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Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
(Overdrive)
The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through four.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
column-shift transmission, overdrive
can be deactivated by pressing the
transmission control switch on the
gearshift lever.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
floor-shift transmission, overdrive
can be deactivated by pressing the
transmission control switch on the
gearshift handle.
The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will illuminate on the
instrument cluster.
•Standard instrument cluster
O/D
OFF
O/D
OFF
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company 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 New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) on Lincoln
vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•changing a flat tire
•jump-starts
•lock-out assistance
•limited fuel delivery
•towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or your selling dealer if within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the
nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (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).
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
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 Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,
call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
8 25A Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
power relay, Coil-on plugs, Radio
noise capacitor, Passive Anti-Theft
System (PATS)
9 5A Transmission range sensor
10 10A Rear window defrost, Heated
mirrors
11 5A Traction control indicator relay
(ABS w/traction control only)
12 15A Multi-function switch for
turn/hazard lamps
13 5A Radio
14 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS),
Instrument Cluster
15 15A Speed control module, Power
relay coil (Police vehicle option),
LCM, EATC blower motor relay,
Door lock switch illumination,
Heated seat switch, Moonroof
16 15A Reversing lamps, Shift lock, DRL
module, VAP Steering, Electronic
day/night mirror, Overhead
console, Air suspension, Climate
control, Heated seat module,
Speed chime module (GCC only),
DDM, Back-up lamps
17 7.5A Wiper motor
18—Not used
19 15A Brake lamps, Brake signal for
PCM, ABS and speed control
module, DDM
20 20A Spot lamp (Police vehicle option)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
21 15A LCM for park lamps and interior
illumination, Autolamp/Sunload
sensor
22 20A Speed control servo,
Multi-function switch for hazard
lamps, Brake on/off switch, Feed
for IP fuse 19
23 15A EATC module, Instrument cluster,
LCM, Interior lamps, Door lock
switches, Door ajar and roof
lamps (Taxi vehicles)
24 10A Left-hand low beam
25 20A Cigar lighter
26 10A Right-hand low beam
27 25A LCM for cornering lamps and high
beam headlamps, Police headlamp
wigwag module (police vehicles
only)
28 20A* Power windows, Instrument
panel/Door decklid release (police
vehicles only)
29—Not used
30—Not used
31—Not used
32—Not used
* Circuit breaker
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.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
9—Not used
10—Not used
11 20A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
12—Not used
13—Not used
14—Not used
15—Not used
16—Not used
17—Not used
18—Not used
19 15A* Powertrain Control Module
(PCM), Fuel injectors, NGV fuel
injector module
20 15A* PCM, HEGOs
21—Not used
22—Not used
23—Not used
24—Not used
101 30A** Ignition switch, Starter motor
solenoid via starter relay, IP fuses
7, 9, 12 and 14
102 50A** Cooling fan (engine)
103 40A** Blower motor
104 40A** Heated backlight relay
105 30A** PCM power relay or NGV module
(natural gas vehicles only),
Diagnostic connector, PDB 19 and
20, A/C clutch relay, Fuel pump
module relay
106 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
107 50A** Police rear access power point
(Police vehicles only)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
401—Not used
501 Diode PCM
502 Diode A/C clutch
503—Not used
601—Not used
602 20A** Adjustable pedals, Power seat,
Locks, Decklid, Lumbar, Decklid
release (Police vehicle option)
* Mini fuse ** Circuit breaker/Maxi fuse
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.
The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may damage
your tires.
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information
Your vehicle may be equipped with a T-type/mini-spare tire. This tire will
have the wordsTemporary Use Onlymolded into the tire sidewall. This
spare tire is consideredtemporary. Replace the T-type/mini-spare with
a tire of the same size, speed rating and load carrying capacity as the
other road tires as soon as possible.
When driving with the T-type/mini-spare tiredo not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
•Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
•Tow a trailer
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the T-type/mini spare
tire
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•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
•All-Wheel Driving Capability (if applicable)
•Load Leveling Adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution
should be given to:
•Towing a trailer
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek
service as soon as possible.
Tire change procedure
To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire,
be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions)
the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the
vehicle) to the tire being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set parking
brake.
HOOD
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2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park),
turn engine OFF and block the
diagonally opposite wheel.
3. Remove the spare tire and the
jack. The jack could be located:
•A—behind the mini spare tire or
•B—behind the full size spare
tire
On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.
Refer toAir suspension systemin
theDrivingchapter of theOwner’s
Guidefor more information.
4. Remove the lug wrench from the
jack. Rotate the lug wrench socket
out from the handle.
OFF
A
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