top clean and dry to reduce the need for service and extend battery life. Also, make certain the cable clamps are tightly fastened to the
battery posts. If corrosion is found, disconnect the cables and clean clamps and posts with a wire brush. Neutralize the corrosion with a solution of
baking soda and water. After installing cables, apply a small quantity of Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-K or equivalent meeting Ford
specification ESA-M1C75-B to each battery post to help prevent corrosion.
Water Addition
The Motorcraft maintenance-free battery normally does not require additional water during its life of service. However, for severe service usage or in
high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level, at least every 24 months or 24,000 miles (40,000 km). Keep the electrolyte in each cell up
to the "level" indicator. Do not overfill the battery cells.
