2000 FORD POSTAL EXPLORER headlamp

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON
position. If the light stays on, the
ABS needs to be serviced. With the
ABS light on, the anti-lock brake
system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake
warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.
O/D off (if equipped)
Illuminates when the Transmission
Control Switch (TCS), refer to
Overdrive controlin theControls
and Featureschapter, has been
pushed turning the transmission overdrive function OFF. When the light
is on, the transmission does not operate in the overdrive mode, refer to
theDrivingchapter for transmission function and operation.
The light may also flash steadily if a transmission malfunction is
detected. If the light does not come on when the Transmission Control
Switch is depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.
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,
check for a burned-out turn signal
bulb. Refer toExterior bulbsin theMaintenance and carechapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
ABS
O/D
OFF
Instrumentation
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
²Pull the headlamp control toward
you to the first position to turn
on the parking lamps, tail lamps,
license plate lamps and marker
lamps.
²Pull the headlamp control toward
you to the outer position to turn
on the headlamps (in addition to
the previous lamps).
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
To adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel:
²Rotate
clockwise/counterclockwise when
the headlamp control is in the
parking lamp or low-beam
position.
To turn on the courtesy lamp:
²Rotate fully counterclockwise.
High beams
Push forward to activate.
Pull toward you to deactivate.
HI
LO
F
S
OFF
Controls and features
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
1 Ð Not Used
2 7.5A Blower Motor Relay
3 Ð Not Used
4 15A Left Headlamp
5 10A Data Link Connector (OBD II)
6 20A Defrost/Fan
7 Ð Not Used
8 15A Right Headlamp
9 Ð Not Used
10 7.5A Shift Lock Actuator, Turn Signals
11 7.5A Instrument Cluster (Warning Lamps)
12 Ð Not Used
13 15A EEC System, Stop Lamps, Four Wheel
Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS)
14 10A Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
(4WABS) Module, 4WABS Main Relay
1 234
5 678
9 101112
13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24
25 26
29 30
35 36
313233
34
27 28
Roadside emergencies
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
15 7.5A Alternator
16 30A Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper Hi-Lo Relay,
Wiper Run/Park Relay
17 25A Cigar Lighter
18 Ð Not Used
19 25A EEC System, Ignition Coil
20 Ð Not Used
21 15A Flasher (Hazard)
22 Ð Not Used
23 Ð Not Used
24 7.5A Starter Interrupt Relay
25 7.5A Speedometer
26 10A Interior Lamp Relay
27 15A Backup Lamps , Overdrive Cancel
28 Ð Not Used
29 Ð Not Used
30 Ð Not Used
31 Ð Not Used
32 Ð Not Used
33 5A Headlamps (Highbeams)
34 Ð Not Used
35 7.5A RH Park Lamps
36 7.5A LH Park Lamps
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.
Roadside emergencies
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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.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
1 Ð Not Used
2 30A** EEC Power
3 20A** Fuel System
4 30A** Headlamps
5 50A** ABS System
6 30A** ABS System
7 Ð Not Used
8 Ð Not Used
9 40A** Blower Motor
10 Ð Not Used
11 Ð Not Used
12 Ð Not Used
13 60A** I/P Fuse Panel
14 50A** Ignition
1 15A* Parking Lamps
2 Ð Not Used
3 Ð Not Used
4 Ð Not Used
5 10A* EEC Memory
6 Ð Not Used
14
175A
13
12
10 9
87
6
65
5 4
4 3
3 2
21
1 11109 11
8
476
21
35
D10DE2
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
7 15A* Horn
8 Ð Not Used
9 Ð Not Used
10 30A* Alternator System
11 15A* EEC Hego System
1 Ð LH Headlamp Relay
2 Ð Horn Relay
3 Ð RH Headlamp Relay
4 Ð Starter Relay
5 Ð EEC Power Relay
6 Ð Blower Relay
Diode 2 Ð EEC Diode
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
Relay module
The relay box is located in the right front corner of the engine
compartment.
The relays are coded as follows:
Relay location Description
1 Side Marker Isolation Relay
2 Fuel Pump Relay
3 LH Repeater/Marker Relay
4 RH Repeater/Marker Relay
5 Rear Hazard Isolation Relay
6 LH Turn/Hazard Relay
7 RH Turn/Hazard Relay
12
34
56
7
Roadside emergencies
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Gauges ...........................................9
battery voltage gauge ...............11
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................10
engine oil pressure gauge ........11
fuel gauge ..................................12
odometer ...................................10
speedometer ...............................9
trip odometer ............................11
Headlamps ...................................13
flash to pass ..............................14
high beam ..............................8,13
turning on and off ....................13
Ignition ....................................14,74
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ..........................................71
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................6
lighting up
panel and interior .....................13
Jump-starting your vehicle ........37
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........14
Lamps
cargo lamps ...............................13
headlamps .................................13
headlamps, flash to pass ..........14
instrument panel, dimming .....13
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................16
Lights, warning and indicator ......6
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .........8,23
brake ............................................7
charging system ..........................9
high beam ...................................8
overdrive off ................................8
safety belt ...................................7
service engine soon ....................6
turn signal indicator ...................8
Lubricant specifications ........73,74
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ..........................72lubricant specifications ............74
Motorcraft parts .....................70,72
Octane rating ..............................68
Odometer .....................................10
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................48
Overdrive .....................................16
Parking brake ..............................23
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ......72
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................32
Power steering ............................24
fluid, checking and adding ......56
fluid, refill capacity ..................72
fluid, specifications ..............73,74
Relays .....................................29,34
Safety defects, reporting ............75
Safety restraints
warning light and chime .........7,9
Servicing your vehicle ................46
Spark plugs, specifications ....72,74
Special notice ................................3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................73,74
Speedometer .................................9
Starting your vehicle .............17,19
jump starting ............................37
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................15
Tires ..............................35,61,62,63
changing ....................................35
checking the pressure ..............63
replacing ....................................64
rotating ......................................63
snow tires and chains ..............64
tire grades .................................62
treadwear ..................................62
Towing .........................................63
wrecker ......................................43
Transmission ...............................25
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............................56
Index
77