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Fuse/Relay
NumberFuse Amp
RatingProtected Components
32 — Not used
33 — Not used
34 — Not used
35 — Not used
36 — Not used
37 — Not used
38 — Not used
39 30A** Auxiliary blower motor
40 — Not used
41 — Not used
42 30A** Passenger power seat
43 20A** Anti-lock brake system valves
44 — Not used
45 5A* Rain sensor
46 5A* Canister vent solenoid (EcoBoost
engines)
47 15A* Washer pump
48 10A* Front park lamps
49 — Not used
50 10A* Heated mirrors
51 5A* Powertrain control module —
Injector power monitor
(non-EcoBoost engines)
52 — Not used
53 — Not used
54 — Not used
55 — Not used
56 30A* Fuel injectors, Fuel pump relay
57 20A* Left high-intensity discharge
headlamps
58 10A* Alternator sensor
59 10A* Brake on/off switch
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Fuse/Relay
NumberFuse Amp
RatingProtected Components
60 10A* Trailer tow back-up lamps
61 — Not used
62 10A* A/C clutch
63 15A* Trailer tow stop/turn lamps
64 15A* Rear wipers
65 — Not used
66 — Not used
67 20A* Vehicle power #2 – Oxygen
sensor heater, Mass airflow
sensor, Variable camshaft timing
solenoid, Canister vent solenoid,
Canister purge solenoid
68 20A* Vehicle power #4 (ignition coils)
69 20A* Vehicle power #1 (PCM)
70 15A* Vehicle power #3 (coil) – A/C
clutch relay, Fan control relays,
Variable air conditioning
compressor, Auxiliary
transmission warmup, Turbo
charge waste-gate control,
Electronic compressor bypass
valve (for turbo charger),
All-wheel drive module, Positive
crackcase ventilation heater
71 — Not used
72 — Not used
73 — Not used
74 — Not used
75 — Not used
76 — Not used
77 — Not used
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Fuse/Relay
NumberFuse Amp
RatingProtected Components
78 20A* Right high-intensity discharge
headlamps
79 10A* Adaptive cruise control
80 — Not used
81 — Not used
82 15A* Rear washer
83 — Not used
84 20A* Trailer tow park lamps
85 — Not used
86 5A* Powertrain control module —
keep-alive power, Powertrain
control module relay, Canister
vent solenoid (non-EcoBoost
engines)
87 5A* Run/start
88 — Not used
89 10A* Anti–lock brake system module
90 10A* Powertrain control module
run/start
91 10A* Adaptive cruise control
92 5A* Front blower relay coil, Power
steering module
93 5A* Auxiliary blower, Rear defroster,
Battery charge relays
94 30A** Body control module run/start
95 5A* Front passenger window switch
96 — Not used
97 — Not used
98 — Not used
*Mini Fuses **Cartridge Fuses
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Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
NumberFuse Amp
RatingProtected Components
1 30A Driver side front window
2 15A Memory seat, Second row seats
3 30A Not used (spare)
4 10A Battery saver relay (interior demand
lamps and seat power)
5 20A Smart amplifier
6 5A Not used (spare)
7 7.5A Power mirror switch, Driver door
module, Driver seat module, Keypad
8 10A Power liftgate
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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Fuse/Relay
NumberFuse Amp
RatingProtected Components
9 10A SYNC, Electronic finish panel, Radio
transceiver module
10 10A Run/accessory relay, Front wiper
motor relay
11 10A Intelligent access module, Heads-up
display
12 15A Interior lighting, Puddle lamps,
Backlighting
13 15A Right turn signals
14 15A Left turn signals
15 15A Center high mounted stop lamp,
Backup lamp
16 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
17 10A Low beam headlamps (left)
18 10A
Third row power seats, Start button run
indicator, Keypad illumination, Brake
shift interlock, Powertrain control
module wake-up, Anti-theft system
19 20A Not used (spare)
20 20A Locks
21 10A Not used (spare)
22 20A Horn relay
23 15A Steering wheel control module,
Instrument cluster
24 15A Datalink connector, Steering wheel
control module
25 15A Liftgate release
26 5A Ignition switch, Push button start
switch
27 20A Intelligent access module
28 15A Not used (spare)
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Fuse/Relay
NumberFuse Amp
RatingProtected Components
29 20A Radio, Global positioning system
module
30 15A Front park lamps, Trailer tow relay for
park lamps, Front side markers
31 5A Trailer tow controller
32 15A
Driver window switch and motor, Power
lock switches, Moonroof, 110V AC
power point, Interior rearview mirror
33 10A Not used (spare)
34 10A Blind spot monitor, 2nd row heated
seats, Reverse sensing system,
Rearview camera
35 5A Heads-up display, Climate control
humidity sensor
36 10A Not used (spare)
37 10A Refrigerator
38 10A Front passenger window switch
39 15A High beam headlamps
40 10A Rear park lamps, License plate lamps
41 7.5A Occupant classification system,
Restraints control module
42 5A Not used (spare)
43 10A Not used (spare)
44 10A Not used (spare)
45 5A Not used (spare)
46 10A Climate control module
47 15A Fog lamps, Fog lamp indicator, Front
turn signals #2
48 30A Circuit
BreakerFront passenger power window, Rear
power windows
49 Delayed
accessory relayBody control module
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthiness
and resale value. There is a large network of Ford authorized dealers that
are there to help you with their professional servicing expertise. We
believe that their specially trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly. They are supported by a wide
range of highly specialized tools developed specifically for servicing your
vehicle.
To help you service your vehicle, we providescheduled maintenance
informationwhich makes tracking routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can
provide the necessary parts and service. Check yourWarranty Guideto
find out which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraftparts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burning material (such as cigarettes)
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key (if equipped).
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the engine on
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal
burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel near
the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
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