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4. Reconnect the negative (black) battery cable to the battery;
5. Start the vehicle.
See your authorized dealer for service immediately.
WARNING:If your brake lamps are not working properly or if
you have disconnected the vehicle battery cables, the vehicle
brake lamps and hazard flashers may not properly warn traffic of a
vehicle breakdown or approaching danger, which can increase the risk
of serious injury or death. To minimize the risk of serious injury or
death, be aware of your surroundings, use other hazard signaling
devices if available, and move the vehicle to a safe location away from
traffic as soon as possible.
WARNING:Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the
brakelamps are working.
WARNING:Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the lock
position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
WARNING:If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer.
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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 5 gallons (18.9L) of fuel to a
disabled vehicle. Fuel delivery service is limited to two no-charge
occurrences within a 12-month period.
•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
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected circuits
9 20A Stoplamps: Vehicle turn/stop
lamps, Body builder rear turn/stop
feeds, Body builder stop lamp
feed
10 10A Instrument cluster memory,
Power brake assist lamp*
11 30A Wiper/Washer module, Wiper feed
12 — Not used
13 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
module
14 10A Warning chime module, Power
brake assist module*, Instrument
cluster power, Instrument cluster
warning lamps
15 15A Left turn signal feed
16 20A Body builder battery (+12V) feed
17 5A Body builder radio feed
18 — Not used
19 5A Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
relays
20 — Not used
21 15A Right turn signal feed
22 20A Trailer tow turn signals
23 10A Cluster run/accessory
24 — Not used
25 10A Body builder right-hand low beam
headlamp feed
26 10A Brake shift interlock actuator
27 — Not used
28 — Not used
29 — Not used
30 — Not used
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WARNING:Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
WARNING: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
RatingProtected Circuits
1 5A* Power brake assist module***
2 10A* A/C compressor clutch
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
3 20A* A/C clutch relay coil, Mass Air
Flow Sensor (MAFS) with Intake
Air Temperature (IAT), Vapor
Management Valve, Engine
Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen
(HEGO) sensor #11, HEGO #21,
Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS)
4 5A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
memory
5 20A* PCM power
6 20A* Park lamp feeds, Instrument
Panel (IP) fuse #41, Warning
chime module, Trailer tow
running lamp relay coil, IP
dimmer module
7 20A* Ignition coils, Radio capacitors
8 10A* Stoplamp switch (logic): Power
brake assist module***, Speed
control module, PCM, Anti-lock
Brake System (ABS) module,
Brake shift interlock actuator
9 10A* Starter main relay coil, Starter
ground relay coil
10 20A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
11 20A* Fuel pump relay coil, PCM power
12 25A* Trailer tow back-up lamps feed, IP
- backup lamp feed
13 30A** Trailer tow electric brake
controller feed
14 60A** IP battery feed (fuse #9, 15, 21)
15 20A Trailer tow park lamps
16 60A** ABS module
17 20A** Horn feed
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
18 20A** Transmission control indicator
light, Tow/haul switch, Backup
lamp feed
19 — Not used
20 30A** PCM relay coil, PCM relay (PDB
fuses#3,5,7,18)
21 20A** Fuel pump motor, Fuel injectors
22 20A** Diagnostic tool connector, Cigar
lighter feed
23 40A** Blower motor feed
24 50A** IP battery feed (fuses #4, 10, 16,
22)
25 40A** Ignition switch feed (IP fuses #1,
5, 7, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 23; PDB
fuses #9, 11)
26 40A** Ignition switch feed (IP fuses #5,
11, 17, 23, 26, 38)
27 30A** Multifunction switch (headlamps)
28 30A** Starter solenoid
29 60A** Power brake assist motor***
Relay 1 — A/C clutch
Relay 2 — Fuel pump relay
Relay 3 — Horn relay
Relay 4 — Starter relay
Relay 5 — Blower motor relay
Relay 6 — PCM relay
Diode 1 — Fuel pump diode
Diode 2 — A/C clutch diode
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses ***Vehicles with Hydromax brake assist
only
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