Jonathan Yarden Oct 06, 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: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
Fuse box
Fuse | Ampere Rating [A] | Description |
1 | 5 | ’79: Not Used ’80-’81: Illumination Lamps, Cluster, Clock, Radio Ash Receptacle, Heater & A/C Controls, PRNDL ’82: Not Used |
2 | 10 | Warning Lights, Dual Brake, Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Seat Belt and Carburetor Throttle Emission Control Solenoid, Carburetor Circuits, Tachometer, Turbo Boost Indicators, Low Fuel Warning |
3 | — | — |
4 | 20 | ’79: Not Used ’80-’82: Horn, Cigar Lighter, Clock in Console |
5 | 20 | ’79: Horn, Cigar Lighter ’80-’82: Not Used |
6 | 20 | ’79: Not Used ’80-’81: Choke Heater |
5 | ’82: Instrument Illumination | |
7 | 15 | Courtesy Lights, Dome, Map, Glove Box, Luggage Compartment, Clock, Radio, Ignition Key Warning Buzzer, Headlight on Warning Buzzer |
8 | 20 | ’79: Hazard Warning, Stop Light Switch |
15 | ’80-’82: Exterior Lights, Instrument Illumination | |
9 | — | — |
10 | 15 | Radio |
11 | 25 | ’79: Air Conditioning Clutch, Heated Backlight Relay, Speed Control and Illuminated Entry |
20 | ’80: Air Conditioning Clutch, Liftgate Wiper Washer, Speed Control, Rear Window de-icer, Trunk Release and Light out Warning ’81-’82: Accessories, Air Conditioning Clutch, Heated Rear Window Relay Coil, Deck Lid Release, Power Window Safety Relay, Speed Control |
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12 | 6 | Circuit Breaker: Windshield Wiper/Washer System |
13 | 5 | ’79: Illumination Lamps, Cluster, Clock, Radio Ash Receptacle, Heater & A/C Controls, PRNDL |
20 | ’80-’81: Stoplamps, Hazard Warning Lamps | |
15 | ’82: Stoplamps, Hazard Warning Lamps, Speed Control | |
14 | 30 | ’79: Heater and Air Conditioning System |
15 | ’80-’82: Turn Signal and Back-up Lights | |
15 | 20 | ’79: Turn Signal and Back-up Lights |
15 | ’80-’82: Heater | |
30 | ’80-’82: Air Conditioning System | |
16 | — | — |
17 | 20 | ’79-’81: Not Used ’82: Circuit Breaker: Power Windows |
Circuit Breakers
Fuse | Circuit(s) protected | Ampere ratting [A] | Location |
1 | ’79, ’81-’82: Headlight circuit and high beam indicator light | 18 | Circuit breaker intergral with headlight switch |
’80: Headlight circuit and high beam indicator light | 22 | Circuit breaker intergral with headlight switch | |
2 | ’79: Park, Marker, License and Tail Lights; Transmission Indicator, Headlight on Relay Control | 15 | Circuit breaker integral with headlight switch |
3 | ’81-’82: Liftgate Wiper and Washer | 4,5 | On bracket above glove box |
4 | ’81-’82: Power Windows, Door Locks and Seats | 20 | Attached to starter motor relay |
WARNING: Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
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