Jonathan Yarden Oct 22, 2021 · 5 min. read
In this article you will find a description of fuses and relays Ford,
with photos of block diagrams and their locations.
Highlighted the cigarette lighter fuse (as the most popular thing people look for).
Get tips on blown fuses, replacing a fuse, and more.
Year of production: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Instrument panel fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal.
| № |
A |
Description |
| 1 | 20* | 4WABS or RABS module |
| 2 | 15* 10 |
(4WABS relay (coil), RABS (diode/resistor), instrument cluster, warning chime)* Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), O/D cancel, IVD module, 4W ABS |
| 3 | 15 | (Headlamp switch, radio sense, rear radio control, Remote keyless entry module)* Delayed accessory overhead console, Audio |
| 4 | 15 | Power mirrors, modified vehicle, power locks w/RKE, Headlamp switch (dome), illuminated entry, Courtesy lamp switches, Radio (KAP), Cluster (KAP), warning chime |
| 5 | 20* 30 |
(Remote keyless entry module, power door lock switches, memory lock)* Power door locks without BSM |
| 6 | 10 | Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) module, Reverse Park Aid (RPA) |
| 7 | 10 | Multi-function switch, Turn signals |
| 8 | 30* 15 |
(Noise supression capacitor, ignition coil positive feed, PCM relay diode/PCM power relay, fuel heater (diesel), glow plug relay (diesel))* Radio capacitor(s), Ignition coils, PCM (Powertrain Control Module) relay |
| 9 | 30* 5 |
(Wiper control module, wiper motor)* Wiper control module |
| 10 | 20 | Main light switch, Park lamps, License lamp (external lamps), Multi-function switch (flash-to-pass), BSM |
| 11 | 15 | Multi-function switch (hazards), Brake lamps, IVD relay |
| 12 | 15 | Back-up lamps, Auxiliary battery relay (gasoline engine only) |
| 13 | 15 | Blend door actuator, A/C mode |
| 14 | 5 | Instrument cluster (airbag and charge indicator lamps) |
| 15 | 5 | Trailer battery charge relay, Cluster, BSM |
| 16 | 30 | Power seats |
| 17 | 5 | Power mirrors |
| 18 | – | Not used |
| 19 | 10 | Air bag module |
| 20 | 10 15* |
Restraints Overdrive cancel switch |
| 21 | 30* | Power windows |
| 22 | 15 | Audio, Instrument cluster, Courtesy lamp relay, Accessory delay relay |
| 23 | 20 | (Cigar lighter, data link connector)* Power locks w/RKE or sliding door |
| 24 | 5* | Illuminated entry |
| 25 | 10 | Left headlamp (low beam) |
| 26 | 20 | Cigar lighter |
| 27 | 5 | Audio |
| 28 | 25* | Instrument panel power point |
| 29 | 10 | Diagnostics |
| 30 | 15 | Headlamps (high beam), Daytime running lamps (DRL), high beam indicator |
| 31 | 10 | Right headlamp (low beam), Daytime running lamps (DRL) |
| 32 | 20 | Power point #1 (instrument panel) |
| 33 | 10 | Starter relay |
| 34 | 10* | Digital transmission range sensor (start control) |
| 35 | – | Not used |
| 36 | 5 | Instrument illumination |
| 37 | 15 | Ignition switch |
| 38 | 10 | (Air bag module) Brake Shift Interlock |
| 39 | 10 | Trailer tow electric brake, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) |
| 40 | 30* 20 |
(Modified vehicle)* Power point (body B-pillar) |
| 41 | 30 | Modified vehicle |
| 42 | 20 | Power windows |
| 43 | – | Not used |
| 44 | 30 | Wiper/washer |
| * Depending on vehicle equipment level, year, model, and market | ||
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.
| № |
A |
Description |
| 1 | – | Generator to battery |
| 2 | – | |
| 3 | – | Not used |
| 4 | 5* 10 |
PCM keep alive memory, Canister vent (gasoline engine only) |
| 5 | 10* 20 |
(Right trailer turn signal)* Trailer tow running lamps and back-up lamp relays |
| 6 | 10* 20 |
(Left trailer turn signal)* Trailer tow turn signals |
| 7 | 10 20 |
Alternator field (diesel engine only (10 A)) PCM, VMV, HEGO, MAF, EGR, (gasoline engine only (20A)) |
| 8 | 60 | Instrument panel fuses 4, 5, 10, 11, 16, 17, 22 and 23, Circuit breaker 44 |
| 9 | 30 | PCM power relay, PDB fuse 27 |
| 10 | 60 | Auxiliary battery relay (gasoline engine only), PDB fuses 8 and 24 |
| 11 | 50 | IDM relay (diesel engine only) |
| 12 | 60 | Engine compartment fuses 3, 5 and 26, 23 (diesel) Instrument panel fuses 26 and 32, PCM start relay |
| 13 | 50 | Blower motor relay (blower motor) |
| 14 | 30* 40 |
(Trailer running lamps, trailer backup lamps)* ABS/IVD |
| 15 | 40* 30 |
(Headlamp switch)* Main light switch |
| 16 | 50 | Auxiliary A/C, remote keyless entry module |
| 17 | 30* 20 |
Fuel pump relay (gasoline), injector driver module relay (diesel) |
| 18 | 60 | Instrument panel fuses 29, 34, 35, 40 and 41 |
| 19 | 60* 40 |
4-Wheel Anti-lock Brake System (4WABS) and Flex fuel (FF) module (if equipped), or AdvanceTrac with RSC |
| 20 | 20* 30 |
Trailer tow electric brake controller |
| 21 | 50 | Modified vehicle power |
| 22 | 40 | Trailer tow battery charge relay |
| 23 | 60 | Ignition switch, Delayed accessory delay |
| 24 | 5 | Heated PCV (4.6L and 6.8L engines) |
| 25 | 20 | PCM — fuel injectors |
| 26 | 10* 15 |
(Alternator (diesel))* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) module, A/C clutch |
| 27 | 15 | Horn, daytime running lamp module |
| 28 | – | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) diode |
| 29 | – | Auxiliary battery diode |
| Relay | ||
| A | Fuel pump relay | |
| B | Horn relay | |
| C | Trailer backup lamps | |
| D | Trailer running lamps relay | |
| E | Trailer battery charge relay | |
| F | IDM relay (diesel only), IVD (gasoline only) | |
| G | PCM relay | |
| H | Blower motor relay | |
| J | Horn* Accessory delay relay |
|
| K | Fuel pump or IDM* Start relay |
|
Instrument panel relay module
The instrument panel relay module is located behind the radio in the center of the instrument panel.
| № |
Description |
| 1 | Interior lamps |
| 2 | Open |
| 3 | Roof marker lamps |
| 4 | Battery Saver |
Engine compartment relay module
The engine compartment relay module is located in one of two places depending on which type of engine your vehicle is equipped with:
- Gasoline engine: driver side of the engine compartment above the brake master cylinder.
- Diesel engine: passenger side of the engine compartment behind the power distribution box.
| № | Description |
| 1 | PCM back-up lamp |
| 2 | A/C control |
| 3 | Trailer tow right turn |
| 4 | Trailer tow left turn |
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
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