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Jumpstarting your Ford Transit may seem intimidating, especially if you’re not familiar with the process. However, it’s a relatively simple task that can save you a lot of time and money. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to jumpstart your Ford Transit safely and efficiently.
What You’ll Need
Before you begin, make sure you have the following items:
- Jumper cables
- A working vehicle with a fully charged battery
- Safety goggles and gloves
Step 1: Position the Vehicles
Park the working vehicle close to the dead battery of your Ford Transit. Make sure both vehicles are turned off and in park or neutral with the emergency brake engaged.
Step 2: Connect Jumper Cables
Connect the red jumper cable clamp to the positive terminal of the dead battery in your Ford Transit. Then, connect the other end of the red cable to the positive terminal of the working vehicle’s battery.
Next, connect the black jumper cable clamp to the negative terminal of the working vehicle’s battery. Then, connect the other end of the black cable to an unpainted metal surface on the engine block or frame of your Ford Transit.
Step 3: Start the Vehicles
Start the working vehicle and let it run for a few minutes. Then, try to start your Ford Transit. If it doesn’t start, wait a few more minutes and try again. Once your Ford Transit starts, let both vehicles run for a few more minutes.
Step 4: Disconnect Jumper Cables
Disconnect the jumper cables in reverse order of how you connected them. Start with the black clamp on the engine block or frame of your Ford Transit, then the black clamp on the working vehicle’s battery, the red clamp on the working vehicle’s battery, and finally the red clamp on the dead battery in your Ford Transit.
Once you’ve disconnected the cables, let your Ford Transit run for a few more minutes to ensure the battery is fully charged.
That’s it! You’ve successfully jumpstarted your Ford Transit. Remember to drive your vehicle for at least 30 minutes to recharge the battery fully.
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