Mercury Marauder 2003 Owner's Manuals
Manufacturer: MERCURY, Model Year: 2003, Model line: Marauder, Model: Mercury Marauder 2003Pages: 232, PDF Size: 2.29 MB
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²Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles)
If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) must
be exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends the
driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See your
local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.
Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause
transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal
transmission components.
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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:
²24±hours, seven days a week
²for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 60,000
km (36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln
vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
²changing a flat tire
²jump-starts
²lock-out assistance
²limited fuel delivery
²towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or your selling dealer if within 56.3 km (35 miles) of the
nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement).
Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in the
mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing or repossession).
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
²coverage period
²exact fuel amounts
²towing of your disabled vehicle
²emergency travel expense reimbursement
²travel planning benefits
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 Ford vehicles and is
mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, the card is
found in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,
call 1±800±241±3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1±800±521±4140.
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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. To obtain reimbursement
information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call
1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1±800±521±4140.
Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call
1±800±665±2006.
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY
In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance
coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
Similarly 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.
HAZARD FLASHER
Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the
ignition is off.
²The hazard lights control is
located on top of the steering
column.
²Depress hazard lights control to
activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously.
²Depress control again to turn the
flashers off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
FUEL
RESET
The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated.
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The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located on the left side of the trunk
behind the left rear tail light and the
trunk liner.
Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch.
1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in on the reset button.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and
return the key to the OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.
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.
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Note: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
COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey Ð Ð Ð
3A Violet Violet Ð Ð Ð
4A Pink Pink Ð Ð Ð
5A Tan Tan Ð Ð Ð
7.5A Brown Brown Ð Ð Ð
10A Red Red Ð Ð Ð
15A Blue Blue Ð Ð Ð
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural Ð Ð Ð
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A Ð Ð Orange Green Green
50A Ð Ð Red Red Red
60A Ð Ð Blue Ð Yellow
70A Ð Ð Tan Ð Brown
80A Ð Ð Natural Ð Black
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by
the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover 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
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 15A Audio, CD changer
2 5A Audio
3 7.5A Mirrors
4 10A Air bags
5 Ð Not used
6 15A Instrument cluster warning lamps module,
Overdrive control switch, Lighting Control
Module (LCM), Police vehicle option
7 10A Driver's Door Module (DDM), Audio
(Start)
8 25A Powertrain Control Module (PCM) power
relay, Coil-on plugs, Radio noise capacitor,
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
9 5A Transmission range sensor
10 10A Rear window defrost, Heated mirrors
27 25
26 2423 21
2219
20
18 16
17 1514 12
131030
32
31
28
29
11
97
8653
41
2
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
11 5A Traction control indicator relay (ABS
w/traction control only)
12 15A Multi-function switch for turn/hazard
lamps
13 5A Audio (Run/Accy)
14 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Instrument
Cluster
15 15A Speed control, Police vehicle option, LCM,
Clock, EATC blower motor relay, Door lock
switch illumination
16 15A Reversing lamps, Shift lock, DRL module,
VAP Steering, Electronic day/night mirror,
Overhead console, Air suspension, Climate
control, Speed chime module (GCC only)
17 7.5A Wiper motor
18 15A Fog lamps (Marauder only)
19 15A Brake lamps
20 Ð Not used
21 15A LCM for park lamps and interior
illumination, Autolamp/Sunload sensor
22 20A Speed control servo, Multi-function switch
for hazard lamps, Brake on/off switch
23 15A EATC module, Instrument cluster, Clock,
LCM, Interior lamps, Door lock switches
24 10A Left-hand low beam
25 15A Cigar lighter
26 10A Right-hand low beam
27 25A LCM for cornering lamps and high beam
headlamps, Police vehicle option
28 20A* Power windows, DDM
29 Ð Not used
30 Ð Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
31 Ð Not used
32 Ð Not used
* Circuit breaker
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
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
503
502
501
24
23401
20
19 22
21RELAY
302 RELAY
304 RELAY
303
RELAY
301 207
201 202 203204
209
206
208
205602
601118 114
110 106
102
117 113
109 105
101
116 112
108 104
115 111
107 103
18 16
14 1210 8
64
2
17 15
13 1197
53
1
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
1 25A* Audio
2 20A* Power point
3 25A* Heated seats
4 15A* Horns
5 20A* Fuel pump
6 ± Not used
7 25A* Moonroof
8 20A* Driver's Door Module (DDM)
9 ± Not used
10 Ð Not used
11 20A* Daytime running lamps
12 Ð Not used
13 Ð Not used
14 Ð Not used
15 Ð Not used
16 Ð Not used
17 Ð Not used
18 Ð Not used
19 15A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Fuel
injectors
20 15A* PCM, HEGOs
21 Ð Not used
22 Ð Not used
23 Ð Not used
24 Ð Not used
101 30A** Ignition switch
102 50A** Cooling fan (engine)
103 40A** Blower motor
104 40A** Heated backlight relay
105 30A** PCM power relay
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
106 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
107 Ð Not used
108 Ð Not used
109 ± Not used
110 ± Not used
111 ± Not used
112 50A** Ignition switch
113 50A** Feeds IP fuses 3, 5, 21, 23, 25, 27
114 30A** VAP Steering, Air suspension compressor,
Instrument cluster
115 50A** Ignition switch
116 30A** Wipers
117 ± Not used
118 20A** ABS
201 1/2 ISO Horn relay
202 1/2 ISO PCM relay
203 1/2 ISO Fuel pump relay
204 1/2 ISO A/C clutch relay
205 1/2 ISO Traction control switch relay
206 Ð Not used
207 1/2 ISO Fog lamp relay (Marauder only)
208 1/2 ISO Moonroof relay
209 Ð Not used
301 Full ISO Blower motor relay
302 Full ISO Starter solenoid relay
303 Full ISO Air suspension relay
304 Full ISO Heated backlight relay
401 Ð Not used
501 Diode PCM diode
502 Ð Not used
503 Ð Not used
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