1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD fuses

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[SS22601( ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not place objects or mount equipment
on or near the air bag covers that may
come into contact with an inflating air
bag. Failure to follow these instructions
may increase the risk of personal injury in
the event of a collision.
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[SS22701( ALL)03/96]
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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[SS22801( ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
If you are close to an inflating air bag, it
could seriously injure you. Position your
seat such that it is as far back from the
steering wheel as possible but still allows
you to properly control the vehicle.
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[SS22901( ALL)03/96]
Children and Air Bags
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[SS23001( ALL)03/96]
NOTE: For additional important safety
information on the proper use of seat
belts, child seats, and infant seats,
please read the entire Safety Restraints
section in this owner guide.
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[SS23101( ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Children should always wear their safety
belts. Failure to follow these instructions
may increase the risk of personal injury in
the event of a collision.
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152 %
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[GF07600( ALL)12/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a Brake Shift
Interlock safety feature. This feature prevents the
gearshift from being moved from the P (Park)
position until the brake pedal is depressed. This
feature is active when the ignition is in the ON
position. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be
moved from P (Park) with the brake pedal
depressed:
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[GF07700( ALL)12/95]
1. Turn the engine off and remove the ignition
key.
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[GF07800( ALL)12/95]
2. Apply parking brake.
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[GF07900( ALL)04/96]
3. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise
to the first position.
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[GF08000( ALL)01/96]
4. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift
lever to N (Neutral) and start the engine.
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[GF08100( ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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[GF08200( ALL)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.
[GF08300(MBC )12/95]
The console-mounted gearshift will lock in P
(Park) when you turn the key to the LOCK
position. When the gearshift is in any position
except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be
turned to LOCK or removed from the steering
column. TO REMOVE THE KEY, the gearshift
lever must be in P (Park).
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Roadside Emergencies
[ER00175( ALL)03/96]
Hazard Flashers
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[ER00200( ALL)01/96]
The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers work for up to two
hours when the battery is fully charged and in
good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than
two hours or if the battery is not fully charged,
the battery can be drained.
% [ER00400(MBC )12/95]Fuses, High Current Fuses and
Circuit Breakers
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[ER00500( ALL)12/95]
Fuses (conventional and high current) and circuit
breakers protect your vehicle's wiring 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
(conventional and high current) or circuit
breakers.
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[ER00600( ALL)12/95]
The following charts tell you which fuses or
circuit breakers protect the wiring for each
electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows or
a circuit breaker opens a circuit,allthe parts of
your vehicle that use that circuit will not work.
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[ER00700( ALL)12/95]
Once you have determined which fuses or circuit
breakers to check, follow the procedures under
Checking and replacing fusesorChecking and
replacing circuit breakersin this chapter.
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167 %
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[ER01300( ALL)05/96]
The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit
Breakers and Relays
[ER01600( BC )05/96]
thirty-four pica chart:0010392-KFile:10rcerb.ex
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[ER02300( ALL)12/95]
High Current Fuses
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[ER02400( ALL)12/95]
High current fuses are circuit protectors that are
part of the wiring harness for some electrical
equipment. These, like fuses, open when the
circuit load exceeds their amperage rating. High
current fuses may be purchased from your Ford
or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[ER02500(MBC )12/95]
The high current fuse panel is located in the
engine compartment on the left-hand fender
apron.
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[ER02700( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
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[ER02800( ALL)01/96]
Ford recommends that high current fuses be
replaced by a qualified technician.
[ER03000( BC )12/95]
half page art:0011157-A
The high current fuse panel location
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170 [ER03600( ALL)12/95]The high current fuses and relays
[ER03900( BC )05/96]
twenty-eight pica chart:0010429-MFile:10rcerb.ex
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twenty-four pica chart:0011394-A
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[ER04400( ALL)01/96]
Checking and Replacing Fuses
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[ER04500( ALL)01/96]
If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
[ER04700( BC )12/95]
1. Find the fuse panel underneath the
instrument panel, to the left of the steering
column.
[ER05000( BCGV)12/95]
2. 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 should be replaced.
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quarter page art:0010416-AThe side view of a fuse
[ER05400( BC )12/95]
3. Replace the fuse with one that has the right
amperage rating. (See the following chart.)
To remove the fuse use the pulling tool
attached to the inside cover of the fuse
panel. There are also four spare fuses
attached to the cover.
[ER05600( ALL)12/95]
eight pica chart:0001092-B[ER05800( BC )12/95]
eight pica chart:0011219-AFile:10rcerb.ex
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