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: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Engine compartment fuse box
Fuse | Ampere rating [A] | Protected components |
F1 | 80 | Main power supply to vehicle electrical system. |
F2* | 60 | Engine cooling fan. |
F3* | 80 | Diesel engine,ABS,heater blower,air conditioning |
60 | ABS,traction control heater blower,air conditioning | |
F4 | 20 | Engine management,ignition,diesel engine heater. |
F5 | 30 | Heated windscreen. (left hand side) |
F6 | 30 | Heated windscreen. (right hand side) |
F7 | 15 | Battery sensor,auxiliary heater. |
F8 | β | Not used |
F9 | 20 | Engine management or cold advance. (diesel engine) |
F10* | 20 | Ignition switch,light switch. |
F11 | 3 | Engine management,engine immobilisation system. |
F12 | 20 | Horn and hazard flasher warning system. |
F13 | 20 | HEGO sensor. |
F14 | 15 | Engine management,fuel pump |
F15 | 7,5 | Dipped beam headlight. (right hand side) |
F16 | 7,5 | Dipped beam headlight. (left hand side) |
F17 | 7,5 | Main beam headlight. (right hand side) |
F18 | 7,5 | Main beam headlight. (left hand side) |
* should be changed by a ford dealer. |
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Relay | Circuits switched |
R1 | Daytime running light (LHD) |
R2 | Engine cooling fan relay. (high speed) |
R3 | Air conditioning. |
R4 | Windscreen heater timer relay. |
R5 | Engine cooling fan relay. |
R6 | Starter. |
R7 | Horn. |
R8 | Fuel pump. |
R9 | Dipped beam headlights |
R10 | Main beam headlights. |
R11 | Engine management OR diesel cold start. |
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Fuses and relay box (Behind glove box)
Fuse | Ampere rating [A] | Protected components |
F19 | 7,5 | Brown. Heated rear screen,heated mirrors |
F20 | 10 | Front and rear wiper motors. (circuit breaker) |
F21 | 40 | Electrically operated windows, and sunroof. |
F22 | 7,5 | ABS,Traction control. |
F23 | 15 | Reverse lights,indicators,heated washer jets,air conditioning,diesel fuel heater,park interlock. (auto only) |
F24 | 15 | Brake lights. |
F25 | 20 | Central locking,double locking,diagnostic plug,park interlock. (auto only) |
F26 | 30 | Fog lights. |
F27 | 15 | Cigar lighter. |
F28 | 30 | Electric seats,heated,seats,headlamp washers,panic anti-theft alarm. |
F29 | 30 | Heated rear screen. |
F30 | 7,5 | Engine management,heater blower,instrument panel. |
F31 | 7,5 | Instrument panel illumination,radio,headlight levelling system. |
F32 | 7,5 | Engine immobilisation system. |
F33 | 7,5 | Side lights,tail lights. (left hand side) |
F34 | 7,5 | Interior lighting,electric mirror adjustment,clock. |
F35 | 7,5 | Side lights,tail lights. (right hand side) |
F36 | 15 | Radio,CD player,navigation system. |
F37 | 30 | Heater blower motor, Air con. |
F38 | 7,5 | Front air bags,side air bags. |
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Relay | Circuits switched |
R12 | Interior lighting. |
R13 | Heated screens. |
R14 | Heater blower motor. |
R15 | Front wiper motor |
R16 | Ignition. |
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Auxiliary relays (outside of fuse boxes)
Relay | Circuits switched |
R17 | Diesel glow plug. Battery tray. |
R18 | One touch switch. (drivers window) Drivers door. |
R19 | Speed limiter cut-off. Fuse box bracket. |
R20 | Headlight washer system. Module bulb holder. |
R21 | Rear screen wiper intermittent operation. Module bulb holder. |
R23 | Direction indicators. Steering column. |
R24 | Anti-theft alarm. (left hand side) Door lock module bracket |
R25 | Anti-theft alarm. (Right hand side) Door lock module bracket. |
R26 | Heated seats. Fuse box bracket Below instrument panel right. |
R27 | Instrument panel illumination cut off. (Scandinavia) Fuse box bracket Below instrument panel right. |
R30 | Instrument panel illumination cut off. (Scandinavia) Fuse box bracket Below instrument panel right. |
R33 | Air con. Fuse box bracket Below instrument panel right. |
R34 | Cigar lighter (Australia,New Zealand.)` Fuse box bracket Below instrument panel right. |
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Later MK2 engine bay fuse box lay out (Manufactured Dec β99)
Fuse | Ampere rating [A] | Protected components |
F1 | β | NA |
F2 | 7,5 | Alternator |
F3 | 20 | Diesel engine heater |
F4 | β | NA |
F5 | β | NA |
F6 | 3 | Engine management system, engine immobilisation system(diesel engine) |
F7 | 20 | Horn, hazard flashe |
F8 | β | NA |
F9 | 15 | Fuel pump |
F10 | β | NA |
F11 | 20 | Engine management, ignition, daytime running lamps(Scandinavia), diesel fuel heater |
F12 | β | NA |
F13 | 20 | HEGO sensor |
F14 | β | NA |
F15 | 7,5 | Dipped beam headlight β RHS |
F16 | 7,5 | Dipped beam headlight β LHS |
F17 | 7,5 | Main beam headlight β RHS |
F18 | 7,5 | Main beam headlight β LHS |
F39* | 60 | Diesel glow plugs |
F40 | 20 | Ignition, light switch |
F41* | 20 | Engine management |
F42 | 40 | Heater blower |
F43 | β | NA |
F44 | β | NA |
F45* | 60 | Ignition |
F46* | 30 | Heated windscreen RHS |
F47* | 30 | Heated windscreen LHS |
F48 | β | NA |
F49* | 60 | Engine cooling fan |
F50 | β | NA |
F51* | 60 | ABS |
F52* | 60 | Main power supply to vehicle electrical systems |
* should be changed by a ford dealer. |
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Relay | Circuits switched |
R1 | Fuel pump |
R2 | Engine management |
R3 | Air conditioning |
R4 | Dipped beam headlights |
R5 | Main beam headlights |
R6 | Horn |
R7 | Starter |
R8 | ngine cooling fan relay β high speed |
R9 | Engine cooling fan relay |
R10 | Windscreen heater timer relay |
R11 | Daytime running lights(Scandinavia) |
WARNING:Β Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
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