Hybrid 12v battery relocation?

[Jatrax]

An SQ (Sound Quality) sound system?

Yep. I'm sure it is obvious to you but I have no idea what that is. Does it replace the radio? Seems kinda big if you need the whole back seat so I'm confused.

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[fahrfrompuken]

Yep. I'm sure it is obvious to you but I have no idea what that is. Does it replace the radio? Seems kinda big if you need the whole back seat so I'm confused.

That was not the whole back seat. It was in a VW Sportwagen so took up the floor area of the rear of the car. There was a panel that installed over the top so you never saw it and could use it for storage as normal.

I don't expect everyone to appreciate good sound systems. Some people think the sound from a flat screen TV sounds good. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me.

This is what my F150 system was like. Going to do a somewhat scaled back version of this in the Maverick.

 

[Jatrax]

I don't expect everyone to appreciate good sound systems. Some people think the sound from a flat screen TV sounds good. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me.

Well I am definitely not a sound system fan. Would buy a car with no radio if that was an option. But I always appreciate craftsmanship and enthusiastic dedication to whatever anyone does. And your builds look amazing. I just did not realize that over the top sound systems were a 'thing' . Thanks for showing what you do.

 

[fahrfrompuken]

Well I am definitely not a sound system fan. Would buy a car with no radio if that was an option. But I always appreciate craftsmanship and enthusiastic dedication to whatever anyone does. And your builds look amazing. I just did not realize that over the top sound systems were a 'thing' . Thanks for showing what you do.

Thank you. I really enjoy the build process. It allows me to be creative.

 

[Tiger Dude]

Considering Ford publishes a modifiers guide... https://www.fleet.ford.com/content/...3_Maverick_Hybrid_Modifier_Guide_10-25-22.pdf
They expect it to be modified, as long as it is done properly.

Nothing there about the low voltage battery. Just stay away from the high voltage systems.

 

[fahrfrompuken]

Nothing there about the low voltage battery. Just stay away from the high voltage systems.

Thanks! I figured it would be a non-issue. Funny all the responses though. It was almost like "wind 'em up and watch 'em go".

 

[Phileaux]

If you pay a licensed Ford dealer/customizer it'll be covered. Met a gentleman who had Ford raise his new F250 5", extended for six door cab an added an electric gun locker.
All under Ford warranty

 

[TedTX]

265 amps to the 12-volt battery.

Glad I have not bought my 12v to AC inverter yet. Was planning on 1500w system and run it at 1200w to be safe.
Looking like 3000w territory.

 

[Egz]

You are probably one of the few people on here doing a SQ build in the Maverick, so you'll probably have to pioneer alot of the stuff yourself.

Since the 12V isn't in charge of starting the motor on the hybrid and mostly for energizing the HEV, maybe consider a small lightweight battery like an Odyssey PC680 or maybe a super cap? They are smaller, and might be easier to squeeze in somewhere.

 

[TedTX]

A row of recycling AA cells and a supercap could work.

 

[Wiz]

Thoughts.

• A lithium battery can catch fire and burn very rapidly if ruptured. I'm assuming Ford put it where it is because that is the safest position in an accident from any direction. Remember when Chevy trucks had issues with the side gas tanks rupturing in an accident? Remember the Ford Pinto issues?
• The battery capacity is weakened in cold. In the cab is the only heated area. Of course that's not an issue if it doesn't get cold where you are.

UPDATED: Never mind, I was corrected, this is about the 12v battery, not the Hybrid High Voltage battery

 

[Darnon]

Thoughts.

• A lithium battery can catch fire and burn very rapidly if ruptured. I'm assuming Ford put it where it is because that is the safest position in an accident from any direction. Remember when Chevy trucks had issues with the side gas tanks rupturing in an accident? Remember the Ford Pinto issues?
• The battery capacity is weakened in cold. In the cab is the only heated area. Of course that's not an issue if it doesn't get cold where you are.

The 12V battery isn't lithium, it's a regular lead-acid. And the cab isn't heated 24/7 so that's kinda moot, too.

 

[fahrfrompuken]

Thoughts.

• A lithium battery can catch fire and burn very rapidly if ruptured. I'm assuming Ford put it where it is because that is the safest position in an accident from any direction. Remember when Chevy trucks had issues with the side gas tanks rupturing in an accident? Remember the Ford Pinto issues?
• The battery capacity is weakened in cold. In the cab is the only heated area. Of course that's not an issue if it doesn't get cold where you are.

Lithium battery is located under the truck. 12V battery is under the rear seat.

 

[jsus]

Lithium battery is located under the truck. 12V battery is under the rear seat.

Specifically, the Lithium-ion HVB is in the floor between the front passenger and rear seats.

 

[fahrfrompuken]

@jsus Yeah, I think we are saying the same thing..

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