225 Amp Fuse Popped

[Pirate]

The 225 amp fuse popped during an oil change and air filter replacement. The fuse is on the positive battery cable. Anyone ever experience this?

This happened at a Ford dealer. Wondering if I’ll get charged. They’re looking for a fuse now...

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[got3fords]

I'd be very interested to know how that happened. Sounds like maybe a slip of the wrench or something.

 

[Toytec]

Holy sh@t!! Gotta love these goober-lubers nowadays.

 

[dtech]

Tinfoil - that's what it was designed for.

 

[JesseS]

Tinfoil - that's what it was designed for.

You would have to fold it several times to carry a 200A load

 

[VAMike]

Tinfoil - that's what it was designed for.

just use the welded-on wrench as a bus bar

 

[Msfitoy]

Isn't that like a million dollar fuse?

 

[rang19ca]

You can trust your car to the tech who shorts out your car.....

 

[Pirate]

I have found the culprit. My truck was running when I left the dealer. Parked it at home overnight. Upon starting it up today I noticed the auto start stop feature was reenabled. I had the cable disconnected at the battery prior to this oil change.

Looks like the tech reconnected it without asking and it caused the fuse to blow. Of course none of this was admitted to me yesterday. I'm pleased with the quick fix but what the heck Ford...

 

[P. A. Schilke]

I have found the culprit. My truck was running when I left the dealer. Parked it at home overnight. Upon starting it up today I noticed the auto start stop feature was reenabled. I had the cable disconnected at the battery prior to this oil change.

Looks like the tech reconnected it without asking and it caused the fuse to blow. Of course none of this was admitted to me yesterday. I'm pleased with the quick fix but what the heck Ford...

Hi John,

So how is this Ford's fault? Ford Dealer which is an independent business, maybe... Ford Motor Co.? Puzzled...please elaborate.

Phil

 

[JimJ]

I have found the culprit. My truck was running when I left the dealer. Parked it at home overnight. Upon starting it up today I noticed the auto start stop feature was reenabled. I had the cable disconnected at the battery prior to this oil change.

Looks like the tech reconnected it without asking and it caused the fuse to blow. Of course none of this was admitted to me yesterday. I'm pleased with the quick fix but what the heck Ford...

If I was the tech I would also of reconnected it. You didn’t say anything to the service writer about leaving it alone!!! I always inform them if I don’t want them to touch anything I’ve changed or done.

 

[Pirate]

Not sure I'm blaming anyone but myself here. However I do believe that my battery cables shouldn't be touched for during an oil change and they clearly were. A bit too eager tech meddled with something he should not have but it was rectified easily. I am a fan of my local dealer especially after they took the time to listen to my driveshaft complaints earlier in my Rangers life.

 

[Pirate]

If I was the tech I would also of reconnected it. You didn’t say anything to the service writer about leaving it alone!!! I always inform them if I don’t want them to touch anything I’ve changed or done.

This was my 9th oil change at this location. Never an issue! They always pay attention to my request about not airing up my tires. 40psi on nearly 33" Wildpeaks is no fun!

 

[canyonslicker]

Hi John,

So how is this Ford's fault? Ford Dealer which is an independent business, maybe... Ford Motor Co.? Puzzled...please elaborate.

Phil

What if they are a Ford Certified Technician?

Just curious, I understand your background..

 

[Jason B]

The real question is: Why would reconnecting the BMS cable blow a 225A fuse? many people disconnect that cable to disable the ASS. I am sure some have reconnected it to restore ASS without problems.

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