Ford Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: Systems, Service & Diagnosis
Build the knowledge and diagnostic confidence to service Ford’s electrified lineup, from the Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid to the Mustang Mach-E, E-Transit, and F-150 Lightning.
Description
Course Description
Ford’s hybrid and electric vehicles present technicians with new system designs, service procedures, and diagnostic challenges. This course explores the Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid, Mustang Mach-E, E-Transit, and F-150 Lightning, emphasizing the practical knowledge needed to understand, service, and diagnose these vehicles.
Participants will examine hybrid and battery-electric powertrain operation, high-voltage safety, battery systems, thermal management, and the relationship between low-voltage and high-voltage systems. Using service information and scan-tool diagnostic strategies, technicians will learn how to approach faults, interpret operating data, and identify vehicle-specific service requirements.
Topics Covered
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Vehicle architectures: Compare hybrid and battery-electric systems across the four Ford platforms.
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High-voltage safety: Locate components and apply vehicle-specific depowering and verification procedures.
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Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid: Explore hybrid operating modes, engine start/stop operation, and fleet service considerations.
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High-voltage batteries: Examine battery construction, monitoring, cooling, and diagnostic considerations.
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Electric drive systems: Understand motor, inverter, and power electronics operation.
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Charging systems: Review charging operation, onboard power conversion, and diagnostic approaches for charging concerns.
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Thermal management: Explore battery, power electronics, and cabin heating and cooling systems.
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Low-voltage systems: Understand how 12-volt power and DC/DC conversion affect vehicle operation.
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Diagnostic strategies: Use service information, trouble codes, scan data, and functional tests to guide diagnosis.