1997 FORD F250 fuse

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[IS03200(F )03/96]
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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[IS03300(F )04/96]
To check the ABS brake warning light turn the
ignition key to ON. The ABS brake warning
light should glow momentarily.
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[IS03400(F )03/96]
NOTE: If it does not glow momentarily, have
your vehicle's electrical system checked
immediately.
[IS03500(F )04/96]
NOTE: If the ABS brake warning light begins
to flash in a repeatable flash sequence,
check the rear anti-lock system
continuous power fuse and brake lights
for proper operation.
[IS03600(F )04/96]
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Antilock warning light
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[IS03700(F )03/96]
RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning
light remains on or comes on while
driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon
as possible.
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[IS03800(F )03/96]
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock
system, and the brake warning light is
not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled
but normal brake function remains
operational.
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Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air
intake area of your Air Conditioner (if
equipped) and Heater System which could
block the air intake. The intake area is located
at the bottom of the windshield.
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Dual Fuel Tank Selector Switch
(If equipped)
[CF13700(F )04/96]
To choose which fuel tank that you want your
engine to draw fuel from (front or rear) you
must use this switch. Your fuel gauge will
display the amount of fuel available in the
currently selected tank.
[CF13800(F )04/96]
The fuse that protects the fuel tank selector
circuit is labeled AUX FUEL TANK SELECTOR
on your fuse panel cover.
[CF13900(F )04/96]
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Fuel tank selector switch
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[CF14000(F )03/96]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[CF14100(FM)03/96]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
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[CF14200(FM)01/96]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,
marker lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps, use the headlamp switch to the left of the
steering column.
[CF14300(FM)04/96]
1. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the first position. Parking lamps, tail
lamps, license plate lamps and marker lamps
are now on.
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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 titledRoadside Emergenciesin
this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[TO04500(FM)05/96]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
[TO04600(FM)04/96]
For cold or warm engines:
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[TO04700(FM)01/96]
If the engine still does not start after two
attempts:
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor
and hold it.
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3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
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4. Release the ignition key when the engine
starts.
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5. Release the accelerator gradually as the
engine speeds up.
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[TO05300(FM)05/96]
If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated. For
directions on how to reset the switch seeFuel
Pump Shut-Off Switchin the index.
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[TO05500(F )01/96]
A computer system controls the engine's idle
speed. When you start your vehicle, the engine's
idle speed normally runs higher than when it's
warmed up. These faster engine speeds will
make your vehicle move slightly faster than its
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[GF07800(FM)05/96]
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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[GF07825(FM)05/96]
1. Apply the parking brake.
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2. Remove the key.
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3. Insert the key and rotate it one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
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4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted back to P
[Park], you must repeat the previous steps.)
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[GF07925(FM)05/96]
5. Start the vehicle.
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[GF07950(FM)05/96]
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 titledRoadside Emergenciesin
this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[GF07975(FM)05/96]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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[GF08000(FM)05/96]
R (Reverse)
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[GF08025(FM)05/96]
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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Trailer lamps
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[GF22130(FM)01/96]
Make sure your trailer lamps conform to Federal
and local regulations.
[GF22150(F )01/96]
Your vehicle has been equipped for use with a
4-wire trailer tow electrical system (running
lamps, right hand stop/turn, left hand
stop/turn, and ground).
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[GF22160(F )01/96]
Class I and Class II Trailer Tow electrical wiring
provides two circuits (right hand and left hand)
to operate trailer stop/turn tail lamps. Each
stop/turn circuit will operate one combination
stop/turn light bulb (# 1157, 3157, 2357, or 3357)
on the trailer. Never add more than one trailer
light bulb to one circuit.
[GF22170(F )01/96]
A wire harness (Ford part number
F5TB-13A576-A) has been provided that connects
to the frame wire harness at the rear of the
vehicle and is compatible with most 4-wire
trailer tow electrical systems.
[GF22180(F )01/96]
Always check trailer and vehicle functions (i.e.,
stop/turn signal, and running lights) before
operating your vehicle and trailer.
[GF22190(F )01/96]
If your vehicle fails to function properly, do not
operate your vehicle and trailer until corrections
are made.
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[GF22200(FM)01/96]
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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[ER00300(FM)01/96]
Fuses, Fuse Links and Circuit
Breakers
[ER00400(FM)04/96]
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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[ER00450(FM)01/96]
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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[ER00550(FM)01/96]
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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230 [ER01300(FM)01/96]Power Distribution Box
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[ER01350(FM)01/96]
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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[ER01400(FM)03/96]
The high current fuses are coded as follows: 30
amp Ð light green, 40 amp Ð orange, 50 amp
Ð red, 60 amp Ð blue.
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[ER01450(FM)01/96]
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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[ER01550(FM)01/96]
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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[ER01650(FM)01/96]
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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