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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 Ford or Lincoln Mercury 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

The hazard flasher is located on the
steering column, just behind the
steering wheel. The hazard flashers
will operate when the ignition is in
any position.

Push in the flasher control and all
front and rear direction signals will
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

FUEL

RESET

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.

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This switch is located in the front
passenger’s footwell, by the kick
panel access cover.

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 of leaks.

FUSES AND RELAYS

If electrical components are not
working, a fuse may have blown. If a
fuses is blown the wire in the fuse
will be broken.

Note: Always replace a fuse with
one that has the specified amperage
rating.

Replacing a blown fuse with a fuse that has a higher amperage
can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.

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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 behind the end
cover at the left side of the
instrument panel. Pull the cover
outward to access the fuses.

To remove a fuse, use the tool on
the panel cover.

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The fuses are:

Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Passenger Compartment Fuse

Panel Description

1

5A

Mirrors, Autolamp

2

7.5A

Cluster, Autolamp. Generic
Electronic Module (GEM),
Keyless entry, 4x4

3

7.5A

Trailer tow right-hand stop/turn
lamps

4

7.5A

Starter

5

15A

Park lamps, Autolamps, I/P
dimming, Trailer tow

6

7.5A

Air bags, Cluster

7

7.5A

Trailer tow left-hand stop/turn
lamps

8

7.5A

Cluster, Audio, GEM

1

234

5

678

9

1

01

11

2

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

29

30

35

36

31

32

33

34

27

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