light Mercury Mountaineer 1997 s Owner's Guide

Standard fuse amperage rating
and color
Fuse Rating Color
7.5 amp Brown
10 amp Red
15 amp Blue
20 amp Yellow
30 amp Light Green
30 amp fuse link Pink
40 amp Green
60 amp fuse link Yellow
80 amp fuse link Black
100 amp fuse link Blue
Even after a fuse is replaced, it
will continue to blow if the cause
of the overload is not identified
and corrected. If a fuse continues
to blow, have the vehicle's
electrical system checked.
Passenger compartment fuse
panel
Pull panel outward to access
passenger compartment fuse panel.
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Number Fuse Amperage
RatingCircuits Protected
7 7.5 amp Illumination switches
8 10 amp Right headlamp, fog
lamp system
9 10 amp Autolamps
10 7.5 amp Rear blower, speed
control, GEM system,
brake interlock,
overhead console
11 7.5 amp Warning lamps
12 10 amp Liftgate wiper/washer,
front washer
13 15 amp Brake on/off switch
14 10 amp Anti-lock system
15 7.5 amp Air bag system,
instrument cluster
16 30 amp Wiper run relay
17 15 amp Cigar lighter
18 15 amp A/C system
19 25 amp Ignition coil, PCM
system
20 7.5 amp Radio, power antenna,
GEM system,
anti-theft
21 15 amp Turn/hazard flasher
22 10 amp Turn signals
23 10 amp Rear wiper system
24 10 amp Anti-theft relay
25 7.5 amp Instrument cluster,
GEM system
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Number Fuse Amperage
RatingCircuits Protected
26 10 amp 4R70W overdrive,
DRL system, backup
lamps, rear defroster
relay
27 10 amp Underhood lamp, map
lights, glove box lamp,
overhead lamp, visor
lamps, accessory
delay, dimmer switch
illumination
28 7.5 amp GEM system
29 10 amp Audio system
30 - Not used
31 7.5 amp Rear blower motor
relay
32 7.5 amp Heated rear window
33 15 amp DRL module, RH and
LH headlamp,
instrument cluster
34 7.5 amp Luxury audio system
35 - Not used
36 - Not used
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High Current Fuse Rating Color
20 amp Yellow
30 amp Light green
40 amp Orange
50 amp Red
60 amp Blue
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.
Maxi fuses
Fuse Amps Circuits protected
1 30 amp Rear window defrost
relay
2 30 amp PCM power relay
3 20 amp Fuel pump relay, RAP
module
4 20 amp Headlamps,
autolamps,
multi-function switch
5 30 amp 4WABS pump relay
6 30 amp 4WABS main relay
7 20 amp Trailer tow relays
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Maxi fuses
Fuse Amps Circuits protected
8 30 amp Battery saver relay,
headlamp relay
9 50 amp Blower motor relay,
blower motor
10 30 amp Power seats, power
lumbar, door
lock/unlock relays,
accessory delay relay
11 20 amp Horn relay,
Powertrain control
module (PCM)
12 - Not used
13 60 amp Hazard flasher, brake
ON/OFF switch, cigar
lighter, power
antenna, power
mirrors, autolamps,
instrument cluster,
GEM, radio, blower
motor relay
14 60 amp Ignition switch
Mini fuses
Fuse Amps Circuits protected
1 30 amp Premium sound
2 15 amp Liftgate wiper relays
3 30 amp Auxiliary power
4 10 amp Air bag diagnostic
monitor
5 - Not used
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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
Whenever possible, Ford has
designed parts that do not require
servicing. However, when servicing
is required, Ford's goal is to make
servicing your vehicle as easy as
possible. To help you:
²We highlight do-it-yourself items
in the engine compartment for
easy location.
²Often, parts (such as the
headlamp bulbs) may be
replaced without tools.
²We provide you with aService
Guidethat makes tracking
routine service of your vehicle
easy.
If your vehicle requires
professional servicing, your
dealership can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check
theWarranty Guideto find out
which parts and services are
covered. Use only recommended
fuels, lubricants, fluids, and service
parts conforming to Ford
specifications. Motorcraft parts are
designed and built to provide the
best performance in your vehicle.
Precautions for servicing your
vehicle
Be particularly careful when
inspecting or servicing your
vehicle. Here are some general
precautions for your safety:
²Do not work on a hot engine.
The engine cooling fan may
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of disulfiram for the treatment of
alcoholism. Breathing gasoline
vapors or skin contact could
possibly cause an adverse reaction.
Consult a physician immediately.
Cleaner air
Ford approves the use of gasolines
to improve air quality, including
reformulated gasolines, that
contain oxygenates such as a
maximum of 10% ethanol or 15%
MTBE. There should be no more
than 5% methanol with cosolvents.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
regular gasoline with an (R+M)/2
octane rating of 87. We do not
recommend gasolines labeled as
9regular9in high altitude areas that
are sold with octane ratings of 86
or even less.
Do not be concerned if your
vehicle sometimes knocks lightly.
However, if it knocks heavily under
most driving conditions on the
recommended octane fuel, see
your dealer or a qualified service
technician to prevent any engine
damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting,
rough idle or hesitation problems
try a different brand of fuel. If the
condition persists, see your dealer
or a qualified service technician.
The American Automobile
Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
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If you notice one or more of the
following, the emission system may
not be working properly. Have the
vehicle serviced as soon as
possible.
²Fluid leaks.
²The
andCHECK
ENGINElights
illuminate in the instrument
cluster and remain lit.
²Strange odors.
²Engine runs more than five
seconds after shut-off or engine
misfires, surges, stalls or
backfires.
²Loss of oil pressure.
When servicing your vehicle, never
use a metal exhaust collector. A
metal collector may heat or deform
plastic parts.
Important emission control
information
By law, anyone who manufactures,
repairs, services, sells, leases,
trades vehicles, or supervises a
fleet of vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission
control device or prevent it from
working.
Do not make any unauthorized
changes to the vehicle or engine.
Changes that cause more
unburned fuel to reach the exhaust
system can increase the
temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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EXTERIOR LAMPS
Replacing the exterior bulbs
It is a good idea to check the
operation of the following lights
frequently:
²Headlamps
²High-mount brakelamp
²Tail lamps
²Brakelamps
²Backup lamps
²Hazard flasher
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DescriptionNumber
of BulbsTrade Number
Radio Illumination
1
Instrument Panel
Ashtray lamp 1 161
Glove compartment lamp 1 194
Instrument cluster 1 each 194
Instrument Panel Controls
A/C controls 1 161
Rear window wiper/washer
control1
2
Headlamp controls 1 1815
Heater controls 1 161
1Replaceable at Lincoln/Mercury and Ford authorized radio service
centers.
2See your dealer for bulb replacement.
* Natural amber
Aiming headlamps
The alignment of your headlamps
should be checked if:
²Oncoming motorists frequently
signal you to turn off your
vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on.
²The headlamps do not seem to
give you enough light to see
clearly at night.
²The headlamp beams are
pointed substantially away from
a position slightly down and to
the right.
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