2001 SUV Batteries and Cold Weather

2001 Ford SUV

The following information is subject to change without notice. Contact dealer to verify.

**BATTERY APPLICATIONS**
Ampere-Hour Rating	52	58	60	72	75	78	93	96
Cold-Cranking Amps at 0 ° F	550	540	590	650	625	750	625	900
ESCAPE
2.0L Zetec I-4	Std.
3.0L Duratec V-6			Std.
EXPLORER SPORT
4.0L SOHC V-6				Std.
4.0L SOHC FFV V-6 (late availability)				Std.
EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
4.0L SOHC V-6				Std.
4.0L SOHC FFV V-6 (late availability)				Std.
EXPLORER
4.0L SOHC V-6				Std.
5.0L OHC V-6				Std.
EXPEDITION
4.6L SOHC V-8 Triton				Std.
5.4L SOHC V-8 Triton				Std.
EXCURSION
5.4L SOHC V-8 Triton						Std.
6.8L SOHC V-10 Triton						Std.
7.3L Power Stroke® Diesel V-8						Std.⁽¹⁾

(1) Dual batteries - 1500 CCA.

**COLD WEATHER RECOMMENDATIONS**
Minimum Temperature	Equipment
Minimum Temperature	HD Battery	HD Alternator	Engine Block Heater
0 ° F	Suggested	Suggested	Not Needed
- 10 ° F	Recommended	Recommended	Suggested
- 20 ° F	Recommended	Recommended	Recommended
Below - 20 ° F	Strongly Recommended	Strongly Recommended	Strongly Recommended

DEFINITIONS
SUGGESTED: Helpful, but not needed.
RECOMMENDED: Could improve reliability in less than ideal conditions.
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Will give definite improvement over the standard components.
H.D. Battery — Higher capacity battery available as optional equipment (Usage varies by model).
H.D. Alternator — Higher capacity alternator available as optional equipment (Usage varies by model).
Block Heater — Optional equipment available for all engines (Usage and heater capacity varies with
engine requirements).