FORD F250 2005 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2005, Model line: F250, Model: FORD F250 2005Pages: 312, PDF Size: 2.86 MB
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
304 — Not used
305 Full ISO relay Upfitter control
306 Full ISO relay Delayed accessory
307 Full ISO relay Starter
601 30A circuit
breakerDelayed accessory, Power
windows, Moonroof
602 — Not used
* Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse
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.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to
the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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The high-current fuses and relays are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 30A* Wipers
2 40A* Blower
3 30A* Electronic Shift on the Fly
(ESOF)
4 — Not used
5 50A* Injector Driver Module (IDM)
(Diesel engine only)
6 — Not used
7 30A* Horizontal Fuel Conditioner
Module (HFCM) (Diesel engine
only)
8 — Not used
9 20A** Trailer tow turn signals
10 10A** Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
keep alive power, Canister vent
solenoid (gasoline engine only)
11 10A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
12 2A** Brake pressure switch
13 15A** Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
14 — Not used
15 15A** IDM logic (Diesel engine only)
16 — Not used
17 10A** A/C clutch
18 10A** IDM relay (Diesel engine only)
19 — Not used
20 10A** Trailer tow back-up lamps
21 — Not used
22 60A*** ABS (Coils)
23 60A*** ABS (Pump)
201
1 2ISO relay Trailer tow right turn signal/stop
lamp
202
1 2ISO relay Trailer tow left turn signal/stop
lamp
203
1 2ISO relay A/C clutch
204 — Not used
205
1 2ISO relay DRL #1
206
1 2ISO relay DRL #2
301 Full ISO relay DRL #3
302 Full ISO relay HFCM
303 Full ISO relay Blower
304 High-current
relayIDM (Diesel engine only)
* Cartdrige Fuse ** Mini Fuses *** Maxi fuse
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JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; doing so may
damage the catalytic converter.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
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Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the assisting battery.
+–+–
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3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
+–+–
+–+–
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3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from thegroundmetal surface.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the
booster vehicle’s battery.
+–+–
+–+–
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
+–+–
+–+–
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WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels
on the ground and the rear wheels off the ground using a wheel lift
On 4x4 vehicles, it is recommended that your vehicle be towed using
flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. However, a wheel
lift may be used to lift the rear of the vehicle so long as, depending on
vehicle configurations, the following preparations are met:
•On Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) vehicles, the 4WD control is
turned to the 2WD position prior to towing.
•On manual-shift transfer case vehicles, the transfer case shift lever is
in the N (Neutral) position and the front wheel hub locks are in the
UNLOCKED position prior to towing.
Note:On Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) vehicles, an outer rear wheel must be
removed prior to using a wheel lift wrecker.
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If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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