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If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledRoadside Emergenciesin
this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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For cold or warm engines:
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If the engine still does not start after two
attempts:
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor
and hold it.
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3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
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4. Release the ignition key when the engine
starts.
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5. Release the accelerator gradually as the
engine speeds up.
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If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated. For
directions on how to reset the switch seeFuel
Pump Shut-Off Switchin the index.
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A computer system controls the engine's idle
speed. When you start your vehicle, the engine's
idle speed normally runs higher than when it's
warmed up. These faster engine speeds will
make your vehicle move slightly faster than its
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NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
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1. Apply the parking brake.
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2. Remove the key.
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3. Insert the key and rotate it one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
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4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted back to P
[Park], you must repeat the previous steps.)
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5. Start the vehicle.
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If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledRoadside Emergenciesin
this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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R (Reverse)
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With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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Fuses, Fuse Links and Circuit
Breakers
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Fuses, circuit breakers and fuse links protect
your vehicle's electrical system from overloading.
If electrical parts in your vehicle are not
working, the system may have been overloaded
and blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
Before you replace or repair any electrical parts,
check the appropriate fuses or circuit breakers.
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The following charts tell you which fuses or
circuit breakers protect each electrical part of
your vehicle. If a fuse blows or a circuit breaker
opens a circuit, all the parts of your vehicle that
use that circuit will not work.
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Once you have determined which fuses or circuit
breakers to check, follow the procedures under
Checking and replacing fusesorChecking and
replacing circuit breakerslater in this chapter.
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full page art:0020390-LFuses and their location
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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 Ð light green, 40 amp Ð orange, 50 amp
Ð red, 60 amp Ð 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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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
[ER02400(F )04/96]
1. In order to find the fuse panel, you must
first remove the cover from the lower edge
of the instrument panel. You can do this by
pulling on handle to disengage the fasteners.
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one third page art:0020475-B
Fuse panel cover
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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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The underside of the cover also contains a
fuse pulling tool in case you need to replace
a blown fuse.
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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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quarter page art:0020405-A
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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Even after you replace a fuse, it may 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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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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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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370 Index
Child safety restraints.......... 120
child safety belts........... 121
child safety seats........... 122
Child safety seats............ 122
and air bags............. 122
attaching with tether straps...... 133
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 122
in front seat............. 122
in rear outboard seat......... 122
in rear seat.............. 122
tether anchorage hardware....... 133
Chime
headlamps on.............. 21
key in ignition............. 69
safety belt............... 17
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 235
see also fuses............. 225
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 312
CD player and discs........... 39
chrome and aluminum parts...... 313
engine compartment.......... 315
exterior.............312±313
exterior lamps............ 314
fabric................ 314
headlamps.............. 314
instrument panel........... 313
instrument panel lens......... 314
interior................ 314
interior lamps............. 314
mirrors................. 81
plastic parts............. 313
polishing............... 313
rustproofing............. 313
safety belts.............. 314
tail lamps.............. 314
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372 Index
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 337
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........337, 344
D
Daytime running light system....... 63
Defects, reporting............ 333
Dipstick................ 265
automatic transmission fluid....282, 284
engine oil.............. 265
power steering fluid.......... 280
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 254
Dispute Settlement Board........ 338
Doors.................. 82
lubricant specifications......... 324
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke . . 271
Driving under special conditions..... 218
bad weather............. 219
heavy load.............. 175
high speed.............. 219
high water.............. 221
slippery roads............ 219
tips for safe driving.......... 218
Dual fuel tank selector switch....... 62
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 235
fuses...............225, 234
operating when the engine is off..... 68
power point outlet........... 66
Electronic AM radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 50
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)...... 42
Electronic sound system
accessory delay............. 68
tuning the radio........ 29,44,51
warranty and service information..... 56
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376 Index
Fuel filler door...........293±294
override, manual........... 294
remote release............ 293
Fuel filter, specifications......... 317
Fuel gauge................ 21
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 223
starting after a collision........ 223
Fuel tank selector switch, dual tanks.... 62
Fuse panels, instrument panel....226, 234
Fuses
charts................ 234
checking and replacing......225, 234
circuit breakers............ 235
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 293
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 295, 300
Gasohol................ 297
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 293
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge.......... 18
charging system gauge......... 18
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 21
engine oil pressure gauge........ 19
fuel gauge............... 21
odometer................ 24
speedometer.............. 23
tachometer............... 24
trip odometer.............. 24
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