Charging System: Notes

NOTE: The information contained in this article is for Escape, Mariner only. For Escape Hybrid information, refer to HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY article and HIGH VOLTAGE CONVERTER/INVERTER article.

The charging system is a negative ground system. The generator (including an internal voltage regulator) is belt-driven by the engine accessory drive system. When the engine is started, the generator begins to generate AC, which is internally converted to DC. This current is then supplied to the vehicle electrical system through the output (B+) terminal of the generator.