2008 FORD F250 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.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
11 10A Not used
12 7.5A Power mirror switch, Driver power
seat (Memory)
13 5A Not used (spare)
14 10A Upfitter relay #3 feed
15 10A Climate control head
16 15A Upfitter Relay #4 Feed
17 20A All lock motor feeds
18 20A Heated seat relay feed
19 25A Not used (spare)
20 15A Adjustable pedals, Datalink
21 15A Fog lamp relay feed, Cornering
lamps
22 15A Park lamp relay feed
23 15A High beam headlight relay feed
24 20A Horn relay feed
25 10A Power telescoping mirror switch
Demand lamps - underhood and
illuminated visor (battery saver)
26 10A Cluster
27 20A Ignition switch feed, Passenger
compartment fuses 28, 42, 43, 44,
and 45, Engine compartment starter
relay coil #57 (Diesel engine),
Accessory shutoff control module (if
equipped) (Diesel engine), Engine
compartment starter relay diode
(gasoline engines)
28 5A Radio
29 5A Not used (spare)
30 5A Not used (spare)
31 10A Compass
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
32 10A Restraints Control Module (RCM),
Passenger Airbag Deactivation
Indicator
33 10A Trailer tow brake controller, Trailer
tow battery charge relay coil
34 5A Not used (spare)
35 10A Reverse Sensing System (RSS), 4x4
module, 4x4 solenoid, Traction
control switch, Tow/Haul switch
(Diesel engine)
36 5A Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
transceiver, Cluster control
37 10A Dual automatic or Manual climate
control, PTC control
38 20A Subwoofer
39 20A Radio
40 20A 4x4 module, Satellite radio module
41 15A Radio, Electrochromatic rear view
mirror, Lock switch illumination
42 10A Heated seat relay coil, Upfitter
switch relay coils, Heated mirror
relay coil
43 10A Fuel tank selector switch, 4x4
module
44 10A Run/Start customer access feed
(PTO)
45 5A Front wiper logic, Blower motor
relay coil
46 7.5A E/C mirror
47 30A Circuit
BreakerPower windows, Moonroof, Power
Sliding Backlite
48 Relay Delayed accessory
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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.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 Relay Blower motor/Variable blower
control (Dual Zone Climate Control)
2 Relay Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly (ESOF)
Lo-Hi
3 Relay Heater mirror
4 — Not used
5 30A* Trailer Brake Controller (TBC)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
29 30A* Passenger power seat
30 10A** A/C clutch relay
31 15A** Power fold mirror relay
32 20A** Fuel pump relay
33 20A** Back-up lamp relay
34 25A** Trailer stop/turn relay
35 5A** ESOF relay coils
36 10A**Gasoline engines:Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) keep alive
power, Canister vent
Diesel engine:Engine Control
Module (ECM) keep alive power
37 10A** Transmission Control Module (TCM)
(Diesel engine only)
38 — Not used
39 50A* ECM power (Diesel engine)
40 30A* Starter relay
41 20A* Power point (Center console -
Front)
42 30A* Trailer park lamp relay
43 20A* Power point (Center console - Rear)
44 30A* Trailer battery charge relay
45 30A* Driver power seat or Memory
module
46 40A* Run/Start relay
47 50A* GPCM #2 (Diesel engine only)
48 30A* ESOF relay hi-lo
49 30A* Wiper motor
50 30A* PCM relay coil, PCM relay (Gasoline
engines only)
51 — Not used
52 — Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
53 Relay PCM power bus (Fuses 68, 70, 72,
74, 76) (Diesel engine only)
54 Relay Starter solenoid
55 Relay Trailer tow park lamps
56 Relay Trailer tow battery charge
57 Relay Power Distribution Box (PDB) bus
(fuses 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77)
SJB Run /Start bus (Fuses 29–37,
46)
58 Relay ESOF hi-lo
59 Relay PCM power bus (Fuses 68, 70, 72,
74, 76) (Gasoline engines only)
60 Diode Starter relay (Gasoline engines only)
61 Diode A/C clutch
62 Diode Fuel pump
63 15A** Trailer tow back-up lamps
64 5A** Mirror marker lamps
65 — Not used
66 — Not used
67 — Not used
68 — Not used
69 — Not used
70 10A**Gasoline engines:A/C clutch relay
coil, Refrigerant Containment
Switch, Heated PCV
Diesel engine:A/C clutch relay
coil, Clutch switch, Fuel pump
cooler, A/C cycle pressure switch
71 5A** Fuel pump relay diode, PCM/ECM
Run/Start power
72 15A**Gasoline engines:Ignition coils
Diesel engine:Engine TCM
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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle:
•We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy
location.
•We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking
routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can
provide the necessary parts and service. Check yourWarranty
Guide/Owner Information Guideto find out which parts and services
are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away
from the battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine off
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1
(First).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the engine on
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Refer to the6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplementfor diesel engine component
locations.
5.4L V8 gasoline engines
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Battery
3. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Brake fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Air filter assembly
10. Power distribution box
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