FuzzyOne Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 With less than 100 miles, someone backed into my new-to-me 2020 Fusion, crunching the left front headlight/fender. So the car is laid up waiting on parts. I think I should put my trickle charger on it to keep charge in the battery. Can I simply place the charger on the battery terminals, do I need to disconnect it from the car wiring, or any other steps to keep from harming any electronics? Thanks and any and all help, Guys! FuzzyOne 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyOne Posted December 31, 2023 Author Share Posted December 31, 2023 Maybe I'm confusing....... I am referring to a run-of-the-mill, gasoline-only 2.5L Fusion.... not a Hybrid type. FuzzyOne 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WKelley Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 (edited) I'd keep the battery connected to the car to keep things "alive" and make sure to start it once and awhile to circulate fluids. If it is possible drive it around the block a few times a month as well. Don't waste time putting it on blocks or jack stands. Even if you can only move it 10ft in the driveway it will help. Edited December 31, 2023 by WKelley 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyOne Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 WKelley, Thanks for the reply and tips! 😊 If anyone knows if I can put a 12V battery charger on the 12V battery in my 2020 2.5L-gasoline-powered Fusion without damage any of the electronic systems, please do share.... Thanks!! FuzzyOne 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WKelley Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I realize I didn't make my point clear: Yes, you can most definitely connect a trickle charger/maintainer without damaging anything. My point is that it is a great idea because you keep things alive unlike taking the battery out which shouldn't matter as much as it does, but it does matter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyOne Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 WKelley, Thanks for the clarification! 👍 I put the charger on last night and this morning the battery is charged up and all seems well. I'll know more once I can drive it again. - FuzzyOne 😎 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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