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If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTracwith RSC, press the
AdvanceTracwith RSC button (refer toAdvanceTracwith Roll
Stability Control (RSC) Stability Enhancement Systemin this
chapter) while driving in deep sand if you experience excessive engine
power reduction.
Mud and water
If you must drive through high
water, drive slowly. Traction or
brake capability may be limited.
When driving through water,
determine the depth; avoid water
higher than the bottom of the hubs
(if possible) and proceed slowly. If the ignition system gets wet, the
vehicle may stall.
Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the
vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving
your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you
are driving in mud. Even four–wheel drive vehicles can lose traction in
slick mud. As when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator
slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in
the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle.
If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water,
their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary.
Driving through deep water may damage the transmission.
If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant should
be replaced.
After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts
and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an
imbalance that could damage drive components.
“Tread Lightly” is an educational
program designed to increase public
awareness of land-use regulations
and responsibilities in our nations
wilderness areas. Ford Motor
Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land
Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and
other public and private lands by “treading lightly.”
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DRIVING THROUGH WATER
If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially when the depth is
not known. Never drive through
water that is higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the
bottom of the hubs (for trucks).
When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.
Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your
engine or your vehicle may stall.Driving through deep water where
the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the
transmission and cause internal transmission damage.
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
12 15A* Fuel pump relay, Fuel pump
shut-off switch, Fuel pump driver
module, Fuel pump motor
13 10A* Manual climate control mode
switch, Rear window defroster
relay coil, A/C refrigerant
containment switch, A/C de-icing
switch, A/C low pressure switch,
DATC control head, DATC
solenoids, DATC blower control,
Trailer tow battery charge relay
coil
14 10A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
ignition relay coil, Digital
Transmission Range Sensor
(DTRS) back-up lamps, Trailer
tow back-up lamps relay coil,
Electrochromatic mirror, Manual
A/C blend door actuator
15 5A* AdvanceTracwith RSC switch,
Instrument cluster (Run/Start
feed)
16 10A* ABS/AdvanceTracwith RSC
module (Run/Start feed)
17 15A* Foglamps
18 10A* Auxiliary A/C temperature blend
door actuator, Auxiliary A/C front
auxiliary control, Turn signal
flasher, Electrochromatic mirror,
Auxiliary mode motor
19 10A* Restraints Control Module (RCM)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
29 30A* Trailer tow electric brake
controller, Trailer tow 7–wire
connector (electric brake)
30 25A* Air suspension module (air spring
solenoids and height sensors),
PCM (4x4 transfer case clutch)
31 20A* Radio (B+), Subwoofer
32 15A* Catalyst Monitor Sensors (CMS),
Transmission solenoids, Canister
vent solenoid, HEGO sensors,
VMV solenoid, A/C compressor
clutch relay coil, CMCV, VCT
actuators
33 — Not used
34 15A* PCM, Fuel injectors, Mass Air
Flow (MAF) sensor
35 20A* Instrument cluster high beam
indicator, High beam headlamps
36 10A* Trailer tow right turn/stop lamps
37 20A* Cargo area power point
38 25A* Rear wiper motor, Washer pump
(rear window wash)
39 20A* Console power points (front and
rear of console), Instrument panel
power point (bench seat)
40 20A* DRL relays, DRL foglamps, DRL
headlamp relay coil, Headlamp
switch (headlamps), Multifunction
switch (flash-to-pass), BSM
(autolamp headlamps relay), High
beam relay coil, Fuse 25 (LH low
beam), Fuse 23 (RH low beam)
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6. Lift the vehicle so the tire is no further than 1 inch (2.5 cm) off the
ground when installing the spare tire.
When one of the rear wheels is off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the
jack, even if the transmission is in P (Park). To prevent the vehicle
from moving when you change the tire, be sure that the parking brake
is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is blocked. If the vehicle slips
off the jack, someone could be seriously injured.
•Front
•Rear
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When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel
or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that
contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to
the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting
surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal
contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion,
resulting in loss of control.
JUMP STARTING
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; doing so may
damage the catalytic converter.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
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If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
With a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car hauling
trailer or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle can be towed (all wheels
on the ground) under the following conditions:
Special Conditions:
•Release the parking brake.
•Turn the air suspension (if equipped) control to OFF.
•Turn the ignition to the OFF/UNLOCKED position.
•Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer toAutomatic transmission
operationin theDrivingchapter for directions on how to move the
gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position, for proper towing.
•Do not exceed a distance of 50 miles (80 km).
•Do not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) vehicle speed.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
5.4L 3V– V8 engines
1. Battery
2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
3. Air filter assembly
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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