Ford Taurus 2010 Owners Manual
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Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay LocationFuse Amp RatingProtected Circuits 1 30A Left front power window, Smart window motor 2 15A Brake on/off switch 3 15A Driver power seat 4 30A Right front power window, Smart window motor 5 10A Transmission shifter solenoid, Keyless keypad 6 20A Turn signals, Hazard flashers 7 10A Low beam headlamps (left) Roadside Emergencies 281 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Fuse/Relay LocationFuse Amp RatingProtected Circuits 8 10A Low beam headlamps (right) 9 15A Interior lights, Cargo lamps 10 15A Switch illumination, Puddle lamps 11 10A All wheel drive (AWD) module 12 7.5A Passive entry/passive start (PEPS) module 13 5A Memory seats, Mirrors, Keypad, PEPS receiver, Driver’s door module 14 10A Navigation display, Memory seat, SYNC, Center information display, GPS, Driver seat 15 10A Climate control 16 15A Electronic finish panel, Ambient lighting 17 20A Trunk release, Moon roof, Smart windows, Lock/unlock 18 20A Rear heated seats 19 25A Audio amplifier 20 15A Diagnostic connector (OBDII), Adjustable pedal motor 21 15A Daytime running lamps (DRL) control 22 15A Park lamps, License plate lamps, Auxiliary lamps 23 15A High beam headlamps 24 20A Horn 25 10A Demand lighting (battery saver) 26 10A Instrument panel cluster, Heads up display 27 20A Ignition switch, PEPS, Front wipers, One-touch integrated start (OTIS) 28 5A Start relay/Audio mute Roadside Emergencies 282 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Fuse/Relay LocationFuse Amp RatingProtected Circuits 29 5A Instrument panel cluster, Heads up display 30 5A Not used (spare) 31 10A Not used (spare) 32 10A Airbag module 33 10A Not used (spare) 34 5A Anti-lock brake system (ABS), Electronic power steering 35 10A Rear heated seats, AWD, Rear park assist, Steering angle sensor, Blind spot information system, Multi-contour seats 36 5A Passive anti-theft system (PATS) 37 10A Not used (spare) 38 20A Subwoofer, Speaker amplifier 39 20A Radio/navigation 40 20A Not used (spare) 41 15A Delayed accessory feeds 42 10A Not used (spare) 43 10A Rear window defroster, Front wipers, Automatic high beam controller, Rainsensor 44 10A Not used (spare) 45 5A Front wiper relay, Blower motor relay 46 7.5A Occupant classification sensor (OCS), Passenger airbag deactivation indicator (PADI) 47 30A Circuit BreakerFront passenger power window, Rear power windows 48 — Delayed accessory relay Roadside Emergencies 283 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
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. WARNING:Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: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. The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay LocationFuse Amp RatingPower Circuits 1 80A** Passenger compartment fuse panel power 2 80A** Passenger compartment fuse panel power Roadside Emergencies 284 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Fuse/Relay LocationFuse Amp RatingPower Circuits 3 — Not used 4 30A** Front wiper 5 30A** Passenger seat 6 20A** Cigar lighter 7 — Not used 8 30A** Moon roof 9 40A** Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump 10 30A** Starter relay 11 30A** Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay 12 20A** ABS valve 13 15A* Adaptive cruise control 14 — Not used 15 — Not used 16 20A* Left headlamp 17 10A* Alternator 18 — Not used 19 20A** Instrument panel power point 20 40A** Rear window defroster 21 20A** Console power point 22 30A** Front heated or heated/cooled seats 23 7.5A* Powertrain control module (PCM) (keep alive power), Canister vent 24 10A* A/C clutch 25 20A* Right headlamp 26 10A* Backup relay 27 25A* Fuel pump 28 80A** Engine cooling fan 29 — Not used 30 — Not used Roadside Emergencies 285 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Fuse/Relay LocationFuse Amp RatingPower Circuits 31 — Not used 32 30A** Driver seat 33 30A** Passive entry/passive start (PEPS) 34 — Not used 35 40A** Front heater blower 36 20A* Passenger compartment fuse panel run/start 37 10A* PCM relay 38 5A* Delayed accessory 39 Diode Fuel diode (iVCT only) 40 Diode One-touch integrated start (OTIS) diode 41 G8VA relay A/C clutch 42 G8VA relay Fuel pump 43 G8VA relay Backup lamps 44 — Not used 45 — Not used 46 15A* Vehicle power 2 (PCM), Vehicle power 3 (PCM) 47 20A* Vehicle power 1 (PCM) 48 20A* Vehicle power 4 (ignition coils) 49 15A* Heated mirrors 50 Half ISO relay Blower motor relay 51 Half ISO relay High-mount brake lamp w/ ACCM relay 52 Half ISO relay Starter relay 53 Half ISO relay PCM power relay 54 — Not used 55 Half ISO relay Front wiper relay 56 Half ISO relay Rear window defroster relay 57 — Not used Roadside Emergencies 286 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Fuse/Relay LocationFuse Amp RatingPower Circuits 58 — Not used 59 Half ISO relay Left halogen headlamp relay 60 Half ISO relay Right halogen headlamp relay 61 — Not used 62 — Not used 63 Half ISO relay Daytime running lamps (DRL) 1 relay 64 Half ISO relay DRL 2 high beam control relay 65 G8VA relay Run/start relay (PEPS) 66 — Not used *Mini fuse **Cartridge fuse CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving: •do not brake heavily. •gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed. •hold the steering wheel firmly. •slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle. Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensor, refer toChanging tires with TPMSin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible. WARNING:The use of tire sealants may damage your Tire Pressure Monitoring System and should not be used. WARNING:Refer toTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for important information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer function. Roadside Emergencies 287 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information WARNING:Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired. 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 Roadside Emergencies 288 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
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 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. Roadside Emergencies 289 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
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 1. Lift the trunk cargo cover, and remove the wing nut that secures the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise. 2. Lift and remove the spare tire from the trunk. 3. Remove the second wing nut that secures the jack retention bracket by turning it counterclockwise, remove the jack kit from the vehicle. 4. Remove the jack and the wrench from the felt bag. Fold down the wrench socket to use to loosen the lug nuts and to operate the jack. Tire change procedure WARNING:When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park). Roadside Emergencies 290 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)