
Should your vehicle shut off after a collision due to this feature, you may
restart your vehicle by doing the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the off position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
In some instances the vehicle may not restart the first time you try to
restart and may take one additional attempt.
WARNING:Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks
after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury.
Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspected
by an authorized dealer after any collision.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.
Note:Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey — — —
3A Violet Violet — — —
4A Pink Pink — — —
5A Tan Tan — — —
7.5A Brown Brown — — —
10A Red Red — — —
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COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
15A Blue Blue — — —
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural — — —
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A — — Orange Green Green
50A — — Red Red Red
60A — — Blue Yellow Yellow
70A — — Tan — Brown
80A — — Natural Black Black
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located under the right-hand side of the instrument
panel.
To remove the trim panel for access
to the fuse box, pull the panel
toward you and swing it out away
from the side and remove it. To
reinstall it, line up the tabs with the
grooves on the panel, then push it
shut.
To remove the fuse box cover, press in the tabs on both sides of the
cover, then pull the cover off.
To reinstall the fuse box cover, place the top part of the cover on the
fuse panel, then push the bottom part of the cover until you hear it click
shut. Gently pull on the cover to make sure it is seated properly.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 30A Moon roof
2 15A Not used (spare)
3 15A Not used (spare)
4 30A Not used (spare)
5 10A Keypad illumination, Brake Shift
Interlock (BSI), SJB
microprocessor power
6 20A Turn signals, Stop lamps
7 10A Low beam headlamps (left)
8 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
9 15A Interior courtesy lights, Cargo
lamps
10 15A Backlighting, Puddle lamps
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
35 10A Rear park assist
36 5A PATS transceiver
37 10A Not used (spare)
38 20A Subwoofer
39 20A Radio, Navigation display
40 20A Not used (spare)
41 15A EC mirror, Door lock switch
illumination, Radio accessory
delay
42 10A Not used (spare)
43 10A Heated mirror/backlight relay,
Rain sensor, Reverse camera
44 10A Not used (spare)
45 5A Front wiper logic, Blower motor
relay
46 7.5A Occupant classification sensor
(OCS)
47 30A Circuit
BreakerPower windows, Moon roof,
Power sliding backlight
48 — Delayed accessory relay (Feeds
fuse 41 and circuit breaker 47)
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.
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.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 — PCM power relay
2 — Starter relay
3 — Blower motor relay
4 — Heated backlite relay
5 — Not used
6 — Trailer tow park lamp relay
7 — Not used
8 — Fuel pump
9 — Trailer tow battery charger
10 — Not used
11 30A** Power running board motors
12 — Not used
13 30A ** Starter relay
14 30A** Passenger power seats
15 — Not used
16 — Not used
17 30A** Trailer brake
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
70 — Not used
71 — Not used
72 20A** Auxiliary power point (Rear)
73 — Not used
74 30A** Driver power seat
75 15A* PCM – VPWR1
76 20A* VPWR2,VBV, MAF/IAT, CMS 12
and 22 with 6R80 transmission,
Brake on/off switch (BOO)
77 10A* VPWR3, Electric fan clutch, A/C
clutch relay coil, Floor shifter
(4–speed transmission)
78 25A* Ignition coils, VPWR4
79 10A* CMS 4–speed transmission, 12
and 22 with 4–speed transmission
80 5A* Steering wheel illumination
81 — Not used
82 10A* Traction brake control module
(TBCM), Center high mount
brake lamp (CHMSL), After
market CHMSL
83 — Not used
84 diode A/C clutch
85 — Not used
* Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare tire 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.
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fail-safe cooling .......................366
idle speed control ...................360
lubrication specifications .......390
refill capacities ........................390
service points ..................354–355
Engine block heater .................267
Engine oil ..................................357
checking and adding ..............357
dipstick ....................................357
filter, specifications ........359, 389
recommendations ...................359
refill capacities ........................390
specifications ..........................390
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................267
F
Fail safe cooling ........................366
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....368
Floor mats .................................112
Fluid capacities .........................390
Fog lamps ....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......293
driving off road .......................298
electronic shift ........................296
indicator light .........................294
lever operated shift ................294
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................278
Fuel ............................................368
calculating fuel
economy ..........................101, 375
cap ...........................................371
capacity ...................................390
choosing the right fuel ...........372
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................378
detergent in fuel .....................372filler funnel .............................374
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................368, 371, 376
filter, specifications ........368, 389
improving fuel economy ........375
octane rating ...................373, 394
quality ..............................373–374
running out of fuel .........328, 374
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................368
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................368, 372–373
Fuses ..................................311–312
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............371
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................375
Gauges .........................................18
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................22
H
Hazard flashers .........................310
Head restraints .........................156
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ..................................56–57
autolamp system .......................54
bulb specifications ....................60
daytime running lights .............56
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam .................................55
replacing bulbs .........................61
turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .....................41, 44, 46, 49
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O
Octane rating ............................373
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................357
P
Parking brake ............................270
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....389
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................160
Power deployable running
boards ..........................................78
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................312, 315
Power door locks ......................126
Power mirrors .............................75
Power point .................................70
Power steering ..........................276
fluid, checking and adding ....382
fluid, refill capacity ................390
fluid, specifications .................390
Power Windows ...........................72
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................278
R
Radio ......................................22, 24
6-CD in dash .............................24
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................194
Relays ........................................311
Remote entry system ...............131
illuminated entry ....................136locking/unlocking
doors ................................131–132
panic alarm .............................132
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................135
replacing the batteries ...........134
Reverse camera .........................291
Reverse sensing system ...........289
Roadside assistance ..................309
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) .........159, 162, 164–165,
168–170, 173
Safety Canopy ...........186–187, 189
Safety defects, reporting ..341–342
Safety restraints ...............159, 162,
164–165, 168–171, 173
Belt-Minder...........................173
Belt-Minder,
deactivating/activating ...........176
extension assembly ................177
for adults .........164–165, 168–170
for children .............................192
lap belt ....................................167
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................160
warning light and chime ........173
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................204
Safety seats for children ..........196
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................395
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....24
Satellite Radio Information ........37
Seats ..........................................143
child safety seats ....................196
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