fuses FORD F150 1998 10.G Owners Manual
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The right front passenger
air bag is not designed to
restrain occupants in the center
front seating position.
All occupants of the
vehicle including the driver
should always wear their safety
belts even when air bag SRS is
provided.
Do not place objects or
mount equipment on or
near the air bag cover on the
steering wheel or in front seat
areas that may come into contact
with a deploying air bag. Failure
to follow this instruction may
increase the risk of personal
injury in the event of a collision.
Do not attempt to service,
repair, or modify the Air
Bag Supplemental Restraint
System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Children and air bags
For additional important safety
information, read all information
on safety restraints in this guide.
Children should always wear their
safety belts. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk
of injury in a collision.
Seating and safety restraints
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is possible that a fuse has blown
and the vehicle's brakelamps may
not be operating properly. Refer to
Fuses and relaysin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
Do not drive your vehicle
until you verify that the
brakelamps are working.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud
or snow it may be rocked out by
shifting from forward and reverse
gears in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each
gear.
Do not rock the vehicle for
more than a few minutes. The
transmission and tires may be
damaged or the engine may
overheat.
Always set the parking
brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition
whenever you leave your vehicle.
Driving with a 4±speed
automatic transmission
Understanding gearshift
positions
Pull the gearshift lever towards
you and downward to move the
automatic gearshift.
Driving
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to or greater than the air bag
deployment impact speeds listed
above can deploy the air bag. Such
driving also increases the risk of
accidents.
All occupants of the
vehicle, including the
driver, should always wear their
safety belts.
Never remove or defeat the
ªtripping mechanismsº 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 air bag
deployment.
Do not attempt to service,
repair, or modify the Air
Bag Supplemental Restraint
System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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.
If you are driving more than 24 km
(15 miles) at temperatures above
freezing, angle the plow bladeH
C
Driving
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5. Make a further check for leaks
in the fuel system.
The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located in the passenger's foot
well, behind the kick panel.
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.
1515
Roadside emergencies
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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
Fuse rating Color
5 amp Tan
7.5 amp Brown
10 amp Red
15 amp Light blue
20 amp Yellow
20 amp fuse link Light blue
25 amp Natural
30 amp Light green
30 amp fuse link Pink
40 amp fuse link Green
50 amp fuse link Red
60 amp fuse link Yellow
80 amp fuse link Black
100 amp fuse link Dark blue
Passenger compartment fuse
panel
The fuse panel is located below
and to the left of the steering
wheel by the brake pedal. Pull the
panel cover outward to access the
fuses.
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 Description
1 15A Flasher Relay
2 5A Instrument Cluster
3 25A Cigar Lighter
4 5A Park Lamp Relay,
Headlamp Relay,
Autolamp Module
Remote Anti-Theft
Personality (RAP)
Module, Power Mirror
Switch
FUSE1 RELAY
1
RELAY
2
(NOT
USED)
RELAY
4
RELAY
512 22
21323
31424
4
16 15
25
526
61727
71828
81929
11 21 31930
10 20
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
30 30A Radio Noise Capacitor,
Ignition Coil, PCM
Power Diode
31 Ð Not Used
Relay 1 Ð Interior Lamp Relay
Relay 2 Ð Battery Saver Relay
Not Used Ð Not Used
Relay 4 Ð One Touch Down
Relay
Relay 5 Ð ACC Delay Relay
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is
located in the engine
compartment. The power
distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect
your vehicle's main electrical
systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the
battery before servicing
high current fuses.
Always replace the cover
to the Power Distribution
Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs.
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The high-current fuses are coded
as follows.
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
1 20A * Trailer Tow Running
Lamp Relay, Trailer
Tow Backup Lamp
Relay
2 10A* Air Bag Diagnostic
Monitor
3 15A* All Unlock Relay, All
Lock Relay, Driver
Unlock Relay, LH
Power Door Lock
Switch, RH Power
Door Lock Switch
19 29
18 28EEC
POWER
RELAY
FUEL
PUMP
RELAY
WASHER
PUMP HORN
RELAY 17 27
16 26
15 25
14 24
13
11 12
910
77
88
55
66
33
44
11
22 23
22
21
20
W/S/W
RUN/
PARKW/S/W
HI/LO
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
20 50A** Ignition Switch
21 50A** Ignition Switch
22 50A** Junction Box
Fuse/Relay Panel
Battery Feed
23 40A** Blower Relay
24 30A** PCM Power Relay,
Engine Fuse Module
(Fuse 1)
25 30A** Junction Box
Fuse/Relay Panel, ACC
Delay Relay
26 Ð Not Used
27 Ð Not Used
28 30A** Trailer Electronic
Brake Controller
29 Ð Not Used
*Mini fuses **Maxi
fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving,
do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your
speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Spare tire information
Your vehicle is equipped with a
spare tire that may be used as a
spare or a regular tire. The spare
tire is not equipped with wheel
trim. The wheel trim from the
original wheel/tire may be used on
the spare.
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Fuse panels
instrument panel ....................133
power distribution box ...........138
Fuses ...................................132,133
Gauges, Mechanical ....................13
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................14
Hazard flashers .........................131
Headlamps
autolamp system .......................18
flashing ......................................35
high beam .................................35
turning on and off ....................17
Heating ........................................20
High beams
indicator light ...........................10
Hood
release lever ............................154
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........27
removing the key ......................98
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................18
Jump-starting your
vehicle .................................147,149
attaching cables ......................148
disconnecting cables ..............149
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................44
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............12
Lamps
interior lamps ...........................36
map lamps .................................36
parking lamps .........................195
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............9
anti-theft ...................................10
brake ............................................9
charging system ........................10check engine ............................6,7
door ajar ....................................11
engine oil pressure ...................10
four-wheel drive ........................11
fuel reset ................................6,12
safety belt ...................................9
turn signal indicator ...................9
Load limits
trailer towing ..........................110
Lubricant specifications ....205,208
Manual transmission ...................92
shift speeds .....................94,96,97
Mirrors
side view mirrors (power) .......38
Odometer .....................................15
Off road driving, 4-wheel drive 104
Overdrive ................................35,36
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................43
Parking brake ..............................85
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....205
Power door locks ........................38
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....169
Recreational towing, all wheels
on the ground ...........................123
Relays ........................................132
Remote entry system .................42
illuminated entry ......................47
locking/unlocking doors ...........43
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................46
replacing the batteries .............45
Reporting safety defects ..........215
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .......................54,55,56
extension assembly ..................57
for children ...............................68
lap and shoulder belts ........53,54
maintenance ..............................58
proper use .................................51
Index
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