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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 and the vehicle's brake lamps may not be
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 in a steady pattern. Press lightly
on the accelerator in each gear.
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes. The
transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine can
overheat.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave
your vehicle.
Driving with a 4±speed automatic transmission
Understanding gearshift positions
Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever
from position to position. If you do not hold the brake pedal
down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
Driving
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
5 10A Day/Night Sensor, Cluster (Oil Pressure,
Brake Warning, Speed Control), I/P
Warning Indicator Display, Steering
Column/Ignition/Lighting Module (Logic
Input)
6 10A Starter Motor Relay
7 15A Steering Column/Ignition/Lighting Module
(Left Turn Lamps)
8 Ð Not Used
9 10A Blower Motor Relay, Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control Module
10 30A Windshield Wipers
11 10A Coil Drivers, Radio Noise Capacitors, PCM
Relay
12 10A Passenger's Power and Heated Seats
13 15A Steering Column/Ignition/Lighting Module
(Right Turn Lamps)
14 30A Cigar Lighter, Cellular Phone, Power Point
15 10A Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor
16 20A Moonroof
17 10A Instrument Cluster (Charging Indicator)
18 Ð Not Used
19 10A Steering Column/Ignition/Lighting Module
(Left Low-Beam Headlamp)
20 10A Message Center, Instrument Cluster,
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
Module
21 10A EVAC/Fill Connector, Anti-Lock Brake
Control Module
22 Ð Not Used
23 Ð Not Used
24 Ð Not Used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
25 10A Steering Column/Ignition/Lighting Module
(Right Low-Beam Headlamp)
26 15A Steering Column/Ignition/Lighting Module
(Courtesy Lighting, Demand Lighting)
27 Ð Not Used
28 10A Instrument Cluster, I/P Warning Indicator
Display, Air Suspension/EVO Steering
Module, Rear Window Defrost Module,
Steering Wheel Position Sensor,
Transmission Control Switch
29 Ð Not Used
30 10A Heated Mirrors
31 10A Steering Column/Ignition/Lighting Module
(Park Lamps)
32 15A Brake On/Off Switch, Brake Pressure
Switch
33 Ð Not Used
34 15A Heated Seats, Backup Lamps, Speed
Control, Daytime Running Lamps, A/C
Cycling Switch, Digital Transmission Range
Sensor, Intake Manifold Runner Control
Module
35 10A Driver's Power and Heated Seats
36 Ð Not Used
37 Ð Not Used
38 10A Data Link Connector
39 Ð Not Used
40 Ð Not Used
41 10A Keyless Entry, Power Door Locks, Power
Mirror Switch, Memory/Recall Switch,
Driver's Door Module
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 10A* Powertrain Control Module (Keep-Alive
Memory)
2 15A* High Beam Relay, Daytime Running Lamps
Module
3 10A* Powertrain Control Module (EAM Pump
Motor-Monitor)
4 15A* Air Suspension, Electronically Variable
Orifice Power Steering
5 30A* Trunk Lid Relay, Fuel Filler Door Release
6 10A* Air Bag Module
7 Ð Not Used
8 20A* Horn Relay
9 Ð Not Used
10 20A* Radio Amplifier, CD Changer
11 Ð Not Used
12 15A* Steering Column/Ignition/Lighting Module
(Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Motors,
Mirror Lamps, Brake Shift Interlock, High
Beam Indicator, Anti-Theft Indicator)
13 60A** Air Suspension
14 30A** Delayed Accessory Power Relay #1, I/P
Fuses (4, 10, 16)
15 30A** Powertrain Control Module, PCM Power
Relay, Engine Compartment Fuse 1
16 20A** Fuel Pump Relay, Fuel Pump Module
17 30A** Electronic Air Management, Engine
Compartment Fuse 3
18 30A** Passenger Seat Module, Passenger Lumbar,
I/P Fuse 12
19 30A** Driver Seat Module, Driver Lumbar, I/P
Fuse 35
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
20 30A** Anti-Lock Brake Control Module
21 20A** Anti-Lock Brake Control Module, EVAC/Fill
Connector
22 60A** I/P Fuses (1, 7, 13, 19, 25, 31)
23 40A** Variable Load Control Module
24 40A** Rear Window Defrost Control, I/P Fuse 30
25 60A** I/P Fuses (2, 14, 20, 26, 32, 38), Engine
Compartment Fuse 5
26 20A** Ignition Switch, I/P Fuses (5, 9, 11, 15, 17,
21)
27 30A** Starter Motor Solenoid, Ignition Switch, I/P
Fuses (6, 28, 34)
28 30A** Delayed Accessory Power Relay #2, I/P
Fuse 41
29 40A** Blower Motor Relay
* 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.
Tire change procedure
1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park).
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3. Remove the spare tire, jack and
lug wrench.
4. Remove the center ornament
from the aluminum wheel with the
tapered end of the wheel nut
wrench that came with your vehicle.
Insert and twist the handle, then
pry against the wheel.
5. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground. Refer to
Anti-theft lug nutsfor information
on removing anti-theft lug nuts.
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On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.
Refer toAir suspension systemin
theDrivingchapter for more
information.
6. Put the jack in the jack notch
next to the door closest to the tire
you are changing. Turn the jack
handle clockwise until the wheel is
completely off the ground.
7. Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.
8. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
9. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
OFF
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10. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown.
11. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away.
12. Turn on the air suspension
switch.
Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with this
feature, one of the lug nuts on each
wheel must be removed and
replaced with a special key. The key
and registration card are attached to
the lug wrench and stored with the
spare tire. If you lose the key, send
the registration card to the
manufacturer (not the dealer) to get a replacement key. If the lug
wrench/lug nut key assembly is lost, see your nearest Ford or
Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has access to the master set of keys.Do not
use an impact wrench with the anti-theft key.
Removing the anti-theft lug nut
1. Insert the key over the locking lug nut. Make sure you hold the key
square to the lug nut. If you hold the key at an angle, you could damage
the key and the lug nut.
2. Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and apply pressure on
the key with the wrench.
3. Turn the wrench in a counterclockwise direction to remove the lug
nut.
Reinstalling the anti-theft lug nut
1. Insert the key over the locking lug nut.
2. Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key and apply pressure on
the key with the wrench.
3. Install the lug nut.
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