2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR tow

Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey———
3A Violet Violet———
4A Pink Pink———
5A Tan Tan———
7.5A Brown Brown———
10A Red Red———
15A Blue Blue———
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural———
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A——Orange Green Green
50A——Red Red Red
60A——Blue—Yellow
70A——Ta n—Brown
80A——Natural—Black
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.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 10A Lighting Control Module (LCM),
Left-hand low beam headlamp
2 5A Back-up aide
15A Back-up aide, Fog lamps
3 10A LCM, Right-hand low beam
headlamp
4 7.5A Instrument cluster
5 7.5A LCM, Instrument panel light
6 15A EATC, Heated seats
7 15A LCM, Autolamps/PAT/Sunload
sensors, Park/Tail lamps,
Cornering lamps
8 10A Shift lock, Speed control, Air
suspension
9 20A Hi beam headlamps (LCM)
27 25
26 2423 21
2219
20
18 16
17 1514 12
1310
33
31
2932
30
28 11
97
8653
41
2RELAY
1
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
10 10A Restraint Control Module (RCM),
Air bags
11 20A Stoplamps/Speed control
12 15A Instrument cluster, Anti-theft,
Ignition coils, PCM relay coil
13 10A Anti-lock brake module, Traction
control switch, ABS relay
14 15A Transmission control switch, LCM,
Decklid, A/C clutch relay
15 15A Multi-function switch, Turn signals
16 7.5A Wiper Control Module (WCM)
17 10A Digital Transmission Range (DTR)
sensor, Back-up lamps, EC
mirrors, DTR signal to back-up
aide
18 7.5A LCM, Front radio control unit,
Rear audio/climate control
module, Heated seat switch
illumination, Door lock switch
illumination, OHC, Rear heated
seat switch illumination, Mirror
switch illumination
19 10A EATC, Clock, Instrument cluster,
PCM
20 7.5A ABS, Shift lock
21 15A Multi-function switch, Hazard
lamps
22 15A Multi-function switch, High
mounted stop lamps, Stop lamps
23 20A Datalink connector, I/P cigar
lighter
24 5A Front radio control unit
25 15A LCM, Courtesy/Demand lamps
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
26 5A DTR sensor, Starter relay coil
27 20A Fuel filler door release switch
28 10A Heated mirrors
29 20A Left front door module (DDM)
30 7.5A Trunk lid release switch, Door
lock switches, Left front seat
control switch, Left front door
module, Power mirror switch,
Adjustable pedals, Power decklid
module, Right front seat switch in
rear arm rest (Long Wheel Base
only), Keypad switch illumination,
DSM (memory function)
31 7.5A Main light switch, LCM
32 10A Electronic day/night mirror,
Navigation module
33 15A Front radio control unit, Digital
compact disc changer
Relay 1—Accessory delay relay (Signature)
or Power window relay
(Executive), Accessory delay
power to windows, moonroof, I/P
fuse 32 and radio control unit
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 Specificationschapter.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 30A* Radio, I/P Fuse 33
2 20A* Front power point
3—Not used
4 15A* Horn
5 20A* Fuel pump, Inertia switch
6 20A* Right rear power point (Long Wheel
Base only)
7 30A* Front driver and front passenger
heated seats
8—Not used
9—Not used
10 10A* Rear Air Suspension Module (RASM)
11 30A* Rear driver/passenger heated seats
(Long Wheel Base only)
12 20A* Left rear power point (Long Wheel
Base only)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
13 7.5A* To alternator
14 20A* Rear door cigar lighters (Long Wheel
Base only)
15–Not used
16–Not used
17–Not used
18–Not used
19 15A* MAF sensor, DPFE sensor, Injectors,
PCM
20 15A* PCM, Canister vent solenoid, VMV,
HEGOs
21–Not used
22–Not used
23–Not used
24–Not used
101 50A** Ignition switch, Starter motor, I/P
fuses 2, 4, 6, 8, 13, 15, 17, 24 and 26
102 50A** Cooling fan (variable speed)
103 40A** Blower motor
104 40A** Heated backlight, IP fuse 28
105 30A** EEC relay, PDB fuses 19, 20, Fuel
pump relay coil, A/C clutch relay coil
106 40A** ABS module
107 40A** I/P fuse 29, Delayed accessory relay
(windows, moon roof, radio)
108 30A** I/P fuse 30, Memory seats, Power
seat switch, Lumbar, Adjustable
pedals, Memory mirrors
109 40A** Trunk pulldown/latch module
110—Not used
111—Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
112 40A** Ignition switch, I/P fuses, 10, 12, 14,
16, 18
113 40A** I/P fuses, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 31
114 30A** RASM compressor
115 40A** I/P fuses 11, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27
116 30A** Wipers
117 30A** Rear power seats (Long Wheel Base
only)
118 20A** ABS
201 1/2 ISO Horn
202 1/2 ISO PCM
203 1/2 ISO Fuel pump
204 1/2 ISO A/C clutch
205—Not used
206 1/2 ISO Cornering lamp ground
207 1/2 ISO Fog lamps
208 1/2 ISO Park lamp isolation
209 1/2 ISO ABS relay
301 Full ISO Blower motor
302 Full ISO Starter solenoid
303 Full ISO Heated backlight
304 Full ISO RASM
401—Not used
501 Diode PCM
502 Diode A/C clutch
503—Not used
601—Not used
602—Not used
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
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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.
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
•Use more than one T-type/mini spare tire at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Try to repair the T-type/mini spare tire
Use of a T-type/mini spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
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