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Use the fuse puller tool to remove the fuse.
[ER03400(ALL)01/96]4.
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 with a fuse of
the correct amperage rating.
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7-1/2 pica art:0040210-B
Fuse puller tool and fuse
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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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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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The following chart indicates the colors and amperage ratings of
standard fuses.
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fourteen pica
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Engine Compartment Main Fuse Panel
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17-1/2 pica
art:0050039-C
Engine compartment main fuse panel located on driver's side of engine
compartment
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10-1/2 pica
art:0050114-D
Engine compartment main fuse and relay panel
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thirty-two pica
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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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Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box
before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs.
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A blown maxi-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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Relays
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Relays are devices which receive signals from components or
systems. After receiving signals, relays transfer these signals to
activate or deactivate other components or systems. One relay
box is located with the maxi-fuses near the battery and one is
located with the fuse panel under the instrument panel.
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17-1/2 pica art:0050215-E
The relay box cover located under the instrument panel
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Changing a Flat Tire
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If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do not apply the
brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off the ignition, set
the parking brake, and turn on the hazard flashers.
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Using the Spare Tire
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Your vehicle has a temporary spare tire (unless you ordered the
optional full-size spare tire). This spare tire is smaller than a
regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Use it only
when you get a flat tire and replace it as soon as you can. This
spare tire is marked with the words TEMPORARY USE ONLY
so that you can easily identify it.
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RWARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do
not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring
yourself or others.
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When you drive with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT:
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exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances
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n
load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the tire decal
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n
tow a trailer
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n
use tire chains
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n
try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its
wheel
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n
use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
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n
drive through an automatic car wash. Because the temporary
spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces the
ground clearance. Your vehicle may get caught in the rails
and it could be damaged.
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Finding the spare tire
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The spare tire is stored underneath your vehicle, directly below
the cargo area.
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Removing the spare tire
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[ER06900(ALL)01/96]1.
Open the liftgate and find the plastic hex nut cover in the
carpeting of the cargo area. Lift the cover to expose the hex
nut.
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17-1/2 pica
art:0050024-B
The spare tire cover
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Find the lug wrench in the tool kit located behind the jack in
the right cargo area side panel.
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[ER07200(ALL)01/96]3.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the lug wrench over the hex nut
in the floor of the cargo area. Turn counterclockwise until
the cable extends far enough to lower the spare tire to the
ground.
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10-1/2 pica
art:0040172-B
The spare tire in the lowered position
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Continue to turn the hex nut counterclockwise until the
spare tire retainer can be seen for removal.
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Remove the retainer from the center of the wheel. It may be
necessary to lift one end of the tire to disengage the retainer.
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16" wheels only: Lift one end of the tire and separate wheel
retainer from the cable.
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10-1/2 pica
art:0040173-B
Removing the spare tire retainer
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Changing the Tire
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You should only raise your vehicle with a jack properly placed
at the front or rear jacking points.
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Make sure that your vehicle will not move or roll and that
the tires and jack are on a level, solid surface. Put the
gearshift lever in P (Park). Set the parking brake and block
the wheel Ð in both directions Ð that is diagonally opposite
the tire that you are changing.
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RWARNING
When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the
transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving
or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park).
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RWARNING
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a
tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both
directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other
side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
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RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else
could be seriously injured.
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RWARNING
On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the
Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or
towing your vehicle.
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