1999 FORD F250 battery

Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer toExterior bulbsin theMaintenance and care
chapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Four wheel drive low (if equipped)
This light momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is turned to ON.
Illuminates when four-wheel drive
low is engaged. If the light continues
to flash have the system serviced.
Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped)
This light momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is turned to ON.
Illuminates when 4x4 range is
engaged.
LOW
RANGE
4x4
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Trip odometer
Registers the kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys. To reset,
depress the control.
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer in the red zone may damage
the engine.
Battery voltage gauge
This gauge shows the battery
voltage when the ignition is in the
ON position. If the pointer moves
and stays outside the normal
operating range (as indicated), have
the vehicle’s electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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MPH
20km/h
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100
120
140
160
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Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to activate the
alarm.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
control again or turn the ignition to
ACC or ON.
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Replacing the battery
The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery
CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to
10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating
range can be caused by:
•weather conditions
•nearby radio towers
•structures around the vehicle
•other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
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To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the transmitter near the
key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE
FRONT PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of new
battery in the same orientation.
Refer to the diagram inside the
transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition
is turned to the RUN or ACC position. The dome lamp control (if
equipped) mustnotbe set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry
system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 40 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the OFF position.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
8 5A Radio, Headlamp Switch Illumination
9 — Not Used
10 — Not Used
11 10A Washer Pump, Wiper Run/Park Relay Coil,
Wiper Hi/LO Relay Coil, Washer Pump
Relay Coil
12 15A Horn
13 20A Stop Lamps, Center High-mount Stop
Lamp, Trailer Tow Stop Lamp
14 10A Dome Lamp, Cargo Lamp, Courtesy Lamps
15 5A Generic Electronic Module (GEM),
Powertrain Control Module (PCM),
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module,
Brake Shift Interlock, Speed Control
16 15A Instrument Cluster, Hi-beam Headlamps
17 — Not Used
18 — Not Used
19 10A Auxiliary Powertrain Control Module
(APCM) (Diesel only), Instrument Cluster,
GEM Module, Overdrive Cancel Switch, Idle
Validation Switch (Diesel only), Overhead
Console
20 15A Starter Motor Relay Coil, PCM (Gasoline
only)
21 — Not Used
22 10A Air Bag Module, Passenger Air Bag
Activation Switch, Blower Motor Relay Coil
23 10A Electronic Flasher
24 10A Blend Door Actuator, Trailer Tow Battery
Charge Relay Coil
25 5A 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS)
Module
26 — Not Used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
27 10A Ignition Run Power Feed (Customer
Access)
28 10A Brake Shift Interlock, DRL Relay Coil,
Speed Control Module, Backup Lamps,
Trailer Tow Backup Lamp Relay Coil,
Electronic Shift On The Fly Hub Lock
Solenoid
29 5A Instrument Cluster (Charge and Airbag
Warning Lamps)
30 30A PCM Relay Coil, Ignition Coil (Gasoline
only), Fuel Heater (Diesel only), Wastegate
Solenoid (Diesel only), Injector Driver
Module Relay Coil (Diesel only)
31 — Not Used
Relay 1 — Interior Lamp Relay
Relay 2 — Not Used
Relay 3 — Horn
Relay 4 — Power Window One Touch Down Relay
Relay 5 — Accessory Delay Relay
Power distribution box
The power distribution box, trailer tow and electronic shift on the fly
relay blocks are located in the engine compartment near the brake
master cylinder.
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.
Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and Carechapter.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
7 20A*
(Gasoline
only)
5A* (Diesel
only)Gasoline only-Vapor Managment Valve,
HEGO Sensors, Intake Manifold
Communication Control, EVR Solenoid,
PCM, Canister Vent Solenoid
Diesel only-Dual AlternatorAField
8 15A* Trailer Tow Electronic Brake Illumination,
Park Lamps, Trailer Tow Park Lamp Relay
Coil
9 10A* Left Headlamp
10 25A* Power Point
11 10A* Right Headlamp (Low Beam)
12 10A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Resistor
13 30A** Multi-function Switch, Headlamps
14 60A** Anti-Lock Brake System
15 30A** Windshield Wiper Motor
16 30A** Trailer Tow Battery Charge
17 30A** Electronic Shift On The Fly Relay, Transfer
Case Shift Motor
18 30A** Power Seat
19 20A** Fuel Pump Motor, PCM
20 50A** Ignition Switch (B4 & B5)
21 50A** Ignition Switch (B1 & B3)
22 50A** Instrument Panel Junction Box
23 40A** Blower Motor
24 30A** Power Distribution Box
25 30A*** Power Windows
26 20A** If equipped with Remote Keyless
Entry-Driver Door Unlock Relay Coil, All
Door Unlock Relay Coil, All Door Lock
Relay Coil, Park Lamp Flash Relay, If not
equipped with Remote Keyless
Entry-Power Door Lock Motors
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
27 -
(Gasoline
only)
30A*
(Diesel
only)Gasoline only-Not Used
Diesel only-Injector Driver Module
28 30A** Trailer Tow Electronic Brake Controller
29 20A** Radio
30 -- PCM Power Relay
31 -- Blower Motor Relay
32 -- Two Speed Fuel Pump Relay (Gasoline
only), Injector Driver Module Power Relay
(Diesel only)
33 -- Washer Pump Relay
34 -- Windshield Wiper Park/Run Relay
35 -- Windshield Wiper HI/LO Relay
36 -- Not Used
37 -- PCM Relay Diode
38 -- Trailer Tow Backup Lamp Relay
39 -- Trailer Tow Battery Charge Relay
40 -- Electronic Shift On The Fly Relay #1,
Electronic Shift On The Fly Relay #2
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses ***Circuit Breaker
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.
Spare tire information
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire that can be used as
either a spare or a regular tire. The spare tire is not equipped with wheel
trim. The wheel trim from the original wheel/tire may be used on the
spare.
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