2008 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC battery location

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
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:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card
included in your Owner Guide portfolio.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have been
supplied with a tire inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•
lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s responsibility)
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide
for information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
6 20A Door unlock/lock
7 15A Trailer tow stop/turn lamps
8 15A Ignition switch power, PATS, Cluster
9 2A 6-speed transmission/PCM (Ignition
RUN/START), Fuel pump relay
10 5A Front wiper RUN/ACC (relay in PDB)
11 5A Radio start
12 5A Radio, Trailer tow battery charge
(relay in PDB)
13 15A Heated mirror
14 20A Horn
15 10A Reverse lamps
16 10A Trailer tow reverse lamps
17 10A RCM (restraints), Passenger
occupancy
18 10A IVD switch, IVD, 4x4 module, 4x4
switch, Heated seat switches,
Compass, Electrochromatic mirror,
Reverse park aid
19 — Not used
20 10A Manual climate control, DEATC,
Brake shift
21 — Not used
22 15A Brake switch, Stop lamps, Turn lamps
23 15A Interior lamps, Puddle lamps, Cargo
lamp, Battery saver, Instrument
illumination
24 10A Instrument cluster, Theft LED
25 15A Trailer tow park lamps
26 15A License plate lamps, Rear park lamps,
Front park lamps, Manual climate
control
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
27 15A Not used
28 10A Manual/DEATC climate control
CB1 25A Windows
The following relays are located on either side of the passenger
compartment fuse panel. See your authorized dealer for service of these
relays.
Fuse/Relay Location Description
Relay 1 Delayed ACC
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.
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.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 50A** BATT 2 (SJB)
2 50A** BATT 3 (SJB)
3 50A** BATT 1 (SJB)
4 30A** Fuel pump, Fuel injectors
5 — Not used
6 40A** ABS pump
7 40A** Powertrain Control Module
(PCM)
8 40A** Heated windshield (left)
9 40A** Heated windshield (right)
10 20A** Power down back window
11 30A** Starter
12 — Not used
13 30A** Trailer tow battery charge
14 40A ** Power drivers seat
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
40 15A* Fan clutch, PCV valve (4.0L
engine only), AC clutch relay
41 15A* SDARS, DVD, SYNC
42 15A* Speed control deactivation
switch, EVMV, MAFS, HEGO,
EVR, CMS, (VCT1, VCT2, CMCV
on 4.6L only)
43 15A* Coil on plug (4.6L engine), Coil
tower (4.0L engine)
44 15A* Fuel injectors
45B — Not used
45A — Not used
46B — Not used
46A — Not used
49 — Fuel pump relay
50B — A/C clutch relay
50A — Fog lamps relay
51 — Not used
52 — A/C clutch diode
53 — One Touch Integrated Start
(OTIS) (diode)
54 — Trailer tow battery charge relay
55B — Front wiper relay
55A — PCM relay
56B — Starter relay
56A — Climate control blower relay
* Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses
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