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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 Ð Not Used
3 Ð Not Used
4 10A* PCM Keep Alive Memory, Instrument
Cluster, Voltmeter
5 10A* Right Trailer Turn Signal
6 10A* Left Trailer Turn Signal
7 Ð Not Used
8 60A** I/P Fuses 5, 11, 23, 38, 4, 10, 16, 22, 28,
32
AB3
2
146 5715 14 13 12 11 10 9 823 22 21 20 19 18 17 1624 26 25 27
29
CDG F EK J H
28
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
9 30A** PCM Power Relay, Engine Compartment
Fuse 4
10 60A** Auxiliary Battery Relay, Engine
Compartment Fuses 14, 22
11 30A** IDM Relay (Diesel Only)
12 60A** Engine Compartment Fuses 25, 27
13 50A** Blower Motor Relay (Blower Motor)
14 30A** Trailer Running Lamps Relay, Trailer
Backup Lamps Relay
15 40A** Main Light Switch, Daytime Running
Lights (DRL)
16 50A** Auxiliary Blower Motor Relay
17 30A** Fuel Pump Relay
18 60A** I/P Fuses 40, 41,26, 33, 39
19 60A** 4WABS Module
20 20A** Electric Brake Controller
21 50A** Modified Vehicle Power
22 40A** Trailer Battery Charge Relay, Modified
Vehicles
23 60A** Ignition Switch, Fuse Panel
24 Ð Not Used
25 20A* NGV Module (Natural Gas Only)
26 10A* A/C Clutch (4.2L Only)
27 15A* DRL Module, Horn Relay
28 Ð PCM Diode
29 Ð Not Used
A Ð Not Used
B Ð Stop Lamp Relay
C Ð Trailer Backup Lamps Relay
D Ð Trailer Running Lamps Relay
E Ð Trailer Battery Charge Relay
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
F Ð IDM Relay (Diesel Only), A/C Clutch
Relay (4.2L Only)
G Ð PCM Relay
H Ð Blower Motor Relay
J Ð Horn Relay
K Ð Fuel Pump Relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
Relays
Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced
by qualified technicians.
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
The spare tire for your vehicle is stowed under the rear of your vehicle
(except cutaway and stripped chassis models).
To remove the spare tire:
1. Open both rear doors and remove
thumb screw and anti-theft bracket.
If finger pressure will not remove
the thumb screw, use the lug
wrench to loosen the screw.
2. Remove the access cover from
the rubber strip behind the left
door.
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recommendations ...................148
refill capacities ........................193
specifications ..................196, 199
Exhaust fumes ..........................101
F
Fail safe cooling ........................156
Fluid capacities .........................193
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................105
Fuel ............................................172
calculating fuel economy .......177
cap ...........................................176
capacity ...................................193
choosing the right fuel ...........174
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................180
detergent in fuel .....................175
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................172, 176±177
filter, specifications ........176, 192
fuel pump shut-off switch .....122
gauge .........................................15
improving fuel economy ........177
octane rating ...................174, 199
quality ......................................175
running out of fuel .................175
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................172
Fuses ..................................124±125
G
Garage door opener ....................56
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............176
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................177Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................14
trip odometer ............................17
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....109
calculating ...............................111
definition .................................109
driving with a heavy load ......109
location ....................................109
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............109
calculating .......................109, 111
definition .................................109
driving with a heavy load ......109
location ....................................109
H
Hazard flashers .........................122
Headlamps ...................................18
aiming ......................................187
bulb specifications ..................186
daytime running lights .............18
flash to pass ..............................19
high beam ...........................13, 18
replacing bulbs ...............182±183
turning on and off ....................18
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................19
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................25
heater only system ...................19
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................21
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P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................63
Parking brake ............................103
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....192
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................128
Power door locks ........................61
Power steering ..........................104
fluid, checking and adding ....157
fluid, refill capacity ................193
fluid, specifications .........196, 199
Preparing to
drive your vehicle .....................105
R
Radio ............................................27
Relays ................................124, 131
Remote entry system ...........62±63
illuminated entry ......................65
locking/unlocking doors ...........63
panic alarm ...............................63
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................65
replacing the batteries .............64
S
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............14, 73±77
Safety defects, reporting ..........215
Safety restraints ....................73±77
belt minder ...............................79
cleaning the safety belts ..82, 191
extension assembly ..................78
for adults .............................74±76for children .........................87±88
lap belt ......................................78
warning light
and chime ......................12±13, 79
Safety seats for children ............89
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............73
Seats ............................................66
child safety seats ......................89
Servicing your vehicle ..............144
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................192, 199
Special notice ................................4
ambulance conversions ..............4
diesel-powered vehicles .............5
utility-type vehicles ....................4
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................196, 199
Speed control ..............................50
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ..........98, 100
jump starting ..........................138
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................54
T
Tires ...........................131, 167±169
changing ..........................131, 133
checking the pressure ............169
replacing ..........................134, 170
rotating ....................................169
snow tires and chains ............171
tire grades ...............................168
treadwear ................................168
Towing .......................................112
recreational towing .................119
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