Battery removal


Sinovac

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 18, 2006
5,862
Largo, Florida
Can someone please post the pages of the service manual for the battery removal. I misplaced my CD after I moved my office. Check out the quality of the workmanship of this car.
IMG_9554.jpegIMG_9556.jpegIMG_9555.jpeg
 

fjpikul

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 4, 2006
11,680
Belleville, IL
I think There is an upgrade to a smaller battery and tray. I can't check until late tonight.
 

68Rcodeman

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Apr 5, 2008
811
Spring Hill, FL.
Paul. Let me know if I can help. Tried to post what you need. We are close to each other. David
17206555508964022663313873779721.jpg
 

Attachments

  • 17206559458927911179925056102617.jpg
    17206559458927911179925056102617.jpg
    1.5 MB · Views: 33
  • 17206559219195465588415544482414.jpg
    17206559219195465588415544482414.jpg
    1.7 MB · Views: 35
  • 1720655874408610591186101142078.jpg
    1720655874408610591186101142078.jpg
    2 MB · Views: 33
  • 17206558001707431917912190664648.jpg
    17206558001707431917912190664648.jpg
    2 MB · Views: 31
  • 17206556918049033986639754141180.jpg
    17206556918049033986639754141180.jpg
    1.7 MB · Views: 32
  • 17206556617416689764990338831988.jpg
    17206556617416689764990338831988.jpg
    1.9 MB · Views: 31
  • 17206556248951224598140101032729.jpg
    17206556248951224598140101032729.jpg
    1.7 MB · Views: 33

Sinovac

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 18, 2006
5,862
Largo, Florida
Thanks David. I really appreciate it.

Frank, I’m interested in that upgrade. Please let me know what you find out. Thank you very much.

All the best,
Paul
 

fjpikul

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 4, 2006
11,680
Belleville, IL
I don't think there is a choice. They now only carry smaller, lighter batteries and the tray has to replaced so it fits.
 

fjpikul

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 4, 2006
11,680
Belleville, IL
Did you see the Schmee you tube video about shipping his car to the USA? They pulled the battery out through the headlight space. Worth a watch.
 

italianjoe

Well-known member
Apr 9, 2018
205
Dearborn Heights Mi.
I think There is an upgrade to a smaller battery and tray. I can't check until late tonight.
SSM 50693 2017-2021 - Ford GT - Replacement Battery Design Change Requires A Different Battery Tray And LIN Connector - Built On Or Before 22-Sep-2021
Some 2017-2021 Ford GT vehicles built on or before 22-Sep-2021 may need to have a new battery installed for service. A new design service battery has been released and requires a different battery tray and a different local interconnect network (LIN) connector. This is due to the new battery being smaller and will not properly secure in the original battery tray. The LIN connector socket in the new battery is keyed differently and the original LIN connector will not plug in. The LIN connector will need to be de-pinned, so the new connector shell can be installed. When installing new battery part number: MG7Z-10655-A(USA/MEX), MG7Z-10655-B(CAN), MG7Z-10655-C(GCC) MG7Z-10655-D(EU), the following battery tray and LIN connector must be used: battery tray MG7Z-10732-A, LIN connector shell MG7Z-9A624-A. Refer to Workshop Manual,
 
  • Like
Reactions: Sinovac

fjpikul

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 4, 2006
11,680
Belleville, IL
Thank you Italian Joe. Exactly the info we needed. You are a true gem. I will buy the first round.
 
  • Like
Reactions: italianjoe

Sinovac

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 18, 2006
5,862
Largo, Florida
Thank you Italianjoe. Very much appreciated.
 
  • Like
Reactions: italianjoe

NSXER

GT Owner
Aug 13, 2016
73
Kansas
Thanks Italianjoe
Also, where do you guys recommend buying these parts? The price I received from nearest dealer was absolutely crazy! $3K+
 

italianjoe

Well-known member
Apr 9, 2018
205
Dearborn Heights Mi.
Thanks Italianjoe
Also, where do you guys recommend buying these parts? The price I received from nearest dealer was absolutely crazy! $3K+
Lithium ion batteries are not cheap. Currently with all the the other parts needed its around $3,500.00. I dont know of any other aftermarket places to buy these parts. Hope that helps.

Joe
 

Gene Cassone

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Dec 3, 2005
1,018
way upstate NY
Explanation above “ new battery installed for services”. Does this mean if we have older larger battery, even if it is functioning fine , we will need to replace it for servicing? ie, dealer accessing the electronics?
 

italianjoe

Well-known member
Apr 9, 2018
205
Dearborn Heights Mi.
Explanation above “ new battery installed for services”. Does this mean if we have older larger battery, even if it is functioning fine , we will need to replace it for servicing? ie, dealer accessing the electronics?
It just means if you need to replace your battery the older style is no longer available and will need to be updated to the new battery with updated tray and lin connector. Hope this helps.

Joe
 

PeteK

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Apr 18, 2014
2,469
Kalama, Free part of WA State
^^ This makes me glad I'm keeping my 2005 GT, where a battery is just a battery and anyone can replace it.
 

italianjoe

Well-known member
Apr 9, 2018
205
Dearborn Heights Mi.
^^ This makes me glad I'm keeping my 2005 GT, where a battery is just a battery and anyone can replace it.
I love them both.....the problem with the older GT's is parts are becoming obsolete and are going to be hard to find. I have been trying to stock some of the parts but finding it very challenging to obtain them at time.

Joe
 

Sinovac

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 18, 2006
5,862
Largo, Florida
My initial thought was my battery was weak because the electronics would boot up, but when I applied the brake and pushed the start button, all I got was a short hum and a thunk. I load tested the battery and it tested good. I then tried to jump the car. Still not starting, so I’m thinking it’s something else. The battery in the key fob is new. I tried both procedures in the owners manual (placing the key fob under the rubber console mat and also depressing both the brake and accelerator pedals while attempting to start). The warning in the picture below flashes intermittently for a split second and disappears. It happened so quick that I had to take a video and grab a screenshot. It doesn’t flash the warning all the time. Due to the cost of the battery, new tray, etc., I don’t want to replace the parts unnecessarily. If the battery was bad, it should have started while being jumped. Any ideas?
IMG_9778.png
 

DakotaGT

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Dec 9, 2012
1,715
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
If this were the old GT, we all know the answer would be “check your ground”. Suppose that is the case here?
 

fjpikul

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 4, 2006
11,680
Belleville, IL
There were a string of cars that had some ignition board fault and wouldn't let the car start. Seems like they were K models. Simply replace the board and problem solved.

Once again a good question for Italian Joe.
 

68Rcodeman

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Apr 5, 2008
811
Spring Hill, FL.
Paul, mine had a intermittent no crank but had hill assist warning and no miles displayed on the cluster. It was a relay in the distribution box back at the engine compartment. Diagnosed and repaired myself.
 

fjpikul

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 4, 2006
11,680
Belleville, IL
Hill assist in Florida huh? Sounds like it's a GPS problem