dnorris78 Posted November 8, 2016 at 01:38 PM Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 at 01:38 PM My 2013 Fusion Energi was rear ended yesterday with moderate damage to the rear of the car. I am concerned about damage to the HV battery and components. Anybody have any experience or recommendations? I am concerned the repair shops will overlook any potential damage. If the battery has to be replaced what are the costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdginmo Posted November 8, 2016 at 05:59 PM Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 at 05:59 PM If you have concerns then I would have an EV certified Ford dealer look at it. I suspect many auto body techs are not qualified to work on or around high voltage equipment which could be problematic. There may even be OSHA requirements involved here including lock-out/tag-out procedures if the tech needs to do any work around energized parts or the HVB. Regardless, you need to immediately notify the person's insurance company that you have an EV vehicle. They may have special adjusters and repairs shops selected specifically for EV vehicles. I too am curious if anyone else has first hand advice on what to do from collision in which there is a concern about the HVB or other EV-unique components. Keep us posted. dnorris78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnorris78 Posted November 8, 2016 at 06:34 PM Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 at 06:34 PM (edited) I did see some posts at another site that said when you put the car into the paint booth to bake the paint the HV battery should be removed. The reason is that the heat will harm the battery. Edited November 8, 2016 at 06:34 PM by dnorris78 bdginmo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted November 8, 2016 at 09:53 PM Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 at 09:53 PM Is the damage minor enough that the car still drives? If so, are there any error codes showing? If the car can drive with no error codes, I think that's a good sign as the HVB sits a bit forward and I think inside a mini roll-bar type cage,if I remember correctly. If there are error codes lit up like a Christmas tree, well then who knows what the extent might be. However as for me personally, I would definitely have your dealer's body shop do the work so the EV techs are there to assist where needed. dnorris78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnorris78 Posted November 9, 2016 at 12:50 PM Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 at 12:50 PM Jeff More than minor damage. Entire rear bumper gone, left quarter panel gone and damage to drivers side rear door where quarter panel was pushed into the door. Also damage to the trunk lid. I am still fighting with insurance to even come and evaluate the car for whether the car will be totaled or repaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted November 9, 2016 at 03:52 PM Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 at 03:52 PM Sorry to hear that - how about some pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnorris78 Posted November 17, 2016 at 05:30 PM Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 at 05:30 PM The car was declared a total loss. Repair cost was $11,600.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnorris78 Posted November 17, 2016 at 05:32 PM Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 at 05:32 PM The car has been replaced :) jeff_h 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdginmo Posted November 18, 2016 at 12:11 AM Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 at 12:11 AM Why such a high cost for repair? And you wasted no time in getting a new car :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnorris78 Posted November 18, 2016 at 02:19 AM Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 at 02:19 AM I'm not sure why. I specified OEM parts. Lots of labor cost was on the list. The repair cost was well over 70% of fair market value of the car. GEICO said totaled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbort Posted November 18, 2016 at 05:34 AM Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 at 05:34 AM Just curious, was that picture taken from the Subway parking lot? :) Sad to say also my buddy got hit with his Cmax as he was driving some lady turned left out of a lot and ran into him, damaged both doors an a little bit of the front fender on the bottom and they totaled the car as well. Is was a 2013 with 45k miles. Sadly for him, 100% not at fault, he had a loan on it so the insurance paid the bank and he walks away with no car. How does this happen? -=>Raja. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnorris78 Posted November 18, 2016 at 01:18 PM Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 at 01:18 PM Yes Raja I took the pic at a Subway when I was eating lunch. That is what happened to me as well. I had a loan on the car. GEICO is paying part and my GAP policy is paying the remaining part. Luckily I had GAP coverage, which I highly recommend on new cars that are financed. Just a bit of information: I purchased a new 2017 Energi Titanium and the sticker on it was less than my original 2013 Fusion Energi SE. My payments are actually lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowekmr Posted December 17, 2016 at 06:38 PM Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 at 06:38 PM I buy from insurance auctions and notice a lot of cars with minor damage are totaled. I sometimes buy them and have them repaired with OEM parts for 1/4 to 1/10 the estimated cost to repair but hey I don't have the overhead of a shop with insurance and benefits. The sad thing is we as consumers ultimately pay for what some consider waste. Allstate my carrier will try to be cheap or green (depending on your perspective) by using recycled parts first then aftermarket before they will buy new OEM. When my wife Lexus got damaged we could only refuse aftermarket not the recycled (aka junk yard) parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy314 Posted December 20, 2016 at 06:49 AM Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 at 06:49 AM I had a car for 23 years and over 225,000 miles. The last 3 times I got hit the checks went into the new car fund, including 2 times they 'totaled' it and I bought the car back for the salvage value. Once they only reduce the check I got so as to do it all in one transaction (totaled, payoff, and buyback). It was always just body damage, structurally and mechanically, the car was fine. I think in Texas, they can total out at 75 - 80% of value. Insurance only replaces the value of the car, not make you whole. I doubt I could have found a car like mine for the payout prices as I bought my car new and had all my records on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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