
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 in the
passenger’s footwell. Remove the
panel cover to access the fuses.
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To remove the fuse panel cover, pull
the panel toward you. When the
clips of the panel disengage, let the
panel fall easily.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller
tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.
WARNING:Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
Always replace the cover to the passenger compartment fuse
panel before reconnecting the battery.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 30A Not used (spare)
2 15A Upfitter relay #4
3 30A Not used (spare)
4 10A Telescoping mirror switch, Interior
lights, Hood lamp
5 20A Moon roof
6 5A Driver seat module
7 7.5A Driver seat switch, Driver lumbar
motor
8 10A Power mirror switch
9 10A Upfitter relay #3
10 10A Run/accessory relay, Customer
access feed
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
223341
42
43
44
45
34
35
36
37
23
24
25
26
27
283846
394729
32
40
31
30
48
49
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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.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 Relay Blower motor
2 — Not used
3 Relay Urea heaters
4 — Not used
5 Relay Rear window defroster
6 — Not used
7 40A* Rear window defroster
8 30A* Passenger seat
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
93 20A* Auxiliary power point #3
94 25A* Upfitter #1
95 25A* Upfitter #2
96 50A* ABS pump
97 40A* Invertor
98 — Not used
99 — Not used
100 25A* Trailer tow turn signals
101 Relay Starter
102 Relay Trailer tow battery charge
103 — Not used
104 — Not used
105 — Not used
106 — Not used
107 — Not used
* Cartridge fuses ** Mini 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:If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS), the 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.
If your vehicle is equipped with TPMS, have a flat serviced by an
authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensors, refer
toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter.
WARNING:The use of tire sealants may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and should not be used.
However, if you must use a sealant, the TPMS sensor and valve stem
on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer.
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refill capacities ........................400
service points ..................362–364
Engine block heater .................263
Engine oil ..................................366
checking and adding ..............366
dipstick ....................................366
filter, specifications ........367, 399
recommendations ...................367
refill capacities ........................400
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................262
F
Fail safe cooling ........................374
Fleet MyKey programming ......126
Flexible Fuel Vehicle
(FFV) .........................................377
Floor mats .................................120
Fluid capacities .........................400
Fog lamps ....................................87
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......293
driving off road .......................299
electronic shift ................294, 298
indicator light .........................295
lever operated shift ................295
manual locking hubs ..............293
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................278
Fuel ............................................377
calculating fuel
economy ............................25, 384
cap ...........................................380
capacity ...................................400
choosing the right fuel ...........381
detergent in fuel .....................383
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................377, 380, 384filter, specifications ........377, 399
fuel pump shut-off ..................313
improving fuel economy ........384
octane rating ...................382, 404
quality ......................................382
running out of fuel .................383
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................377
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................377, 381–382
Fuses ..................................313–314
G
Garage door opener ..................115
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............380
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................384
Gauges .........................................21
H
Hazard flashers .........................312
Headlamps ...................................86
aiming ..................................88–89
autolamp system .......................86
daytime running lights .............88
flash to pass ..............................87
high beam .................................87
replacing bulbs .........................92
turning on and off ....................86
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................78, 81
Hill descent mode .....................275
Hill launch assist .......................287
Hood ..........................................362
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O
Octane rating ............................382
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................366
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................126
Parking brake ............................266
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........399
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................108
Power adjustable foot pedals ...108
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................319
Power door locks ......................134
Power mirrors ...........................104
Power point ...............................100
Power steering ..........................276
fluid, checking and adding ....390
fluid, refill capacity ................400
Power Windows .........................102
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................278
R
Radio ......................................60, 62
Rear-view camera system .........291
Relays ........................................313
Remote entry system .......138–139
illuminated entry ....................142
locking/unlocking
doors ................................139–140
Remote start ...........................143replacement/additional
transmitters .............................142
replacing the batteries ...........141
Remote start .............................143
Remote start climate
operation .....................................85
Reverse sensing system ...........289
Roadside assistance ..................311
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................166–170, 172
Safety Canopy ...................181–182
Safety defects, reporting ..........351
Safety restraints ........166–170, 172
Belt-Minder...........................172
extension assembly ................171
for adults .........................167–170
for children .............................190
warning light and chime ........172
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................202
Safety seats for children ..........195
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................405
Satellite Radio Information ........74
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............419
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................417
Seats ..........................................150
child safety seats ....................195
cleaning ...................................358
climate control ..................81, 159
easy access/easyout feature ..161
memory seat ...................140, 160
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