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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.
D (Drive) with Overdrive
The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through four.
D (Drive) without Overdrive
Overdrive can be deactivated by
pressing the transmission control
switch on the gearshift handle.
²This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.
P
R
N
D
2
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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:
²24±hours, seven days a week
²for 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:
²changing a flat tire
²jump-starts
²lock-out assistance
²limited fuel delivery
²towing 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:
²coverage period
²exact fuel amounts
²towing of your disabled vehicle
²emergency travel expense reimbursement
²travel 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
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 Audio (Run/Accy)
14 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS),
Instrument Cluster
15 15A Speed control, LCM, EATC blower
motor relay, Door lock switch
illumination, Moonroof, Heated
seat switch
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 15A Fog lamps
19 15A Brake lamps, Brake signal for
PCM, ABS and speed control
module, DDM
20 Ð Not used
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
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
23 15A EATC module, Instrument cluster,
LCM, Interior lamps, Door lock
switches
24 10A Left-hand low beam
25 15A Cigar lighter
26 10A Right-hand low beam
27 25A LCM for cornering lamps and high
beam headlamps, Police vehicle
option
28 20A* Power windows
29 Ð Not used
30 Ð Not used
31 Ð Not used
32 Ð 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.
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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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
16 Ð Not used
17 Ð Not used
18 Ð Not used
19 15A* Powertrain Control Module
(PCM), Fuel injectors
20 15A* PCM, HEGOs
21 Ð Not used
22 Ð Not used
23 Ð Not used
24 Ð 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, Diagnostic
connector, PDB fuses 19 and 20,
A/C clutch relay, Fuel pump
module relay
106 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
107 Ð Not used
108 Ð Not used
109 Ð Not used
110 Ð Not used
111 Ð Not used
112 50A** Ignition switch feed to IP fuses 4,
6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22 and 28
113 50A** Feeds IP fuses 3, 5, 21, 23, 25, 27
114 30A** VAP Steering, Air suspension
compressor, Instrument cluster
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
115 50A** Ignition switch feed to IP fuses 16
and 18
116 30A** Wipers
117 ± Not used
118 20A** ABS
201 1/2 ISO Horn relay
202 1/2 ISO PCM relay
203 1/2 ISO Fuel pump relay
204 1/2 ISO A/C clutch relay
205 1/2 ISO Traction control switch relay
206 Ð Not used
207 1/2 ISO Fog lamp relay
208 1/2 ISO Moonroof relay
209 1/2 ISO Hi-beam disable with fog lamp
relay
301 Full ISO Blower motor relay
302 Full ISO Starter solenoid relay
303 Full ISO Air suspension relay
304 Full ISO Heated backlight relay
401 Ð Not used
501 Diode PCM diode
502 Diode A/C clutch
503 Ð Not used
601 Ð Not used
602 20A** Adjustable pedals, Power seat,
Locks, Decklid, Lumbar
* Mini fuse ** Circuit breaker/Maxi fuse
Relays
Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced
by qualified technicians.
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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.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park),
turn engine OFF and block the
diagonally opposite wheel.
3. To remove the mini-spare tire,
remove the spare tire cover, turn
the hold-down nut
counterclockwise, then remove the
spare tire. The jack is located under
the spare tire. The tie-down fastener
for the road tire is located in the
bag under the spare tire. Refer to
Step 10 for road tire stowage.
HOOD
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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 for more
information.
4. Remove the lug wrench from the
jack. Rotate the lug wrench socket
out from the handle.
5. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground.
Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack location
markings:
OFF
A
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