2008 FORD TAURUS fuse box

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
35 10A Steering rotation sensor, FEPS,
Rear park assist, Heated seat
modules
36 5A PATS module
37 10A Climate control
38 20A Subwoofer (Audiophile radio)
39 20A Radio
40 20A Spare
41 15A Mic mirror, Moon roof, Front lock
switches, Radio
42 10A Spare
43 10A Spare
44 10A Spare
45 5A Relay coils: PDB, Auxiliary A/C,
Front and rear wipers, Front
blower motor
46 7.5A Occupant Classification Sensor
(OCS), Passenger Airbag
Deactivation Indicator (PADI)
47 30A Circuit
BreakerPower windows
48 — Delayed accessory relay
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.
2008 Taurus(tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
243

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 80A* SPDJB power
2 80A* SPDJB power
3 30A* Front wipers
4 — Not used
5 20A Spare
6 — Not used
7 50A* Engine cooling fan
8 — Not used
9 40A* Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS)/AdvanceTrac pump
10 30A* Starter
11 50A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
relay
12 20A* ABS/AdvanceTrac valve
13 20A** Power point (instrument panel)
2008 Taurus(tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
244

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
14 20A** Power point (2nd row)
15 20A Spare
16 20A** Power point (console)
17 10A** Alternator
18 — Not used
19 — Not used
20 40A* Rear defroster
21 30A* Power seat motors (passenger)
22 20A* Heated seat module
23 10A** PCM Keep alive power, Canister
vent
24 10A** A/C clutch relay
25 25A Spare
26 20A** Backup relay
27 15A** Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver
module, Fuel pump)
28 — Not used
29 30A Spare
30 — Not used
31 30A* Spare
32 30A* Driver seat motors, Memory
module
33 20A* Ignition switch (to SJB)
34 — Not used
35 40A* Front A/C blower motor
36 1A Diode One-touch start
37 1A Diode Fuel pump
38 10A** IVD, Yaw rate sensor
39 10A** Fuel diode, PCM
40 — Not used
41 G8VA relay A/C clutch
2008 Taurus(tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
245

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
42 G8VA relay Fuel pump
43 G8VA relay Backup
44 — Not used
45 10A** Speed control deactivate switch,
Mass air flow sensor, Inline
module VPWR2
46 10A** A/C clutch relay, VPWR3
47 15A** PCM VPWR1
48 15A** PCM VPWR4
49 15A** Heated mirrors
50 Full ISO relay PCM relay
51 — Not used
52 — Not used
53 Full ISO relay Rear defrost relay
54 Full ISO relay Blower motor relay
55 Full ISO relay Starter relay
56 — Not used
57 Full ISO relay Front wiper relay
58 — Not used
* Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS), the system indicator light will illuminate when the spare
is in use. To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system, all
road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be
mounted on the vehicle.
2008 Taurus(tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
246

positioning ...............................246
storage .....................................246
Jump-starting your vehicle ......254
K
Keyless entry system ...............130
autolock ...................................119
keypad .....................................130
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................132
programming entry code .......130
Keys ...................................117, 133
positions of the ignition .........215
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................79
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................84
daytime running light ...............81
fog lamps ...................................80
headlamps .................................79
headlamps, flash to pass ..........81
instrument panel, dimming .....81
interior lamps .....................83–84
replacing bulbs .............84–85, 88
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................83
Liftgate ......................................126
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........219
Load limits .................................205
Locks
autolock ...................................119
childproof ................................122
doors ........................................118
Lubricant specifications ...........307
Lug nuts ....................................254Lumbar support, seats .............139
M
Message center .........................107
english/metric button .............112
system check button ..............111
warning messages ...................113
Mirrors ...................................95–96
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................95
fold away ...................................96
heated ........................................97
programmable memory ..........126
side view mirrors (power) .......96
Moon roof ..................................102
Motorcraft parts ........276, 291, 306
N
Navigation system .......................70
O
Octane rating ............................294
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................281
Overdrive ...................................226
P
Parking brake ............................220
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....306
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................147
Power adjustable foot pedals .....97
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................243
Power door locks ......................118
Power mirrors .............................96
2008 Taurus(tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
317