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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
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, Navigation radio and amplifier
40 20A 4x4 module, Satellite radio module,
SYNC
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 customer access feed (PTO)
45 5A Front wiper logic, Blower motor relay
coil
46 7.5A Not used (spare)
47 30A Circuit
BreakerPower windows, Moon roof, Power
Sliding Backlite
48 Relay Delayed accessory
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.
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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 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)
6 40A* ABS module (Pump)
7 30A* Upfitter auxiliary switch #1
8 30A* Upfitter auxiliary switch #2
9 40A* ABS module (Coil)
10 20A* Cigar lighter
11 20A* Instrument panel power point
12 15A** Brake On/Off (BOO) relay feed
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
13 5A** Brake switch, Brake switch relay coil,
SJB module, 4x4 module
14 — Not used
15 — Not used
16 Relay A/C clutch
17 Relay Wipers
18 Relay Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM),
Fuel injectors (Gasoline engines),
Diesel Fuel Control Module (DFCM)
(Diesel engine)
19 Relay Back-up lamps, Reverse Sensing
System (RSS), Engine compartment
fuse 63
20 Relay Trailer stop/turn (Left)
21 Relay Trailer stop/turn (Right)
22 Relay Stop lamps, Center High-Mounted
Stop Lamp (CHMSL), TBC, Customer
access
23 15A** Heater mirror, Heated spotted mirror
24 40A* Blower motor relay
25 — Not used
26 30A* ESOF relay lo-hi
27 50A* Glow Plug Control Module (GPCM) #1
(Diesel engine only)
28 20A* Heated mirror relay
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
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
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
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
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
59 Relay PCM power bus (Fuses 68, 70, 72, 74,
76) (Gasoline engines only)
60 Diode One touch start (OTIS)
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
73 2A** Reverse Camera System (RCS)
74 20A**Gasoline engines:VPWR: HEGO,
CMS, MAFS, EVMV, CMCV, VCT,
IMTV
Diesel engine:VPWR: Engine loads
75 5A** Back-up relay coil power
76 20A**Gasoline engines:VPWR: PCM
Diesel engine:VPWR: ECM
77 10A** ABS module logic
* Cartridge fuses ** Mini fuses
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The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to
impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
•All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)
•Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional
caution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and
seek service as soon as possible.
Spare tire information
Note:If your vehicle is equipped 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 TPMS system, all road wheels
equipped with the tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on
the vehicle.
If your vehicle is equipped with TPMS, have a flat tire serviced by an
authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensor; refer
toTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)in theTires, Wheel and
Loadingchapter. Replace the spare tire with the road tire as soon as
possible.
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information (Harley Davidson only)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary spare tire. This spare
tire is considered “temporary”. Replace the temporary spare with a tire
of the same size, speed rating, and load carrying capacity as the other
road tires as soon as possible.
When driving with the temporary spare tiredo not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
•Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
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•Tow a trailer
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the temporary spare
tire
•Use more than one temporary spare tire at a time
Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
Stopping and securing the vehicle
WARNING:To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in
both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the tire being
changed.
Refer to the instruction sheet (located in the glove box) for detailed tire
change instructions.
Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set the parking
brake.
•Automatic transmission: Place
gearshift lever in P (Park).
•Manual transmission: Place
gearshift lever in R (Reverse).
•Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly
(ESOF) 4x4: Place transfer case
in 4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW before
turning off the engine.
•Manual shift transfer case 4x4: Place transfer case in 4H or 4L.
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Note:Towing an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with the front wheels on the ground
without disengaging the front hubs may cause damage to the automatic
transmission.
Note:Towing a 4x2 or an ESOF 4x4 vehicle with the rear wheels on the
ground for more than 50 miles (80 km) and/or in excess of 35 mph
(56 km/h) may cause damage to the automatic transmission.
Note:On Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) vehicles, an outer rear wheel must be
removed prior to using a wheel lift wrecker.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
Emergency towing
In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access
to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) your
vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat
towed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
•Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward
direction.
•Place the transmission in N (Neutral). Refer toBrake shift interlock
in theDrivingchapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the
gear shift lever into N (Neutral).
•Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).
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