tow LINCOLN MKT 2010 Workshop Manual
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card
included in your Owner Guide portfolio.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have been
supplied with a tire inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5.0 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide
for information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
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•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may
purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s Roadside
Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact
1–877–294–2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca.
Using roadside assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is
found in theCustomer Information Guidein the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers who require Roadside
Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673.
Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call
1-800-665-2006.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor
Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest
dealership within 35 miles (56 km). To obtain reimbursement
information, U.S. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call
1-800-241-3673. Customers will be asked to submit their original
receipts.
Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call
1–800–665–2006.
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
The hazard flasher control is located
on the instrument panel by the
radio. The hazard flashers will
operate when the ignition is in any
position or if the key is not in the
ignition.
Press in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will
flash. Press the flasher control again to turn them off. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.
Note:With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
25 10A Demand lamps/Interior lamps, 2nd
row power fold seats, Powertrain
control module (GTDI) wake-up,
3rd row seat relay
26 10A Instrument panel cluster, Heads
up display
27 20A Ignition Switch, IA
28 5A Radio mute
29 5A Instrument panel cluster
30 5A Transmission shifter
31 10A Steering angle sensor, Heads up
display
32 10A Restraint control module
33 10A Adaptive lighting module
34 5A Front body run/start feeds
35 10A Body module run/start feeds
36 5A Passive anti-theft system module
37 10A Powertrain control module
run/start, Fuel relay
38 20A Trailer tow park lamps
39 20A Audio control module
40 20A Cigarette lighter
41 15A Delayed accessory feeds
42 10A Not used (spare)
43 10A Auxiliary blower, Rear wiper, Rain
sensor
44 10A Trailer tow backup lamps
45 5A Front wiper, Front blower, Wiper
relay
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 — Not used
2 — Not used
3 30A* Trailer tow brake controller
4 40A* Wiper relay (front and rear)
5 30A* Passenger power seat
6 30A* 110V AC inverter
7 30A* Rear climate control seat module
8 30A* Front climate control seat module
9 40A* Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
pump
10 30A* Starter
11 30A* Powertrain control module (PCM)
vehicle power
12 20A* ABS valve
13 20A** Right high intensity discharge
(HID) headlamp
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
14 10A** Brake on/off (BOO) switch,
Adaptive cruise relay
15 15A** Automatic high beams, Adaptive
cruise control
16 20A** Left HID headlamp
17 10A** Alternator sensor
18 30A* 3rd row power seats
19 20A* Front console power point
20 40A* Rear defroster, Heated mirrors
21 20A* Rear console power point
22 40A* Trailer tow battery charge, Trailer
tow stop/turn lamps fuse 45 power
23 10A** PCM keep alive power, Canister
vent, Relay coil
24 10A** A/C clutch
25 20A** Rear power point
26 15A** Backup lamps
27 15A** Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver
module, Fuel pump)
28 80A* Cooling fan
29 30A* Left rear smart window, Panoramic
roof module, Power sunshade
module
30 30A* Left front smart window
31 40A* Auxiliary blower motor
32 30A* Driver seat motor
33 30A* Run/start relay
34 30A* Power liftgate
35 40A* Front A/C blower
36 25A** Rear wiper module
37 15A** Washer pump
38 10A** Trailer tow backup lamps
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
39 Diode Fuel diode
40 Diode One touch integrated start diode
41 G8VA relay Trailer tow park lamp
42 G8VA relay Trailer tow stop/turn lamp (left)
43 G8VA relay Trailer tow stop/turn lamp (right)
44 G8VA relay Backup lamps relay
45 20A** Trailer tow stop/turn lamps
46 15A** PCM vehicle power 2, Vehicle
power 3
47 20A** PCM vehicle power 1
48 15A** PCM vehicle power 4
49 10A** Heated mirrors
50 HC micro relay Blower motor
51 HC micro relay Fog lamp deactivation
52 HC micro relay Starter
53 HC micro relay Adaptive cruise control
54 — Not used
55 HC micro relay Wipers
56 HC micro relay Rear window defroster, Heated
mirrors
57 — Not used
58 — Not used
59 HC micro relay Auxiliary blower motor
60 HC micro relay Trailer tow battery charge
61 G8VA relay Refrigerator
62 G8VA relay Automatic high beams
63 HC micro relay Run/start
64 HC micro relay PCM
65 G8VA relay A/C clutch
66 G8VA relay Fuel pump
* Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses
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A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that
is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare:This spare tire begins with the letter “T” for tire
size and may have “Temporary Use Only” molded in the sidewall
2.Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel:This spare tire has
a label on the wheel that states: “THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above,do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
•Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
•Tow a trailer
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel
location can lead to impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
3.Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel,do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time
•Use commercial car washing equipment
•Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire/wheel
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The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to
impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
•All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)
•Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional
caution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and
seek service as soon as possible.
Stopping and securing the vehicle
1. Park on a level surface, set the
parking brake and activate hazard
flashers.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)
and turn engine off.
Removing the spare tire and jack
If the 3rd row seat is stowed in the floor, you will need to unstow it to
access the spare tire and jack. Refer toUnstowing the third row seatin
theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter for this procedure.
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7. Remove the jack and fully tighten
the lug nuts in the order shown.
Refer toWheel lug nut torque
specificationslater in this chapter
for the proper lug nut torque
specification.
8. Install the wheel cover (if
equipped).
Stowing the tire and jack
1. Fully collapse the jack, fold the
lug wrench socket into the handle
and place the jack and wrench into
the felt bag as shown. Place the
extension bolt or L-shaped bolt into
the external pocket of the felt bag.
Take care to position the jack as
shown to ensure that the locating
holes in the jack base can be placed
on the locating tabs of the jack
mounting bracket in the spare tire
tub.
2. Securely close the wrench compartment and the jack bag using the
Velcrostrips.
3. Place the jack kit on the angled bracket in the spare tire tub, using
the locating tabs to position the jack correctly.1
4 3
2 5
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4. Insert the straight end of the jack
retention bracket through the eyelet
of the angled bracket and swing the
retention bracket over the jack. With
the jack in place, place the looped
end of the retention bracket over
the threaded stud in the trunk floor
and secure it with the plastic wing
nut.
If you are stowing the flat tire,
remove the L-shaped bolt from from
the external pocket of the felt bag.
With the 3rd row seat in the raised
position, stand the flat tire in the
rear of the vehicle with the tire’s
valve stem facing the rear of the
vehicle. Fasten the flat tire to the
vehicle by inserting the L-shaped
bolt through one of the lug bolt
holes in the wheel and turning
clockwise into the threaded hole in the vehicle until the tire is secured.
If you are stowing the temporary spare tire,place the tire over the
jack and secure it with the large wing nut.
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