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Note:Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.
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 — — Tan — Brown
80A — — Natural — Black
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Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located on the
right-hand side of the center
console, by the instrument panel.
Remove the panel cover to access
the fuses.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 15A* Trailer tow park lamps
2 — Not used
3 15A* Front and rear park lamps
4 10A* Ignition switch
5 2A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM
relay), Fuel pump relay, Main fan
relay, High/Low speed fan relay 2,
PATS module
6 15A* Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL), Stop lamps, PCM,
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS),
Speed control, Brake On-Off
switch
7 10A* Instrument cluster, Diagnostic
connector, Power mirror switch,
Radio
8 5A* Canister vent
9 30A** Power door locks, Power seats
10 15A* Heated mirrors
11 15A* Sunroof, Electrochromatic mirror
12 5A* Radio
13 — Not used
14 — Not used
15 30A** Power windows
16 15A* Subwoofer
17 15A* Low beams
18 10A* 4WD
19 — Not used
20 15A* Horn
21 10A* Rear wiper motor, Rear wiper
washer
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
22 10A* Instrument cluster
23 — Not used
24 20A* Cigar lighter
25 20A* Front wiper motor, Front wiper
washer
26 5A* Climate control system mode
switch
27 5A* Speed control cancel switch
28 10A* Instrument cluster
29 10A* Reverse park aid
30 — Not used
31 — Not used
32 10A* Brake-Transmission shift lock
33 15A* Air bag module, Passenger Air bag
Deactivation (PAD) indicator
lamp, Occupant Classification
Sensor (OCS)
34 5A* ABS module, Evac and Fill, Speed
control
35 5A* Heated seats module, 4WD
* 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.
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Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, 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.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 — Not used
2 25A* Headlamp power
3 25A* High beams, Turn signals, Interior
lamps, Headlamp power
4 5A* Keep Alive Power (KA PWR)
5 15A* Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen
(HEGO) sensors
6 20A* Fuel pump
7 40A** RUN/ACC relay -
Electrochromatic mirror, Cigar
lighter, Front and rear wipers
8 30A** Powertrain Control Module
(PCM), Injectors and coil
9 15A* Alternator
10 30A* Heated seats
11 10A* PCM
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
12 20A* Power point
13 20A* Fog lamps
14 15A* A/C clutch, A/C relay
1530A* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
solenoid
16 25A* I/P fuse panel (RUN/START)
17 50A** Ignition (main)
18 40A** Blower motor
19 40A** Accessory delay relay - Subwoofer
and 4WD, Low beam
20 60A** ABS
21 40A** Horn, CHMSL, Cluster, Power
locks and power seats
22 40A** (I4) Cooling fan
50A** (V6)
23 40A** Rear defroster, Park lamps relay
24 40A** (I4) High/Low speed fan
50A** (V6)
25 — Shunt
R2 — PCM relay
R3 — Fuel pump relay
R4 — Cooling fan relay
R5 — High/Low speed fan relay 1
R6 — Blower motor relay
R7 — Starter relay
R8 — High/Low speed fan relay 2
R9 — Fog lamps relay
R10 — A/C relay
D1 — Not used
D2 — A/C diode
* Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse
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checking and adding ..............245
dipstick ....................................245
filter, specifications ........248, 273
recommendations ...................248
refill capacities ........................274
specifications ..........................274
Exhaust fumes ..........................175
F
Fail safe cooling ........................255
Fluid capacities .........................274
Foglamps .....................................45
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................190
indicator light .........................189
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................178
Fuel ............................................257
calculating fuel
economy ............................64, 262
cap ...........................................259
capacity ...................................274
choosing the right fuel ...........260
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................265
detergent in fuel .....................261
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................257, 259, 262
filter, specifications ........257, 273
fuel pump shut-off switch .....199
improving fuel economy ........262
octane rating ...................261, 277
quality ......................................261
running out of fuel .................261
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................257
Fuses ..................................199, 201
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............259Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................262
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................198
Head restraints .....................89, 92
Headlamps ...................................42
aiming ........................................45
autolamp system .......................42
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............44
flash to pass ..............................44
high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs .........................49
turning on and off ....................42
Heating
heater only system ...................39
Hood ..........................................241
I
Ignition ...............................172, 277
Illuminated visor mirror .............55
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................131
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................267
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................237
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................45
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......218
K
Keyless entry system .................83
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autolock .....................................76
keypad .......................................83
locking and unlocking doors ....84
programming entry code .........83
Keys .............................................85
positions of the ignition .........172
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................42
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
daytime running light ...............44
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................42
headlamps, flash to pass ..........44
instrument panel, dimming .....45
interior lamps .....................47–49
replacing bulbs .........................49
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................47
Liftgate ........................................71
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........176
Load limits .................................160
Loading instructions .................166
Locks
autolock .....................................76
childproof ..................................78
Lubricant specifications ...........274
Lug nuts ....................................218
Luggage rack ...............................72
M
Manual transaxle .......................184
fluid, checking and adding ....271
reverse .....................................185Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................274
lubricant specifications ..........274
Message center ...........................63
english/metric button ...............65
system check button ................65
warning messages .....................66
Mirrors .........................................58
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................58
fold away ...................................59
heated ........................................59
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Moon roof ....................................62
Motorcraft parts ........238, 257, 273
O
Octane rating ............................261
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................245
Overdrive ...................................180
P
Parking .......................................186
Parking brake ............................177
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....273
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................99
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................203
Power door locks ........................75
Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................56
Power steering ..........................177
fluid, checking and adding ....267
fluid, refill capacity ................274
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