1997 FORD EXPLORER instrument cluster

working properly, the warning
lights in the instrument cluster
may not work properly.
Using a hitch
Do not use hitches that:
²clamp onto the vehicle bumper
²attach to the axle.
Distribute the load so that only 10
to 15% of the total weight of the
trailer is on the tongue. tie down
the load so that it does not shift
and change the weight on the
hitch. Follow the towing
instructions of a reputable rental
agency.
Driving while towing a trailer
Do not drive faster than 70 km/h
(45 mph) while towing a 454 kg
(1000 lb) trailer. Do not drive
faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) with
any weight trailer while towing in
hilly terrain or on hot days.
Speed control (if equipped) may
not work properly while towing on
long, steep grades.
If driving with an automatic
transmission:
²use D or L rather than while
towing up or down steep hills
²anticipate stops and brake
gradually.
Towing behind another vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle behind
another vehicle, such as an RV,
unless front wheel dollies are used.
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Driving
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Number Fuse Amperage
RatingCircuits Protected
1 7.5 amp Power mirror, power
antenna
2 7.5 amp High-mount brakelamp
3 15 amp Parking lamp,
instrument cluster
gauges
4 10 amp Left headlamp, lamp
out warning
5 10 amp OBD system
6 7.5 amp Air bag system, blower
relay, EATC
7 7.5 amp Illumination switches
8 10 amp Right headlamp, fog
lamp system, DRL,
lamp out warning
9 10 amp EATC system, seat
memory, message
center, cellular phone,
autolamps
10 7.5 amp EATC system, rear
blower, speed control,
GEM system, brake
interlock, overhead
console, automatic
ride control, lamp out
warning
11 7.5 amp Warning lamps,
autolamp
12 10 amp Front washer, rear
washer & wiper
Roadside emergencies
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Number Fuse Amperage
RatingCircuits Protected
13 15 amp PCM system,
stoplamps, AWD,
anti-lock brake, speed
control, trailer tow
14 10 amp Anti-lock system
15 7.5 amp Air bag system,
instrument cluster
16 30 amp Wiper run relay
17 25 amp Cigar lighter
18 15 amp A/C system
19 25 amp Ignition coil, PCM
system
20 7.5 amp Radio, power antenna,
GEM system,
anti-theft, cellular
phone
21 15 amp Turn/hazard flasher
22 10 amp Turn signals
23 10 amp Rear wiper system
24 10 amp Starter relay
25 7.5 amp Speedometer, GEM
system
26 10 amp 5R55E/4R7OW
overdrive, DRL
system, backup lamps,
AWD, rear defroster
27 10 amp Under hood lamp, map
lamps, glove box lamp,
dome lamp, visor
lamps, accessory
delay, dimmer switch
illumination, 4x4
system
Roadside emergencies
152