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separation in the metal wire inside
the fuse.
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.
Even after a fuse is replaced, it
will continue to blow if the cause
of the overload is not identified
and corrected. If a fuse continues
to blow, have the vehicle's
electrical system checked.
Standard fuse amperage rating
and color
Fuse rating Color
3 amp Violet
4 amp Pink
5 amp Beige
10 amp Red
15 amp Blue
20 amp Yellow
25 amp Natural
30 amp Light Green
High current fuse amperage
rating and color
Fuse rating Color
30 amp Light Green
40 amp Amber
50 amp Red
60 amp Blue
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Number Fuse amperage
ratingCircuits protected
1 20 amp 4WABS or RABS
module
2 15 amp 4WABS relay (coil),
RABS (diode/resistor),
instrument cluster,
warning chime
3 15 amp Headlamp switch,
radio sense, rear
radio control, Remote
keyless entry module
4 15 amp Power mirrors,
modified vehicle,
power locks w/RKE,
Headlamp switch
(dome), illuminated
entry, Courtesy lamp
switches, Radio
(KAP), Cluster (KAP),
warning chime
5 20 amp Remote keyless entry
module, power door
lock switches,
memory lock
6 10 amp Brake shift interlock,
speed control,
daytime running light
module
7 10 amp Multi-function switch
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Number Fuse amperage
ratingCircuits protected
8 30 amp Noise supression
capacitor, ignition coil
positive feed, PCM
relay diode/PCM
power relay, fuel
heater (diesel), glow
plug relay (diesel)
9 30 amp Wiper control module,
wiper motor
10 20 amp Headlamp switch
(exterior lamps),
Multi-function switch
(flash-to-pass)
11 15 amp Stoplight switch, brake
pressure switch,
multi-function switch
12 15 amp Digital transmission
range sensor (backup
lamps), auxiliary
battery relay
13 15 amp A/C mode switch,
blend door actuator
14 5 amp Instrument cluster (air
bag and charge
indicator lamps)
15 5 amp Trailer tow battery
charge relay (coil)
16 30 amp Power seats
17 - Not used
18 - Not used
19 10 amp Air bag module
20 5 amp Overdrive cancel
switch
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Number Fuse amperage
ratingCircuits protected
21 30 amp Power windows
22 - Not used
23 20 amp Cigar lighter, data link
connector
24 5 amp Illuminated entry
25 10 amp Left headlamp (low
beam)
26 - Not used
27 - Not used
28 25 amp Instrument panel
power point
29 - Not used
30 15 amp Headlamps (high
beam), Daytime
running lamps (DRL),
high beam indicator
31 10 amp Right headlamp (low
beam), Daytime
running lamps (DRL)
32 - Not used
33 - Not used
34 10 amp Digital transmission
range sensor (start
control)
35 - Not used
36 5 amp Panel illumination
37 - Not used
38 10 amp Air bag module
39 - Not used
40 30 amp Modified vehicle
41 30 amp Modified vehicle
42 - Not used
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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle:
²We highlight do-it-yourself items
in the engine compartment for
easy location.
²As possible, we design parts that
can be replaced without tools.
²We provide you with a ªService
Guideº which makes tracking
routine service for your vehicle
easy.
If your vehicle requires
professional service, your
dealership can provide necessary
parts and service. Check your
ªWarranty Information Bookletº to
find out which parts and services
are covered.
Use only recommended fuels,
lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications.
Motorcraft parts are designed and
built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions when servicing
your vehicle
Be especially careful when
inspecting or servicing your
vehicle. Here are some general
precautions for your safety:
²Do not work on a hot engine.
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²loose hose clamps
What you should know about
fail-safe cooling (if equipped)
If the engine coolant supply is
depleted, this feature allows the
vehicle to be driven temporarily
before incremental component
damage is incurred. The ªfail safeº
distance depends on ambient
temperatures, vehicle load and
terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine overheats, the engine
will automatically switch from
eight to alternating four cylinder
operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the
engine.
When this occurs, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will
move into the red area and the
light illuminates.
The service engine soon light will
illuminate, indicating that vehicle
service is required.
The vehicle will still operate, but
will have limited engine power and
no air conditioning capability.
Continued operation will increase
engine temperature and cause the
engine to completely shut down.
The vehicle will coast to a stop.
As the engine temperature cools,
the engine may be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as
soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
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vehicle. The damage may not be
covered by your warranty.
Your vehicle was not designed to
use fuel containing
manganese-based additives such as
MMT. Additionally, vehicles
certified to California emission
standards (indicated on the
underhood Vehicle Emissions
Control Information label) are
designed to operate on California
reformulated gasolines. If
California reformulated gasoline is
not available when you refuel, your
vehicle can be operated on
non-California fuels. However, even
though your engine will perform
adequately on other gasolines, the
performance of the emission
control devices and systems may
be adversely affected. Repair of
damage caused by using a fuel that
your vehicle was not designed for
may not be covered by your
warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
regular gasoline with an (R+M)/2
octane rating of 87. We do not
recommend gasolines labeled as
ªregularº in high altitude areas that
are sold with octane ratings of 86
or even less.
Do not be concerned if your
vehicle sometimes knocks lightly.
However, if it knocks heavily under
most driving conditions on the
87
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²Fluid leaks
²The
or service engine soon
lights illuminate in the
instrument cluster and remain
lit.
²Strange odors
²Engine runs more than five
seconds after shut-off or engine
misfires, surges, stalls or
backfires
²Loss of oil pressure
Important emission control
information
By law, anyone who manufacturers,
repairs, services, leases, trades
vehicles or supervises a fleet of
vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission
control device or prevent it from
working. Do not make any
unauthorized changes to the
vehicle or engine. Changes that
cause more unburned fuel to reach
the exhaust system can increase
the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
When your vehicle is serviced,
never use a metal exhaust
collector. The use of a metal
collector may melt or deform
plastic parts.
Do not park, idle, or drive
your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust
system, which can start a fire.
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