FORD E SERIES 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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thirty pica chart:0021000-F
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336 [SV41300( ALL)06/95]Power Distribution Box
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[SV41400( ALL)10/92]
The high current fuses contained in the Power
Distribution Box protect your vehicle's main
electrical systems from overloads; these fuses
provide the connection between the battery and
your vehicle's electrical systems.
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The high current fuses are coded as follows: 30
amp -light green, 40 amp - orange, 50 amp - red,
60 amp -blue.
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RWARNING
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
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Ford recommends that high current fuses be
replaced by a qualified technician.
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RWARNING
Always replace the cover to the Power
Distribution Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
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A blown high current fuse may be replaced but
will continue to blow until the cause of the
overload condition is corrected.
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RWARNING
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.
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Power distribution box
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338 [SV42190( E )03/91]Non-fuse panel circuit protection
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twelve pica chart:0020853-E%*
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
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1. You can access the fuse panel through the
steering column lower opening. Remove the
cover using the quick release fasteners.
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2. On the fuse panel cover, find the number of
the fuse you want to check. The diagram on
the cover tells you where to locate the fuse
on the panel.
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3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look
through the clear side of the fuse to see if
the metal wire inside is separated. If it is,
the fuse is blown and should be replaced.
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The side view of a fuse
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4. Replace the fuse with one that has the right
amperage rating (see previous chart).
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RWARNING
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.
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5. Put the fuse panel cover back on.
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[SV44000( ALL)05/93]
Even after you replace a fuse, it will continue to
blow if you do not find what caused the
overload. If the fuse continues to blow, have
your electrical system checked.
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Circuit Breakers
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[SV44200(BEF )06/95]
If you need to check a circuit breaker on the
fuse panel, seeChecking and replacing fusesto
find out how to locate the fuse panel. Otherwise,
locate the circuit breaker according to the
instructions on the charts given earlier in this
chapter.
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[SV44300( ALL)02/95]
Since you need diagnostic equipment to check
whether a circuit breaker works and such
equipment comes with instructions, we do not
discuss how to check circuit breakers.
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[SV44400( ALL)10/92]
However, you should know that the circuit
breakers will reset themselves and allow the
electrical parts to work again once the overload
on the circuit is removed. If the circuit breakers
continue to cut off electricity, have your vehicle's
electrical system checked.
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[SV44500( ALL)06/95]
If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the
same amperage rating. To remove a circuit
breaker mounted in the fuse panel, grip it with
your finger and thumb and pull it straight out
of its socket.
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Lights and Bulb Replacement
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It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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headlamps
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[SV44900(BEF )01/95]
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tail lamps
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brakelamps
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high-mount brakelamp
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hazard flasher
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q
turn signals
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license plate lamp
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The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[SV45600(BEF )01/95]
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the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Headlamp Bulb
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Hi series (Aerodynamic)
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The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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[SV46050(BEF )12/91]
NOTE: If the bulb is accidently touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing
alcohol before being used.
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Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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Parts of a headlamp
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Removing the headlamp bulb
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1. Make sure that the headlamp switch on the
instrument panel is in the OFF position.
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2. Lift the hood and fix in up position using
prop rod.
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3. Bend back slightly and lift up on the two
metal tabs while holding the lamp to vehicle.
This will release the lamp from the installed
position.
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Removing/Installing the headlamp bulb
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4. Remove the bulb retaining ring by turning it
1/8 of a turn to free it from the socket. Then
slide the ring off the plastic base. Keep the
ring. You must use it again to hold the new
bulb in place.
[SV46850( E )04/95]
5. Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its
socket by gently pulling it rearward without
turning.
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