2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Owners Manual

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate
from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available:
²24±hours, seven days a week
²for the Basic warranty period (Canada) or New Vehicle Limited
Warranty period (U.S.) of three years or 60 000 km (36 000 miles),
whichever comes first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or
80 000 km (50 000 miles) on Lincoln vehicles
Roadside assistance will cover:
²changing a flat tire
²jump-starts
²lock-out assistance
²fuel delivery
²towing of your disabled vehicle up to 56.3 kms (35 miles) from the
point of pickup (this can include to the nearest Ford dealership, or
your selling dealer if within the specified distance.) One tow per
disablement. Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting
stuck in the mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such
as impound towing or repossession).
Using roadside assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is
mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, the card is
found in the Roadside Assistance book in the glove compartment.
To receive roadside assistance in the United States for Ford or Mercury
vehicles, call 1±800±241±3673 or if you own a Lincoln vehicle, call
1±800±521±4140. In Canada call 1±800±665±2006.
Should you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford will
reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain information about
reimbursement, call 1±800±241±3673 in the United States for Ford or
Mercury vehicles; or if you own a Lincoln vehicle, call 1±800±521±4140.
Call 1±800±665±2006 in Canada.
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Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance
coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
Similarly in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you
may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty's Roadside
Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact
1±877±294±2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca.
HAZARD FLASHER
Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the
ignition is off.
²The hazard lights control is
located on top of the steering
column.
²Depress hazard lights control to
activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously.
²Depress control again to turn the
flashers off.
RESETTING THE FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
FUEL
RESET
The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated.
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The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located on the left side of the trunk
behind the left rear tail light and the
trunk liner.
Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch.
1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in on the reset button.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and
return the key to the OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.
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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.
NOTE: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 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 Green
50A Ð Ð Red Red Red
60A Ð Ð Blue Ð Yellow
70A Ð Ð Tan Ð Brown
80A Ð Ð Natural Ð Black
15
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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.
The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 Ð Not Used
2 Ð Not Used
3 Ð Not Used
4 10A Air Bags
5 Ð Not Used
6 15A Instrument Cluster, Warning Lamps
Module, Transmission Control Switch,
Lighting Control Module (LCM)
7 Ð Not Used
27 25
26 2423 21
2219
20
18 16
17 1514 12
131030
32
31
28
29
11
97
8653
41
2
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
8 25A Power Train Control Module (PCM)
Power Relay, Coil-on -Plugs, Radio Noise
Capacitator, Passive Anti-theft System
(PATS)
9 Ð Not Used
10 10A Rear Window Defrost
11 Ð Not Used
12 Ð Not Used
13 5A Radio
14 10A Traction Control Switch, Anti-lock Brakes
(ABS), Instrument Cluster
15 15A Speed Control Servo, Main Light Switch
Illumination, Lighting Control Module
(LCM), Clock, Police Power Relay
16 15A Reversing lamps, Turn Signals, Shift Lock,
DRL Module, EVO Steering, Electronic
Day/Night Mirror
17 30A Wiper Motor, Wiper Control Module
18 30A Heater Blower Motor
19 20A Auxiliary Power Point
20 Ð Not Used
21 15A Multifunction Switch, Lighting Control
Module (LCM), PATS Indicator, Parking
Lamps, Instrument Panel Light
22 15A Speed Control Servo, Hazard Lights
23 15A Power Windows/Door Locks, PATS,
Exterior Rear View Mirrors, EATC
Module, Instrument Cluster, Clock,
Lighting Control Module (LCM), Interior
Lamps
24 10A Left Hand Low Beam
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
25 20A Power Point, Cigar Lighter, Emergency
Flashers
26 10A Right Hand Low Beam
27 25A Lighting Control Module (LCM), Main
Light Switch, Cornering Lamps, Fuel Tank
Pressure Sensor
28 20A* Power Windows
29 Ð Not Used
30 Ð Not Used
31 Ð Not Used
32 20A ABS Values
* Maxi Fuse
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.
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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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
1 20A* Electric Fuel Pump Relay
2 30A* Generator, Starter Relay, Fuses 15 and 18
3 25A* Radio, CD Changer, Subwoofer Amplifier
4 30A* Police Power Relay
5 15A* Horn Relay
6 20A* DRL Module
7 20A CB Power door Locks, Power Seats, Trunk Lid
Release
8 30A** Air Suspension System
9 50A** See Fuses 5 and 9
10 50A** See Fuses 1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13 and Circuit
Breaker 14
11 50A** See Fuses 4, 8, 16 and Circuit Breaker 12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
89
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17RELAY
1
RELAY
2
RELAY
3
RELAY
4
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