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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 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.
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Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide
for information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may
purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s Roadside
Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact
1–877–294–2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca.
Using roadside assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is
found in theCustomer Information Guidein the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers who require Roadside
Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673.
Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call
1-800-665-2006.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor
Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest
dealership within 35 miles. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S.
Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers will be asked to submit their original receipts.
Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call
1–800–665–2006.
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
The hazard flasher control is located
on the instrument panel by the radio.
The hazard flashers will operate
when the ignition is in any position
or if the key is not in the ignition.
Press in the flasher control and all
front and rear direction signals will flash. Press the flasher control again
to turn them off. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a
safety hazard for other motorists.
Note:With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 — Not used
2 — Blower motor relay
3 — Not used
4 — Not used
5 40A** Cooling fan (vehicles with trailer tow)
60A** Cooling fan (vehicles without trailer
tow)
6 40A** Cooling fan (trailer tow only)
7 — Not used
8 10A* Alternator
9 20A* Trailer tow parking lamps
10 — Not used
11 — Trailer tow parking lamp relay
12 — Not used
13 — Not used
14 — Not used
15 40A** ABS pump motor
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
16 30A** Front heated seats
17 20A** Cigar lighter/Power point
18 20A** Panoramic moon roof
19 — Fuel pump diode
20 — Powertrain control module (PCM)
relay
21 7.5A* PCM – keep alive power
22 — Trailer tow left stop/turn lamp relay
23 — One-touch integrated start diode
24 10A* Trailer tow left stop/turn lamp
25 — Rear seat release relay
26 — Fuel pump relay
27 10A* Rear seat release
28 15A* Heated mirror
29 — Heated mirror relay
30 15A* Vehicle power 1
31 10A* Vehicle power 3
32 10A* Vehicle power 2
33 15A* Vehicle power 4
34 — Not used
35 10A* A/C clutch
36 — Not used
37 — A/C clutch relay
38 — Rear window defroster relay
39 40A** Rear window defroster
40 — Not used
41 30A** Starter
42 — Starter relay
43 — Backup lamp relay
44 10A* Backup lamps
45 — Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
46 10A* Trailer tow right stop/turn lamp
47 — Trailer tow right stop/turn lamp relay
48 — Run/start relay
49 10A* PCM ISPR
50 10A* ABS Run/start
51 — Not used
52 5A* Fuel pump diode feed
53 30A** Passenger compartment fuse panel
run/start
54 — Not used
55 — Not used
56 — A/C clutch diode
57 40A** Anti-lock brake system valves
58 30A** Front wipers
59 30A** Power liftgate
60 30A** Driver power seat/memory module
61 30A** Passenger power seat
62 — Not used
63 40A** Blower motor
64 20A** Cigar lighter/Power point
65 20A** Cigar lighter/Power point
66 20A** Cigar lighter/Power point
67 — Not used
68 15A* Fuel pump
69 — Not used
70 — Not used
71 10A* Brake on/off switch (brake lights)
72 — Not used
* Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses
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When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above,do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
•Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
•Tow a trailer
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above 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
3.Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel,do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire/wheel
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)
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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.
Stopping and securing the vehicle
1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set the parking
brake.
2. Place the gearshift lever in P
(Park) and turn the engine off.
Removing the spare tire and jack
1. Lift the carpeted load floor panel
located in the rear of the vehicle.
2. Remove the spare tire cover (if
equipped).
3. Remove the wing nut securing
the spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the plastic washer.
5. Lift and remove the temporary
spare tire from the cargo area.
6. Remove the jack assembly from
the vehicle. Loosen the bag tabs and
remove the jack and lug wrench
from the bag.
7. Fold down the wrench socket
used to loosen the lug nuts and
operate the jack.
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WARNING:To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any
part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not
start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only
meant for changing the tire.
3. Align the slot on top of the jack
with the sheet metal flange
indicated by the jack locator triangle
next to the tire you are changing.
Turn the jack handle clockwise until
the wheel is completely off the
ground.
4. Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.
5. Replace the flat tire with the
spare tire, making sure the valve
stem is facing outward. Reinstall the
lug nuts until the wheel is snug
against the hub. Do not fully tighten
the lug nuts until the wheel has
been lowered.
6. Lower the wheel by turning the
jack handle counterclockwise.
7. Remove the jack and fully tighten
the lug nuts in the order shown.
Refer toWheel lug nut torque
specificationslater in this chapter
for the proper lug nut torque
specification.
1
4 3
2 5
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