2008 FORD RANGER 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.
2008 Ranger(ran)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
9 5A Cluster air bag indicator
10 10A Cluster (RUN/START), 4x4
module (RUN/START)
11 10A Smart Junction Box (SJB) (Logic
power)
12 15A Audiophile subwoofer amplifier,
Satellite radio
13 15A Horn, Interior lamps
14 15A High beam headlamp, High beam
indicator (cluster)
15 — Not used
16 30A cartridge
fusePower windows
17 15A Turn signals/Hazards
18 — Not used
19 20A Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL)/Stop lamps
20 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
module, Speed control module,
Back-up lamps, Overdrive cancel
switch, Electronic flasher
(turn/hazard)
21 5A Starter relay coil
22 5A Radio (START)
23 30A Headlamps (low and high beam)
24 20A Radio battery feed (B+)
25 — Accessory relay (power windows)
26 2A Redundant cruise switch
27 10A Climate control blower relay/blend
doors
28 15A 4x4 module battery feed (B+)
2008 Ranger(ran)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
29 20A Cigar lighter, Diagnostic connector
(OBD II)
30 5A Power mirrors
31 20A Front park lamps, Rear park
lamps, License plate lamps,
Dimmer switch, Trailer tow park
lamps
32 5A Brake switch (logic), Brake-shift
interlock
33 5A Instrument cluster battery feed
(B+)
34 20A Power point
35 15A Power locks
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.
2008 Ranger(ran)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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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.
2.3L engine (if equipped)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 40A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
2 — Not used
3 40A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
4 — Not used
5 50A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
6 — Not used
7 30A** Starter solenoid
8 — Not used
2008 Ranger(ran)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
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