2000 FORD F350 brake

Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is
submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause
internal transmission damage.
TOWING A TRAILER
Your vehicle may tow a
Conventional/Class IV trailer or fifth
wheel trailer provided the maximum
trailer weight is less than or equal to
the maximum trailer weight listed
for your engine and rear axle ratio
on the following charts.
2nd unit bodies are not included in
maximum trailer weight ratings.
Weight of additional “body” must be
subtracted from the maximum
trailer weight.
Your vehicle’s load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle.
Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these
components carefully after any towing operation.
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer
weight could result in engine damage, transmission/axle damage,
structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury.
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Trailer brakes
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe
if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations.
Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to your
vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough
braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase.
The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the
GVWR not GCWR.
Trailer lamps
Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure your
trailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations. See your dealer or
trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking
up trailer lamps.
Using a step bumper (if equipped)
The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and requires only a
ball with a 25.4 mm (one inch) shank diameter. The bumper hasa2270
kg (5 000 lb.) trailer weight and 227 kg (500 lb.) tongue weight
capability.
If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch ball position, a
frame-mounted trailer hitch must be installed.
Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
•Ensure that you turn off your speed control. The speed control may
shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
•Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
•Use a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. This will
eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel
economy and transmission cooling.
•Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
Exceeding the GCWR rating may cause internal transmission
damage and void your warranty coverage.
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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.
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
RatingMini
FusesStandard
FusesMaxi
FusesCartridge
Maxi
FusesFuse Link
Cartridge
2A Grey Grey — — —
3A Violet Violet — — —
4A Pink Pink — — —
5A Tan Tan — — —
7.5A Brown Brown — — —
10A Red Red — — —
15A Blue Blue — — —
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural — — —
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A — — Orange Green Green
50A — — Red Red Red
60A — — Blue — Yellow
70A — — Tan — Brown
80A — — Natural — 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.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
1 20A Turn/Hazard Lamps
2 10A Airbag Module
3 20A Cigar Lighter, Data Link Connector
4 10A Glove Box Lamp, Map Lamps, Power
Mirrors, Underhood Lamp
5 — Not Used
6 — Not Used
7 5A Power Window/Lock Switch Illumination
8 5A Radio, Headlamp Switch Illumination
9 — Not Used
10 15A Dual Fuel Tanks
11 30A Wiper Motor, 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, Speed
Control
14 10A Dome Lamp, Cargo Lamp, Courtesy Lamps,
Running Board Lamps
15 5A Stop Lamp Switch (Logic): Generic
Electronic Module (GEM), Powertrain
Control Module (PCM), Four Wheel
Anti-lock Brake System (4WABS) Module,
Brake Shift Interlock, Cluster and PCM
Keep Alive Memory
16 15A Instrument Cluster, Hi-beam Headlamps
17 — Not Used
18 — Not Used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
19 10A Auxiliary Powertrain Control Module
(APCM) (Diesel only), Instrument Cluster,
GEM Module, Overdrive Cancel Switch, Idle
Validation Switch (Diesel only), Overhead
Console, Diesel PCM via Clutch
20 15A Starter Motor Relay Coil, Clutch Switch
21 — Not Used
22 10A Air Bag Module, Passenger Air Bag
Activation/Deactivation Switch, Blower
Motor Relay Coil
23 — Not Used
24 10A A/C Clutch, Blend Door Actuator, Trailer
Tow Battery Charge Relay Coil, Four Wheel
Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS), Turn
Signal
25 — Not Used
26 — Not Used
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, Vacuum Pump Motor
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
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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.
19 29
18 2830
31
32
33
34
35
37 36 17 27
16 26
15 25
14 24
13
11 12
910
78
56
34
1223
22
21
20
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The high-current fuses and relays are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
1 7.5A * Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn Lamp
2 10A* Washer Pump
3 7.5A* Trailer Tow Right Stop/Turn Lamp
4 20A* Trailer Tow Backup Lamps, Trailer Tow
Park Lamps
5 20A* (Gasoline
only)
5A* (Diesel only)Gasoline only-PCM, Fuel Pump Relay Coil,
Mass Air Flow Sensor, Fuel Injectors
Diesel only-Dual AlternatorAField
6 10A* Gasoline only-A/C (CASS)
Diesel only-Single or Dual Alternator
AField, Regulator
7 20A* (Gasoline
only)
5A* (Diesel only)
Gasoline only-Vapor Management 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 (Low Beam)
10 20A* Power Point
11 10A* Right Headlamp (Low Beam)
12 15A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Resistor
13 30A** Multi-function Switch, Headlamps
14 60A** Anti-Lock Brake System
15 — Not Used
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)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
21 50A** Ignition Switch (B1 & B3)
22 50A** Junction Box Battery Feed
23 40A** Blower Motor
24 30A**
(Gasoline only)
20A**
(Diesel only)PCM Power
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
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 --
A/C CASS (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 -- A/C Clutch Diode
37 -- PCM Diode
38 -- Trailer Tow Backup Lamp Relay
39 -- Trailer Tow Battery Charge Relay
40 -- Electronic Shift On The Fly Relay #1
41 — Electronic Shift On The Fly Relay #2
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses ***Circuit Breaker
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