2002 FORD TAURUS relay

Seating and Safety Restraints 101
Seating 101
Safety restraints 105
Air bags 121
Child restraints 128
Driving 138
Starting 138
Brakes 143
Traction control/AdvanceTrac 146
Transmission operation 148
Vehicle loading 153
Trailer towing 155
Recreational towing 158
Roadside Emergencies 159
Hazard flasher switch 160
Fuses and relays 162
Changing tires 168
Jump starting 172
Wrecker towing 177
Customer Assistance 179
The dispute settlement board 182
Utilizing the mediation/arbitration 185
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 185
Ordering additional owner's literature 186
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 188
Cleaning 189
Cleaning your vehicle 189
Underbody preservation 195
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²high crown in center of road
²high crosswinds
²wheels out of alignment
²loose or worn suspension components
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is
in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in
the ON position and the brake pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the
key.
2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral).
3. Start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever,
it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are not
operating properly. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps
are working.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by
shifting from forward and reverse gears while stopping between shifts, in
a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. If
necessary, try turning the Traction Controlysystem off. This will allow
the wheels to spin, which may help to free your stuck vehicle. For more
information, refer toTraction Controly(if equipped)in this chapter.
Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transaxle may occur.
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage
to the transaxle and tires may occur or the engine may overheat.
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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 Amber 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
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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 Accessory delay relay
2 Ð Driver one touch down relay
3 Ð Blower motor relay
4 Ð Flasher relay
5 Ð Not used
6 Ð Not used
7 40A Rear defrost grid feed
8 40A Blower motor
9 Ð Rear defrost relay
10 30A Circuit breaker: Power seats,
Delayed accessory, Adjustable
pedals
12
34
56
78
9
10
11 1213 14
15
16 1718
19 2021 22
2324
2526
27 2829
30
32 33
35
3637
38
39 40
41
42
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Fuse/relay
locationFuse amp
ratingPassenger compartment fuse
panel description
11 15A Integrated control panel (ICP),
Rear washer wiper control, Front
washer, Cell phone, Passenger
switch illumination, GEM, Rear
wiper motor
12 10A Heated mirrors, Rear defrost
switch
13 20A Power point
14 Ð Not used
15 30A Front wiper motor
16 15A Flasher and GEM power,
Integrated control panel (ICP)
power, RCC memory, Cluster
17 15A Stop lamp, Speed control
deactivating switch
18 Ð Not used
19 Ð Not used
20 Ð Not used
21 Ð Not used
22 20A Deck lid release solenoid,
Lock/unlock relays
23 10A Air bag module, PATS transceiver
24 15A Transit relay
25 2A PCM relay, Fuel pump relay
26 10A Mirrors, Power antenna, Pulse
stretcher module, Deck lid lamp,
Battery saver
27 10A Gauges and warning lamps,
Integrated control panel (ICP),
FFV sender, GEM
28 10A Blower motor relay coil, EATC
logic, Puddle lamps
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Fuse/relay
locationFuse amp
ratingPassenger compartment fuse
panel description
29 15A Autolamps, Park lamps, PWM,
Headlamp switch
30 15A Horns and horn switch, OBD II
connector
31 Ð Not used
32 10A ABS, DRL relay coil, Speed
control actuator, Traction control
switch, AC heater selector switch,
Blend door actuator, Brake shift
interlock, Rear defroster relay coil
33 Ð Not used
34 Ð Not used
35 Ð Not used
36 15A Turn signals, Back-up lamps
37 15A Transmission position switch
38 5A GEM park neutral switch
39 Ð Not used
40 Ð Not used
41 Ð Not used
42 Ð Not used
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Fuse/relay
locationFuse amp
ratingPower distribution box
description
1 60A** Fuse junction panel
2 30A** PCM relay
3 60A** Fuse junction panel
4 Ð Not used
5 Ð Not used
6 Ð Not used
7 40A** Starter relay, Ignition switch
8 20A** Transit relay (export only)
9 40A** Cooling fan relays
10 Ð Not used
11 Ð Not used
12 Ð Not used
13 40A** Anti-lock brake module pump
feed
14 Ð Not used
15 20A* Anti-lock brake module valve
solenoid
16 20A* Fuel pump relay
17 20A* Cell port
18 20A* Cigar lighter
19 15A* Right headlamp
20 Ð Not used
21 15 A* Left headlamp
22 10A* A/C clutch relay, PCM keep alive
power
23 Ð Starter motor relay
24 Ð Fan relay
25 Ð Wiper speed relay
26 10A* Alternator
27 5A* Rear control unit, Antenna
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Fuse/relay
locationFuse amp
ratingPower distribution box
description
28 15A* HEGO sensor transmission shift
solenoid, Canister vent, A/C
clutch relay
29 Ð Wiper park relay
30 Ð Fuel pump relay
31 Ð PCM power relay
32 Ð Fan relay
33 Ð A/C clutch 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.
Temporary spare tire information
The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller
than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only.
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control
of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
When driving with the temporary spare tiredo not:
²exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances
²load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
²tow a trailer
²use tire chains
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