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If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Starting After a
Collision
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If the engine cranks but does not start or if you
have had a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device that stops the fuel pump
when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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For information on how to check and reset the
fuel pump shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off
switchin the Index.
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Fuses
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Fuses 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. Before you
replace or repair any electrical parts, check the
appropriate circuit protectors.
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The following charts tell you which fuses protect
each electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse
blows, all the parts of your vehicle that use the
circuit will not work.
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Once you have determined which fuses to check,
follow the procedures underChecking and
replacing fuseslater in this chapter.
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Your vehicle has a main fuse block under the
hood and a regular fuse box mounted in the
instrument panel behind a cover.
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Main fuse block
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NOTE: Ford recommends that the high
amperage fuses in the main fuse block
be replaced by a qualified technician.
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If the 80 Amp. fuse is blown, it must be
replaced. To remove the main fuse block and
replace the fuse:
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Main fuse block location
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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2. Remove the nuts on either end.
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3. Lift the fuse block and open the flaps on the
side of the fuse block.
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4. Remove the bolts on either side of the block.
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5. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same
rating.
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To install the fuse block:
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1. Place the fuse block cover back in position
and fasten the bolts on both sides.
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2. Attach the nuts on both ends of the fuse
block.
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3. Connect the negative battery cable.
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Main fuse block
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Preparing to Change the Tire
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1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. If you have an automatic transaxle,
put the gearshift in P (Park). If you have a
manual transaxle, put the gearshift in 1
(First). Set the parking brake and block the
wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire
that you are changing.
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Blocking the wheel diagonally opposite the tire being
changed
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When one of the front wheels is off the ground,
the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle
from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change one of
the front tires, put a block behind the wheel that
is diagonally opposite to the tire.
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WARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
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Remove the wheel lug wrench from the tool
kit. To remove the spare tire, turn the
hold-down bolt counterclockwise with the
wheel lug wrench. To remove the jack, turn
the jack hold-down bolt counterclockwise.
Remove the tire retaining tool from the tool
kit.
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3. Remove the wheelcover with the tapered
end of a wheel nut wrench. Insert the handle
of the wrench and twist it against the inner
wheelcover flange. Remove any chrome nuts
or plastic caps covering the wheel lug bolts.
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4. Remove the top lug bolt and insert the tire
retaining tool in its place. This will hold the
tire in place when the other lug bolts are
removed.
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Tire retaining tool
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NOTE: Be sure to thread the retaining tool
until no threads on the retaining tool
are visible.
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5. Loosen the wheel lug bolts by turning the
handle of the wrench one half turn
counterclockwise. Do not remove the wheel
lug bolts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
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Removing and Replacing the Tire
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1. Find the jacking location near the door of
the tire that you are changing. Position the
jack and turn the handle of the jack
clockwise until the wheel is completely off
the ground.
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WARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
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Jack mounting position
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2. Remove the wheel lug bolts by using the lug
wrench. Never loosen the hub nuts. See the
illustration following Step 1Preparing to
Change the Tireif you are not sure where to
find the wheel bolts.
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3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire. Keep
the retaining tool in place.
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WARNING
Installation of an English thread lug bolt
into a metric hub will not properly secure
the wheel to the hub. Damaged lug bolts
may result in wheel separation and
possible injury.
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6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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7. Remove the jack and fully tighten the wheel
lug bolts in the order shown in the
illustration under Step 1.
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8. Put the tire, jack, retaining tool and wrench
away.
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9. Secure the conventional tire where the spare
was stored with the bolt provided.
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10. Unblock the wheels.
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Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
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Your vehicle's battery may become discharged
(ªdieº) if you leave the lights or any electrical
equipment on after you turn the engine off. If
this happens, you may be able to jump-start
from a booster battery to start your vehicle.
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WARNING
The gases around the battery can explode
if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. An explosion could result in
injury or vehicle damage.
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WARNING
To protect yourself when charging a
battery, always shield your face and eyes.
Make sure that you can breathe fresh air.
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