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The high current fuses contained in the Power
Distribution Box protect your vehicle's main
electrical systems from overloads; these fuses
provide the connection between the battery and
your vehicle's electrical systems.
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The high current fuses are coded as follows: 30
amp -light green, 40 amp - orange, 50 amp - red,
60 amp -blue.
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RWARNING
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
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Ford recommends that high current fuses be
replaced by a qualified technician.
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RWARNING
Always replace the cover to the Power
Distribution Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
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A blown high current fuse may be replaced but
will continue to blow until the cause of the
overload condition is corrected.
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RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
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214 Index
Fuel (continued)
quality................ 113
running out of fuel.......... 117
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 115
storing your vehicle.......... 169
treating emergencies.......... 115
Fuel cap
removing............... 111
replacing.............111, 117
Fuel filter, specifications......... 164
Fuel gauge................ 29
Fuel pump shut-off switch, starting after
a collision............... 16
Fuse panel, instrument panel....... 148
Fuse panels, power distribution box.... 150
Fuses
checking and replacing........ 153
circuit breakers............ 155
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 111
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 112, 117
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 111
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge.......... 27
charging system gauge......... 27
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 30
engine oil pressure gauge........ 28
fuel gauge............... 29
speedometer.............. 31
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating............... 67
definition................ 65
Gearshift
automatic operation........... 48
locking the gearshift........... 9
positions................ 48
shifting the gears............ 48
shift-lock.............. 14,49
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Index 217
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............. 99
New vehicle break-in........... 7
O
Octane rating.............. 112
Odometer................ 32
Oil filter................ 164
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 119
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 162
Overdrive................ 50
P
Parking brake
operation............... 57
warning light.............. 23
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 164
PCV valve, specifications........ 164
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 150
Power steering
dipstick............... 143
driving with power steering....... 53
fluid, checking and adding...... 143
fluid, refill capacity.......... 164
fluid, specifications.......... 144
servicing................ 53
R
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 165
refill capacity............. 164
Refill capacities for fluids........ 164
Reporting safety defects.......... 99
Roadside assistance............ 92
Roadside emergencies........... 79
Rotating the tires............ 131
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