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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 15A* Adjustable pedals
2 10A* Cluster
3 10A* Upfitter #3
4 20A* Power point (Instrument panel)
5 10A* Upfitter #4
6 — Not used
7 30A* High beam headlamps,
Flash-to-pass
8 20A* Back-up lamps
9 — Not used
10 — Not used
11 20A* Radio (Main)
12 20A* Cigar lighter, OBD II
13 5A* Power mirrors
14 — Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
304 — Not used
305 Full ISO relay Upfitter control
306 Full ISO relay Delayed accessory
307 Full ISO relay Starter
601 30A circuit
breakerDelayed accessory, Power
windows, Moonroof
602 — Not used
* Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse
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 and relays are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 30A* Wipers
2 40A* Blower
3 30A* Electronic Shift on the Fly
(ESOF)
4 — Not used
5 50A* Injector Driver Module (IDM)
(Diesel engine only)
6 — Not used
7 30A* Horizontal Fuel Conditioner
Module (HFCM) (Diesel engine
only)
8 — Not used
9 20A** Trailer tow turn signals
10 10A** Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
keep alive power, Canister vent
solenoid (gasoline engine only)
11 10A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
12 2A** Brake pressure switch
13 15A** Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
14 — Not used
15 15A** IDM logic (Diesel engine only)
16 — Not used
17 10A** A/C clutch
18 10A** IDM relay (Diesel engine only)
19 — Not used
20 10A** Trailer tow back-up lamps
21 — Not used
22 60A*** ABS (Coils)
23 60A*** ABS (Pump)
201
1 2ISO relay Trailer tow right turn signal/stop
lamp
202
1 2ISO relay Trailer tow left turn signal/stop
lamp
203
1 2ISO relay A/C clutch
204 — Not used
205
1 2ISO relay DRL #1
206
1 2ISO relay DRL #2
301 Full ISO relay DRL #3
302 Full ISO relay HFCM
303 Full ISO relay Blower
304 High-current
relayIDM (Diesel engine only)
* Cartdrige Fuse ** Mini Fuses *** Maxi fuse
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
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filter, specifications ........252, 280
recommendations ...................252
refill capacities ........................281
specifications ..................283, 287
Exhaust fumes ..........................180
F
Fail safe cooling ........................260
Fluid capacities .........................281
Foglamps .....................................41
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......193
description ..............................197
driving off road .......................199
electronic shift ................193, 197
indicator light .........................194
lever operated shift ................195
manual locking hubs ..............193
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................184
Fuel ............................................261
calculating fuel economy .72, 265
cap ...........................................263
capacity ...................................281
choosing the right fuel ...........264
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................268
detergent in fuel .....................265
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................261, 263, 266
filter, specifications ........265, 280
fuel pump shut-off switch .....213
improving fuel economy ........265
octane rating ...................264, 287
quality ......................................264
running out of fuel .................265
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................261
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......213
Fuses ..................................213–214G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............263
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................265
Gauges .........................................16
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................20
H
Hazard flashers .........................212
Head restraints ...........................90
Headlamps ...................................40
aiming ..................................42, 44
autolamp system .......................40
daytime running lights .............41
flash to pass ..............................42
high beam .................................41
replacing bulbs ...................48–51
turning on and off ....................40
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................34–35, 37
Hood ..........................................246
I
Ignition ...............................175, 287
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................120
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................270
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................241
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................42
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......221
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K
Keyless entry system .................86
Keys
positions of the ignition .........175
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................40
daytime running light ...............41
fog lamps ...................................41
headlamps .................................40
headlamps, flash to pass ..........42
instrument panel, dimming .....42
interior lamps ...........................46
replacing bulbs ...................47–54
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................46
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........181
speed control ............................65
Load limits .................................160
Loading instructions .................165
Locks
childproof ..................................81
Lubricant specifications ...283, 287
Lug nuts ....................................148
Lumbar support, seats ...............95
M
Manual transmission .................188
fluid capacities ........................281
lubricant specifications ..........287
reverse .....................................190
Message center ...............67, 69–70
english/metric button ...............74
system check button ................73warning messages .....................75
Mirrors ...................................56, 60
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................60
fold away ...................................62
heated ........................................60
side view mirrors (power) .......60
signal .........................................61
Moon roof ....................................57
Motorcraft parts ................265, 280
O
Octane rating ............................264
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................249
Overdrive .....................................56
P
Parking brake ............................182
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....280
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................63
Power adjustable foot pedals .....63
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................219
Power door locks ........................80
Power mirrors .............................60
Power point .................................58
Power steering ..........................183
fluid, checking and adding ....271
fluid, refill capacity ................281
fluid, specifications .........283, 287
Power Windows ...........................58
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................184
R
Radio ..........................20, 22, 25, 28
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