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Fuse/relay
locationFuse amp
ratingPower distribution box description
18 10A* (Vulcan
engine only)A/C clutch relay, PCM keep alive power
—(Duratec
engine only)Not used
19—Not used
20—Not used
21—Not used
22 5A* (Vulcan
engine only)Heated PCV valve
10A*
(Duratec
engine only)A/C clutch relay, PCM keep alive power
23—Starter motor relay
24—Fan relay
25—Wiper speed relay
26 10A* Alternator
27 5A* Rear control unit, Antenna
28 15A* HEGO sensor, Transmission shift solenoid,
Canister vent, A/C clutch relay
29—Wiper park relay
30—Fuel pump relay
31—PCM power relay
32—Fan relay
33—A/C clutch relay
* - Mini Fuses ** - Maxi Fuses CB - Circuit breaker
Relays
Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced
by qualified technicians.
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Engine oil ..................................208
checking and adding ..............208
dipstick ....................................208
filter, specifications ........211, 234
recommendations ...................211
refill capacities ........................235
specifications ..................236–237
Exhaust fumes ..........................164
F
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....219
Floor mats ...................................68
Fluid capacities .........................235
Foglamps .....................................29
Fuel ............................................219
calculating fuel
economy ............................59, 225
cap ...........................................221
capacity ...................................235
choosing the right fuel ...........222
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................227
detergent in fuel .....................224
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................219, 221, 225
filter, specifications ........224, 234
fuel pump shut-off switch .....174
improving fuel economy ........225
octane rating ...................222, 237
quality ......................................223
running out of fuel .................224
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................219
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................219, 222
Fuses ..........................................176G
Garage Door Opener (see
Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................53
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............221
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................225
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................174
Headlamps ...................................29
aiming ........................................31
autolamp system .......................29
bulb specifications ....................35
daytime running lights .............30
flash to pass ..............................30
high beam .................................30
replacing bulbs .........................36
turning on and off ....................29
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................23, 25
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................53
Hood ..........................................204
I
Ignition ...............................160, 237
Infant seats (see Safety seats)..121
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................229
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................200
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior...31
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J
Jack ............................................135
positioning ...............................135
storage .....................................135
Jump-starting your vehicle ......182
K
Keyless entry system .................80
Keys
positions of the ignition .........160
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................29
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................35
daytime running light ...............30
fog lamps ...................................29
headlamps .................................29
headlamps, flash to pass ..........30
instrument panel, dimming .....31
interior lamps .....................33–34
replacing bulbs..34, 36, 38–41, 43
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................32
Liftgate ........................................68
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........166
Load limits .................................150
Locks
childproof ..................................73
doors ..........................................72
Lubricant specifications ...236–237
Lug nuts ....................................140
Luggage rack ...............................71Lumbar support, seats ...............88
M
Message center ...........................57
english/metric button ...............63
system check button ................63
warning messages .....................63
Mirrors ...................................47, 49
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................49
heated ........................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Moon roof ....................................53
Motorcraft parts ................224, 234
O
Octane rating ............................222
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................208
Overdrive ...................................169
P
Parking brake ............................166
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....234
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................93
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................179
Power door locks ........................72
Power mirrors .............................49
Power point .................................47
Power steering ..........................168
fluid, checking and adding ....230
fluid, refill capacity ................235
fluid, specifications .........236–237
Power Windows ...........................48
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