1998 FORD MUSTANG fuses

Do not put anything on or over the air bag
module. Placing objects on or over the air
bag inflation area may cause those objects to be
propelled by the air bag into your face and torso
causing serious injury.
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify
the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
Children and air bags
For additional
important safety
information, read all
information on safety
restraints in this guide.
Children must always
be properly restrained.
Accident statistics
suggest that children
are safer when
properly restrained in
the rear seating
positions than in the front seating position. Failure
to follow these instructions may increase the risk of
injury in a collision.
Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child
seat.NEVERplace a rear-facing child seat
in front of an active air bag. If you must use a
forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move
the seat all the way back.
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If the power steering system breaks down (or if the
engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle
manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could
be caused by any of the following:
²underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
²high crown in center of road
²high crosswinds
²wheels out of alignment
²loose or worn components in steering linkage
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
(IF EQUIPPED)
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock
feature that prevents the gearshift from being moved
from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift out of P (Park)
with the brake pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to
LOCK, then remove the key.
2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake
pedal and shift to N (Neutral).
3. Start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use the above procedure to
move the gearshift, it is possible that a fuse has
blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are not operating
properly. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify
that the brakelamps are working.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be
rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse
gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern.
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The fuel pump shut-off
switch is located on
the left side of the
trunk behind the trunk
liner.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical
components in the
vehicle are not
working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown
fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse.
Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any
electrical components.
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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Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
Rating
Mini
FusesStan-
dard
FusesMaxi
FusesCar-
tridge
Maxi
FusesFuse
Link
Car-
tridge
2A Grey Grey Ð Ð Ð
3A Violet Violet Ð Ð Ð
4A Pink Pink Ð Ð Ð
5A Tan Tan Ð Ð Ð
7.5A Brown Brown Ð Ð Ð
10A Red Red Ð Ð Ð
15A Blue Blue Ð Ð Ð
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural Ð Ð Ð
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A Ð Ð Orange Green Orange
50A Ð Ð Red Red Red
60A Ð Ð Blue Ð Yellow
70A Ð Ð Tan Ð Brown
80A Ð Ð Natural Ð Black
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of
the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove the
panel cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided
on the fuse panel cover.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 20A Cigar Lighter
2 20A Engine Controls
3 Ð Not Used
4 10A RH Low Beam
Headlamp
5 15A Instrument Cluster,
Traction Control Switch
6 20A Starter Motor Relay
7 15A GEM, Interior Lamps
8 20A Engine Controls
9 Ð Not Used
10 10A LH Low Beam
Headlamp
11 15A Back-up Lamps
12 Ð Not Used
13 15A Electronic Flasher
14 Ð Not Used
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4212345
76891011
131214151617
191820212223
252426272829
313032333435
373638394041
43
44
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
34 20A Instrument Cluster,
CCRM, Data Link
Connector, Securilock
Transciever Module
35 15A Shift Lock Actuator,
PCM, Speed Control
Servo, ABS Module
36 15A Airbag Control Module
37 10A Adjustable Illumination
38 20A Highbeams
39 5A GEM
40 Ð Not Used
41 15A Brake Lamp
42 Ð Not Used
43 20A CB Power Windows
44 Ð Not Used
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine
compartment. The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main
electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
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Always replace the cover to the Power
Distribution Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
Relay 1 Ð Fog Lamp Interrupt
Relay 2 Ð Int. Wiper
Relay 3 Ð Wiper HI/LO
Relay 4 Ð Starter
Relay 5 Ð Fog Lamps
1 50A**
(4.6L), 30A
CB (3.8L)Electric Cooling Fan
Motor
2 30A** Headlamps
3 40A** Starter Motor Relay,
Ignition Switch
4 40A** Ignition Switch
5 40A** Ignition Switch
6 40A**
Instrument Cluster, PCM
5
RELAY4
RELAY3
RELAY2
RELAY1
RELAY
12
MAXI
29
DIODE28
CB27
MAXI26
MAXI25
MAXI23
MINI
24
MINI
21
MINI
22
MINI
19
MINI17
MINI18
MINI15
MINI13
MINI
14
MINI16
MINI20
MINI
11
MAXI10
MAXI9
MAXI8
MAXI7
MAXI6
MAXI5
MAXI4
MAXI3
MAXI2
MAXI1
MAXI
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
7 30A** Secondary Air Injection
(3.8L only)
8 50A** ABS Module
9 20A** Auxiliary Power Point
10 30A** Parklamps
11 30A** Rear Window Defrost
Control
12 40A** Power Windows, Power
Locks
13 Ð Not Used
14 20A* Fuel Pump
15 10A* Radio
16 20A* Horn
17 20A* Anti-Lock Brake System
18 25A* Power Seats
19 Ð Not Used
20 20A* Generator
21 Ð Not Used
22 Ð Not Used
23 Ð Not Used
24 20A*
A/C Pressure (3.8L only)
25 Ð Not Used
26 30A** PCM
27 20A** DRL Module, Foglamp
Relay
28 25A CB Convertible Top
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the
brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your
speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly
move to a safe place on the side of the road.
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