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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
31 20A Front park lamps, Rear park
lamps, License plate lamps,
Dimmer switch, Trailer tow park
lamps
32 5A Brake switch (logic)
33 5A Instrument cluster battery feed
(B+)
34 20A Power point
35 15A Power locks
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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2.3L engine (if equipped)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 40A** Passenger compartment fuse
panel
2 — Not used
3 40A** Passenger compartment fuse
panel
4 — Not used
5 50A** Passenger compartment fuse
panel
6 — Not used
7 30A** Starter solenoid
8 — Not used
9 40A** Ignition switch
10 — Not used
11 30A** Powertrain control module (PCM)
relay
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
40 — Not used
41 10A* Automatic transmission
42 7.5A* Trailer tow (left turn)
43 20A* Engine fan relay coil, A/C relay
coil, IAC, Mass air flow sensor,
Heated exhaust gas oxygen
sensor, Catalyst module sensor,
Vapor management valve solenoid
44 15A* Ignition coil, Capacitor
45A — Not used
45B — Not used
46A — Fuel pump relay, Fuel injectors
relay
46B — Not used
47 — Engine fan relay
48 — Starter relay
49 — Not used
50 — Not used
51 — Not used
52 — Not used
53 — Not used
54 — PCM relay
55 — Blower relay
56A — A/C clutch solenoid relay
56B — Fog lamp relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
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4.0L engines (if equipped)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 40A** Passenger compartment fuse
panel
2 — Not used
3 40A** Passenger compartment fuse
panel
4 — Not used
5 50A** Passenger compartment fuse
panel
6 — Not used
7 30A** Starter solenoid
8 — Not used
9 40A** Ignition switch
10 — Not used
11 30A** Powertrain control module (PCM)
relay
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
41 10A* Automatic transmission
42 7.5A* Trailer tow (left turn)
43 20A* A/C relay coil, IAC, Mass air flow
sensor, Heated exhaust gas
oxygen sensor, Catalyst module
sensor, Vapor management valve
solenoid, EGR solenoid, Heated
PCV
44 15A* Ignition coil, Capacitor
45A — Not used
45B — Not used
46A — A/C clutch solenoid
46B — Not used
47 — PCM relay
48A — Fuel pump relay, Fuel injectors
relay
48B — Fog lamp relay
51 — Not used
52 — Not used
53 — Not used
54 — Not used
55 — Blower relay
56 — Starter relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
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preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................172
Fuel ............................................250
calculating fuel economy .......255
cap ...........................................252
capacity ...................................268
choosing the right fuel ...........253
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................258
detergent in fuel .....................254
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................250, 252, 255
filter, specifications ........250, 267
fuel pump shut-off switch .....190
improving fuel economy ........255
octane rating ...................254, 272
quality ......................................254
running out of fuel .................254
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................250
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......190
Fuses ..................................190–191
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............252
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................255
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................189
Headlamps ...................................44
aiming ........................................46
bulb specifications ....................49
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam .................................44
replacing bulbs .........................50turning on and off ....................44
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................41–42
Hood ..........................................233
I
Ignition ...............................159, 272
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................105
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................260
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................229
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................45
J
Jack ............................................201
positioning .......................201, 206
storage .....................201, 203–204
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keys .......................................62, 67
positions of the ignition .........159
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................49
daytime running light ...............45
fog lamps ...................................44
headlamps .................................44
headlamps, flash to pass ..........45
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instrument panel, dimming .....45
interior lamps .....................48, 50
replacing bulbs .........................50
LATCH anchors .........................110
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........165
Load limits .................................140
Loading instructions .................147
Locks
doors ..........................................62
Lubricant specifications ...........268
Lug nuts ....................................210
M
Manual transmission .................176
fluid capacities ........................268
lubricant specifications ..........268
reverse .....................................177
Mirrors .........................................58
fold away ...................................59
side view mirrors
(power) ...............................58–59
Motorcraftparts ......231, 250, 267
O
Octane rating ............................254
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................237
P
Parking brake ............................166
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........267
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................76Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................194
Power door locks ........................62
Power mirrors .......................58–59
Power point .................................56
Power steering ..........................171
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................268
fluid, specifications .................268
Power Windows ...........................57
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................172
R
Radio ................................19, 21, 26
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................103
Relays ........................................190
Remote entry system .................62
illuminated entry ......................65
locking/unlocking doors ...........63
panic alarm ...............................63
replacing the batteries .............64
Roadside assistance ..................188
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........117
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............ 75, 78–79, 81–83
Safety Canopy .......................98–99
Safety defects, reporting ..........224
Safety restraints .. 75, 78–79, 81–83
Belt-Minder.............................85
extension assembly ..................84
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