Jonathan Yarden Jan 25, 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.
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal.
| Fuse/relay location | Ampere rating [A] | Description |
| 1 | â | Not used |
| 2 | 10 | Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), O/D cancel, IVD module, 4W ABS |
| 3 | 15 | Delayed accessory overhead console, Audio |
| 4 | 15 | Courtesy lamps |
| 5 | 30 | Power locks without RKE or sliding door |
| 6 | 10 | Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Â module |
| 7 | 10 | Multi-function switch, Turn signals |
| 8 | 30 | Radio capacitor(s), Ignition coils, PCM (Powertrain Control Module) relay |
| 9 | 30 | 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 lamp switch, 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 |
| 15 | 5 | Trailer battery charge relay, Cluster, BSM |
| 16 | 30 | Power seats |
| 17 | 5 | Power mirrors |
| 18 | â | Not used |
| 19 | â | Not used |
| 20 | 10 | Restraints |
| 21 | â | Not used |
| 22 | 15 | Audio, Instrument cluster, Courtesy lamp relay, Accessory delay relay |
| 23 | 20 | Power locks w/RKE or sliding door |
| 24 | â | Not used |
| 25 | 10 | Left headlamp (low beam) |
| 26 | 20 | Cigar lighter |
| 27 | 5 | Audio |
| 28 | â | Not used |
| 29 | 20 | Diagnostics |
| 30 | 15 | Headlamps (high beam indicator), DRL |
| 31 | 10 | Right headlamp (low beam) |
| 32 | 20 | Power point #1 (instrument panel) |
| 33 | 10 | Start relay |
| 34 | 20 | Not used |
| 35 | 30 | Not used |
| 36 | 5 | Instrument illumination |
| 37 | â | Not used |
| 38 | 10 | Brake Shift Interlock |
| 39 | 10 | Trailer tow electric brake, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) |
| 40 | 20 | Power point (body B-pillar) |
| 41 | 30 | Modified vehicle |
| 42 | 20A circuit breaker |
Power windows |
| 43 | â | Not used |
| 44 | 20A circuit breaker |
Wiper/washer |
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicleâs main electrical systems from overloads.
| Fuse/relay location | Ampere rating [A] | Description |
| 1 | â | Powertrain Control Module (PCM)Â diode |
| 2 | â | Auxiliary battery diode |
| 3 | 10* | Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Â module, A/C clutch |
| 4 | 5* | Heated PCV (4.6L and 6.8L gasoline engines) |
| 5 | 15* | Horn relay |
| 6 | 20 | PCM âfuel injectors |
| 7 | 60** | Ignition switch, Fuse panel, Accessory delay |
| 8 | 40** | Trailer battery charge relay |
| 9 | 50** | Modified vehicle power |
| 10 | 30** | Trailer tow electric brake controller |
| 11 | 60** | 4-Wheel Anti-lock Brake System (4WABS) |
| 40** | AdvanceTrac with RSC | |
| 12 | 60** | I/P fuses 29, 34, 35, 38, 40 and 41 |
| 13 | 20** | Fuel pump relay |
| 14 | 50** | Auxiliary blower relay |
| 15 | 30** | Main light switch |
| 16 | 20* | ABS/IVD |
| 17 | 50** | Blower motor relay (blower motor) |
| 18 | 60** | Engine compartment fuses 3, 5 and 26, 23 (diesel) Instrument panel fuses 26 and 32, PCM start relay |
| 19 | 50** | IDM relay (Diesel engine only) |
| 20 | 60** | Auxiliary battery relay (gasoline engine only), PDB fuses 8 and 24 |
| 21 | 30** | PCM power relay, PDB fuse 27 |
| 22 | 60** | I/P fuses 4, 5, 10, 11, 16, 17, 22Â and 23, Circuit breaker 44 |
| 23 | 10* | Alternator field (diesel engine only) |
| 20* | CMS, HEGOS, MAF, EGR, A/C clutch relay (gasoline engine only) | |
| 24 | 20* | Trailer tow running lamps and back-up lamp relays |
| 25 | â | Not used |
| 26 | 20* | Trailer tow turn signals |
| 27 | 10* | PCM keep alive, Canister vent (gasoline engine only) |
| 28 | â | Not used |
| A | â | Fuel pump relay |
| B | â | Horn relay |
| C | â | Trailer back-up lamps relay |
| D | â | Trailer running lamps relay |
| E | â | Trailer battery charge relay |
| F | â | IDM relay (diesel only), IVDÂ (gasoline only) |
| G | â | PCM Relay |
| H | â | Blower Motor Relay |
| J | â | Accessory delay relay |
| K | â | Start relay (Diesel only) |
| * Mini fuses
** Maxi fuses |
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Relay modules
Instrument panel relay module
The instrument panel relay module is located behind the radio in the center of the instrument panel.
| Relay location | Description |
| 1 | Interior lamps |
| 2 | Open |
| 3 | Open |
| 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.
| Relay location | Description |
| 1 | PCM back-up lamp |
| 2 | A/C control |
| 3 | Trailer tow right turn |
| 4 | Trailer tow left turn |
WARNING:Â Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
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