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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR specified on the
certification label. Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the
limit of the vehicle and could
result in engine damage,
transmission damage, structural
damage, loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover and personal
injury. Your vehicle may have electrical
items, such as fuses or relays,
related to towing. See the Fuses
chapter.
Your vehicle's load capacity
designation is by weight, not by
volume, so you cannot necessarily
use all available space when
loading a vehicle.
Towing a trailer places an extra
load on your vehicle's engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires
and suspension. Inspect these
components periodically during,
and after, any towing operation. Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer
movement affects your vehicle
when driving:
•
Load the heaviest items closest
to the trailer floor.
• Load the heaviest items
centered between the left and
right side trailer tires.
• Load the heaviest items above
the trailer axles or just slightly
forward toward the trailer
tongue. Do not allow the final
trailer tongue weight to go
above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight.
• Select a tow bar with the
correct rise or drop. When both
the loaded vehicle and trailer
are connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly
angled down toward your
vehicle, when viewed from the
side.
When driving with a trailer or
payload, a slight takeoff vibration
or shudder may be present due to
the increased payload weight.
Additional information regarding
proper trailer loading and setting
your vehicle up for towing is
located in another chapter of this
manual. See
Load Limit (page
180).
You can also find information in
the
RV & Trailer Towing Guide
available at your authorized
dealer, or online.
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•
The tire air pressures recommended
for general driving are on the vehicle ’s
Safety Certification Label. The
maximum cold inflation pressure for
the tire and associated load rating is
on the tire sidewall. Tire air pressure
may require re-adjustment within these
pressure limits to accommodate the
additional weight of the snowplow
installation.
• Federal and some local regulations
require additional exterior lamps for
snowplow-equipped vehicles. Consult
your authorized dealer for additional
information.
Operating the Vehicle with the
Snowplow Attached
Note: Do not use your vehicle for snow
removal until you have driven at least 500
miles (800 kilometers).
Ford recommends vehicle speed does not
exceed 44.7 mph (72 km/h) when
snowplowing.
The attached snowplow blade restricts
airflow to the radiator, and may cause the
engine to run at a higher temperature:
Attention to engine temperature is
especially important when outside
temperatures are above freezing. Angle
the blade to maximize airflow to the
radiator and monitor engine temperature
to determine whether a left or right angle
provides the best performance.
Follow the severe duty schedule in your
Scheduled Maintenance information for
engine oil and transmission fluid change
intervals. Snowplowing with your Airbag
Equipped Vehicle WARNINGS
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the airbag supplemental
restraint system (SRS) or its fuses.
See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Additional equipment such as
snowplow equipment may affect the
performance of the airbag sensors
increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to
the Body Builders Layout Book for
instructions about the appropriate
installation of additional equipment. All occupants of the vehicle,
including the driver, should always
properly wear their safety belts, even
when provided with an airbag
supplemental restraint system (SRS). Your vehicle is equipped with a driver and
passenger airbag supplemental restraint
system. The supplemental restraint system
will activate in certain frontal and offset
frontal collisions when the vehicle sustains
sufficient frontal deceleration.
Careless or high speed driving while
plowing snow that results in sufficient
vehicle decelerations can deploy the
airbag. Such driving also increases the risk
of accidents
Never remove or defeat the tripping
mechanisms designed into the snow
removal equipment by its manufacturer.
Doing so may cause damage to the vehicle
and the snow removal equipment as well
as possible airbag deployment.
Engine temperature while plowing
When driving with a plow, your engine may
run at a higher temperature than normal
because the attached snowplow blade will
restrict airflow to the radiator.
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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Power Distribution Box
WARNINGS
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock,
always replace the cover to the
power distribution box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs. The power distribution box is located in
the engine compartment. It has
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems from
overloads.
If you disconnect and reconnect the
battery, you will need to reset some
features. See Changing the 12V Battery
(page 244).
Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Blower motor
Relay
1
Not used
—
2
Urea heaters (diesel engine)
Relay
3
Not used
—
4
Heated mirrors
Relay
5
Rear window defroster
Not used
—
6
Heated mirrors
50A*
7
Rear window defroster
Passenger seat
30A*
8
Driver seat
30A*
9
Trailer tow
40A*
10
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Not used
—
11
Driver smart window motor
30A*
12
Not used
—
13
Not used
—
14
Fuel pump (diesel engine)
Diode
15
Not used
—
16
Heated mirror
15A**
17
Not used
—
18
Not used
—
19
Not used
—
20
Not used
—
21
Trailer tow electric brake
30A*
22
Blower motor
40A*
23
Not used
—
24
Wipers
30A*
25
Trailer tow park lamps
30A*
26
Urea heaters (diesel engine)
25A*
27
Buss bar
—
28
Trailer tow park lamps
Relay
29
A/C clutch
Relay
30
Wipers
Relay
31
Not used
—
32
Vehicle power 1
15A**
33
Vehicle power 2 (diesel engine)
15A**
34
Vehicle power 2 (gas engine)
20A**
Vehicle power 3
10A**
35
Vehicle power 4 (diesel engine)
15A**
36
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Vehicle power 4 (gas engine)
20A**
Vehicle power 5 (diesel engine)
10A**
37
Electronic control module (diesel engine)
Relay
38
Powertrain control module (gas engine)
4x4 hub lock
10A**
39
4x4 electronic lock
15A**
40
Not used
—
41
Rear heated seats
20A**
42
Not used
—
43
Not used
—
44
Run/start relay coil
10A**
45
Transmission control module keep-alive
power (diesel engine)
10A**
46
A/C clutch feed
10A**
47
Run/start
Relay
48
Rearview camera system
10A**
49
Blower motor relay coil
10A**
50
Not used
—
51
Electronic control module
10A**
52
Powertrain control module,
Transmission control module run/start
4x4 module
10A**
53
Anti-lock brake system run/start
10A**
54
Rear window defroster coil
10A**
55
Passenger compartment fuse panel run/
start feed
20A**
56
Fuel pump
Relay
57
Not used
—
58
Not used
—
59
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Not used
—
60
Not used
—
61
Not used
—
62
Not used
—
63
Not used
—
64
Not used
—
65
Fuel pump
20A**
66
Not used
—
67
Fuel pump relay coil
10A**
68
Not used
—
69
Trailer tow backup lamp
10A**
70
Canister vent (gas engine)
10A**
71
Electronic control module relay coil feed
keep-alive power
10A**
72
Powertrain control module
Not used
—
73
Not used
—
74
Not used
—
75
Trailer tow backup lamp
Relay
76
Not used
—
77
Not used
—
78
Not used
—
79
Not used
—
80
Not used
—
81
Auxiliary power point #2
20A*
82
Auxiliary power point #1
20A*
83
4x4 shift motor
30A*
84
Heated/cooled seats
30A*
85
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Anti-lock brake system coil feed
25A*
86
Auxiliary power point #5
20A*
87
Auxiliary power point #6
20A*
88
Starter motor
40A*
89
Trailer tow battery charge
25A*
90
Not used
—
91
Auxiliary power point #4
20A*
92
Auxiliary power point #3
20A*
93
Auxiliary switch #1
25A*
94
Auxiliary switch #2
25A*
95
Anti-lock brake system pump
50A*
96
Inverter
40A*
97
Not used
—
98
Instrument panel power inverter
40A*
99
Not used
—
100
Starter
Relay
101
Not used
—
102
Not used
—
103
Not used
—
104
Not used
—
105
Not used
—
106
Not used
—
107
*Cartridge fuses
**Mini fuses
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Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel
The fuse panel is in the passenger footwell.
Remove the panel cover to access the
fuses.
Pull the fuse panel cover toward you to
remove it. When the clips of the panel
disengage, let the panel fall easily.
Use the provided fuse puller tool to remove
a fuse. It is on the fuse panel cover. Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Not used (spare)
30A
1
Auxiliary switch relay #4
15A
2
Passenger smart window motor
30A
3
Hood lamp
10A
4
Interior lights
Moonroof
20A
5
Driver seat module
5A
6
Driver lumbar motor
7.5A
7
Driver seat switch
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