2001 FORD F250 tow

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:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for 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:
•changing a flat tire
•jump-starts
•lock-out assistance
•fuel delivery
•towing 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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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
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 5A Audio
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 Passenger Air Bag Activation/Deactivation
Switch, Blower Motor Relay Coil
23 10A Air Bag Module
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
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
26 — Not Used
27 10A Ignition Run Power Feed (Customer
Access)
28 15A 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 5A Fog Lamp Switch
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.
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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 AlternatorA
Field, Regulator
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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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
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,
Fog Lamps
13 30A** Multi-function Switch, Headlamps
14 60A** Anti-Lock Brake System
15 30A** Heated Seats
16 30A** Trailer Tow Battery Charge
17 30A** Electronic Shift On The Fly Relay,
Transfer Case Shift Motor
18 30A** Power Seat, Adjustable Pedals
19 20A** Fuel Pump Motor, PCM
20 50A** Ignition Switch (B4 & B5)
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
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
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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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.
If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD, a spare tire of a different
size than the road tires should not be used. Such a tire could
result in damage to driveline components and make the vehicle
difficult to control.
Location of the spare tire and tools
The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
Tool Location
Spare tire
(pick-up trucks only)Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear
bumper
Jack Regular cab, crew cab and SuperCab
without rear bench seat: Fastened to floor
pan behind rearmost seat on passenger side
SuperCab with rear bench seat: Under rear
bench on passenger side
Jack handle and lug
wrenchOn top of the radiator support at the front
of the engine compartment
Key, spare tire lock
(if equipped)In the glove box
Removing the spare tire (with spare tire carrier only)
1. The following tools are required to remove the spare tire:
•one handle extension and one
typical extension. To assemble,
align button with hole and slide
parts together. To disconnect,
depress button and pull apart.
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