1996 FORD F250 fuses

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[SR12200(BEF )05/95]
The air bag system uses a readiness light and a
tone to indicate the condition of the system. The
readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When
you turn the ignition to the ON position, this
light will illuminate for approximately six (6)
seconds and then turn off. This indicates that the
system is operating normally.NOTE:
Maintenance of the air bag system is not
required.
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[SR12300(BEF )05/95]
A problem with the system is indicated by one
or more of the following: the readiness light will
either flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a
group of five beeps will be heard.
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[SR12360(BEF )04/95]
RWARNING
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the air bag system
serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer immediately.
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[SR12400(BEF )03/95]
Tone generator
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[SR12500(BEF )03/95]
The air bag readiness light indicates the air bag
system condition. However, a series of five sets
of five beeps will be heard only if the readiness
light does not work and there is a problem with
the air bag system. This also means that the Air
Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is in
need of service. The tone pattern will repeat
(five sets of five beeps) periodically until the
problem and light are repaired. Unless serviced,
the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System may
not function properly in the event of a collision.
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[SR12600(BEF )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[ST06633( ALL)01/95]
4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P
(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)
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[ST06635( ALL)01/95]
5. Start the vehicle.
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[ST06637( ALL)05/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your F-Series
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[ST06640( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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[ST06775( ALL)03/95]
For cold or warm engines:
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[ST06800( ALL)03/95]
If the engine still does not start after two
attempts:
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[ST06825( ALL)04/95]
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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[ST06851( ALL)04/95]
2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor
and hold it.
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[ST06876( ALL)04/95]
3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
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[ST06900( ALL)04/95]
4. Release the ignition key when the engine
starts.
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[ST06925( ALL)04/95]
5. Release the accelerator gradually as the
engine speeds up. Then drive away in the
normal manner.
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[ST06951( ALL)04/95]
If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been triggered. For
directions on how to reset the switch seeFuel
Pump Shut-Off Switchlater in this chapter.
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[DR01250( EF )01/95]
4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P
(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)
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[DR01260( EF )01/95]
5. Start the vehicle.
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[DR01265( EF )05/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your F-Series
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[DR01270( EF )05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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[DR01300( EF )01/95]
R (Reverse)
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[DR01400( EF )02/95]
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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[DR01500( EF )01/95]
Driving
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[DR01600( EF )03/93]
When to use D (Drive)
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[DR01700( EF )12/91]
This is the normal driving position. As the
vehicle picks up speed, automatic upshifts from
First gear to Second and Second to Third will
occur. The transmission automatically downshifts
as speed decreases.
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[DR01800( EF )01/95]
When to use 2 (Second)
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[DR01900( EF )12/91]
Use 2 (Second) to drive up moderately steep
grades, to start-up on slippery roads or to
provide engine braking on downgrades.
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[DR02000( EF )12/91]
Do not go faster than 55 mph (88 km/h) in this
gear.
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NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
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[DR09120( ALL)01/95]
1. Apply the parking brake.
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[DR09130( ALL)01/95]
2. Remove the key.
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[DR09140( ALL)01/95]
3. Insert the key and rotate one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
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[DR09150( ALL)01/95]
4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P
(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)
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[DR09160( ALL)01/95]
5. Start the vehicle.
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[DR09165( ALL)05/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your F-Series
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[DR09170( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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[DR09200( ALL)01/95]
R (Reverse)
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[DR09300( ALL)02/95]
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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[SV39500( ALL)04/95]
Fuses, Fuse Links and Circuit
Breakers
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[SV39650(B FM)12/91]
Fuses, circuit breakers and fuse links protect
your vehicle's electrical system from overloading.
If electrical parts in your vehicle are not
working, the system may have been overloaded
and blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
Before you replace or repair any electrical parts,
check the appropriate fuses or circuit breakers.
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[SV39700( ALL)10/89]
The following charts tell you which fuses or
circuit breakers protect each electrical part of
your vehicle. If a fuse blows or a circuit breaker
opens a circuit, all the parts of your vehicle that
use that circuit will not work.
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[SV39800( ALL)02/95]
Once you have determined which fuses or circuit
breakers to check, follow the procedures under
Checking and replacing fusesorChecking and
replacing circuit breakerslater in this chapter.
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[SV40100(B F )03/94]
full page art:0020390-L
Fuses and their location
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[SV41300( ALL)10/92]
Power distribution box
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[SV41400( ALL)10/92]
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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[SV41500( ALL)10/92]
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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[SV41600( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
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[SV41620( ALL)05/95]
Ford recommends that high current fuses be
replaced by a qualified technician.
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[SV41700( ALL)03/93]
RWARNING
Always replace the cover to the Power
Distribution Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
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[SV41800( ALL)04/95]
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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[SV41900( ALL)05/95]
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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[SV42200( ALL)05/95]
Checking and Replacing Fuses
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[SV42300( ALL)02/95]
If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
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[SV42800(B F )03/91]
1. In order to find the fuse panel, you must
first remove the cover from the lower edge
of the instrument panel. You can do this by
pulling on handle to disengage the fasteners.
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[SV42900(B F )03/91]
one third page art:0020475-B
Fuse panel cover
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[SV43300( ALL)10/94]
2. On the fuse panel cover, find the number of
the fuse you want to check. The diagram on
the cover tells you where to locate the fuse
on the panel.
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[SV43350(B FM)10/92]
The underside of the cover also contains a
fuse pulling tool in case you need to replace
a blown fuse.
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[SV43400( ALL)10/92]
3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look
through the clear side of the fuse to see if
the metal wire inside is separated. If it is,
the fuse is blown and should be replaced.
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