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 — — —
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 on the
right-hand side of the center
console, by the instrument panel.
Remove the panel cover to access
the fuse cover. Press the tabs on the
top and bottom of the fuse cover to
remove.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
A 80A Midi Electronic power steering module
(EPAS)
B 125A Midi Passenger compartment fuse
panel
1 15A* Heated mirror
2 30A** Rear defroster
3 20A** Rear power point (center console)
4 — Not used
5 10A* Powertrain control module (PCM)
– keep alive power, PCM relay,
Canister vent
6 15A* Alternator
7 15A* Liftgate latch
8 20A* Trailer tow parking lamps
9 50A** Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
10 30A** Front wipers
11 30A** Starter
12 40A** Blower motor
13 10A* A/C clutch
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Changing a tire .........................253
Child safety seats ......................156
attaching with
tether straps ...........................162
in front seat ............................157
in rear seat ..............................157
LATCH .....................................160
recommendations ...................154
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................165
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............280
instrument panel ....................283
interior .....................................284
plastic parts ............................282
washing ....................................279
waxing .....................................279
wheels ......................................280
wiper blades ............................282
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......47, 50
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD .................................29
Clutch
fluid ..........................................318
operation while driving ..........225
recommended shift speeds ....226
Compass, electronic ....................68
calibration .................................70
set zone adjustment .................69
Console ........................................70
overhead ....................................68
Controls
power seat ...............................113
steering column ........................77
Coolant
checking and adding ..............299
refill capacities ................302, 326
specifications ..........................326Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................75
Customer Assistance ................244
Ford Extended
Service Plan ....................335, 338
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................276
Getting roadside assistance ...244
Getting the service
you need .................................271
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................277
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................275
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................56
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................318
engine oil .................................293
Driving under special
conditions ..................225, 238, 241
sand .........................................239
snow and ice ...........................242
through water .................240, 243
E
Electronic message center .........20
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................265
running out of fuel .........265, 311
Emergency Flashers .................245
Emission control system ..........315
Engine ........................................329
cleaning ...................................280
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