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• exact fuel amounts
• towing of your disabled vehicle
• emergency travel expense reimbursement
• travel planning benefits

Using roadside assistance

U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,
call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call
1–800–665–2006.

If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor
Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement
information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call
1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.

Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call
1–800–665–2006.

Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty

In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance
coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting
your authorized dealer.

Similarly in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you
may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s Roadside
Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact
1–877–294–2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca.

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL

The hazard flasher is located on the
instrument panel by the radio. The
hazard flashers will operate when
the ignition is in any position or if
the key is not in the ignition.

Push in the flasher control and all
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flash. Press the flasher control again to turn them off. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.

Note: With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH

This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine
when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt.

After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch
may have been activated.

This switch is located behind the
service panel on the right side of
the cargo area.

To reset the switch:

1. Turn the ignition OFF.

2. Check the fuel system for leaks.

3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the
switch by pushing in on the reset
button.

4. Turn the ignition ON.

5. Wait a few seconds and return
the key to OFF.

6. Make another check for leaks.

FUSES AND RELAYS

Fuses

If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.

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Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.

Standard fuse amperage rating and color

COLOR

Fuse

rating

Mini

fuses

Standard

fuses

Maxi

fuses

Cartridge

maxi

fuses

Fuse 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

70A

—

—

Tan

—

Brown

80A

—

—

Natural

—

Black

Passenger compartment fuse panel

The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by
the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove
the fuse panel cover, pull up on the latch on the right or left side of the
cover.

To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.

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The fuses are coded as follows:

Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Passenger Compartment Fuse

Panel Description

1

Relay

Accessory delay relay 1

2

Relay

Accessory delay relay 2

3

10A

Front wiper motor Run feed

4

5A

B+ feed to outside mirrors

5

20A

Vent window power feed/Radio
feed

6

5A

Driver door switch
illumination/Passenger door
switch illumination

7

10A

Rear wiper Run feed

8

10A

Cluster/Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control (EATC) B+
feed, DVD

9

10A

Passive Anti-theft System (PATS)
LED feed

10

5A

Auxiliary radio

11

5A

Auxiliary climate control
system/Power Liftgate
Module/Left and right power
sliding door module/Data Link
Connector (DLC)/Clock B+ feeds

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