Fuse box diagram Ford Explorer 1995 – 2003 with assignment and location (2024)

The 2nd generation Ford Explorer was produced in 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003. During this time, the model was updated.In our article we will present a designation of the Ford Explorer 2G fuse box diagrams, their locations and photo examples of execution. Note the fuse responsible for the cigarette lighter.

The purpose of fuses and relays may differ from those presented and depend on the type of engine and year of manufacture of your car.

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Contents

Passenger compartment

Fuse box

The main fuse box in cabin is located on the left-hand side of the instrument panel facing the driver’s side door. Pull the panel cover outward to access the fuses.

Diagram

Assignment

1	7,5А 1994-2000:Power Mirror Switch, Power Antenna, Memory Seat (1997-2000)
1	5A 2001-2003:Mirrors, Autolamp
2	7,5A 1994-1996:High-Mount Brakelamp
	1997-2000:Blower Motor Relay, Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor
	2001-2003:Cluster, Autolamp. Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Keyless entry, 4×4
3	7,5A 1997-2001:Left Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector
	2002-2003:Trailer Tow Right-hand Stop/Turn Lamps
	15A 1994-1996:Parking lamp, Instrument Cluster Gauges
4	10A 1994-2000:Left Headlamp
	15A 2001:Subwoofer
	7,5A 2002-2003:Starter
5	10A 1994-2000:Data Link Connector (DLC)
5	15A 2001-2003:Park lamps, Autolamps, I/P dimming, Trailer tow
6	7,5A 1994-1996:Air Bag System, Blower Relay, EATC
	1997-2000:Rear Blower Motor (Without EATC)
	2001; Without Rear Blower:Airbag Diagnostic Monitor
	2002-2003:Air bags, Cluster
	15A 2001; With Rear Blower:Blower Motor Relay, Airbag Diagnostic Monitor
7	7,5A 1994-1996:Illumination Switches
	1997-2001:Right Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector
	2002-2003:Trailer Tow Left-hand Stop/Turn Lamps
8	10A 1994-2001:Right Headlamp, Foglamp Relay, DRL (1996), Lamp Out Warning (1996)
8	7,5A 2002-2003:Cluster, Audio, GEM
9	7,5A 1997-2001:Brake Pedal Position Switch
	2002-2003:Speed control, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), 4×4, Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Park interlock, Keyless entry
	10A 1994-1996:EATC system, Seat Memory, Message Center, Cellular Phone, Autolamps
10	7,5A 1994-1996:EATC System, Rear Blower, Speed Control, GEM System, Brake Interlock, Overhead Console, Automatic Ride Control, Lamp Out Warning
	1997-2001:Speed Control/Amplifier Assembly, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Shift Lock Actuator, Blend Door Actuator, A/C – Heater Assembly, Flasher, Overhead Console (1998-2000), Load Leveling Module (1998-2000), Brake Pressure Switch (1997)
	15A 2002-2003:Ignition, IPATS
11	7,5A 1994-1996:Warning lamps, Autolamp
	1997-2001:Instrument Cluster, 4X4 Module (2001)
	15A 2002-2003:Subwoofer
12	7,5A 1994-2000:Washer Pump Relay, Rear Washer Pump Relay
	10A 2001:Washer Pump Relay, Rear Washer Pump Relay
	15A 2002-2003:Air bags, Climate control, Rear climate control
13	20A 1997-2000:Brake Pedal Position Switch, Brake Pressure Switch
	15A 1994-1996:PCM System, Stoplamps, AWD, Anti- Lock Brake, Speed Control, Trailer Tow
	2001:Brake Pedal Position Switch, Brake Pressure Switch
	2002-2003:Stop lamps, Speed control, Auxiliary Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
14	10A 1994-2001:4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Module, 4WABS Main Relay
14	2003:Air bags
15	7,5A 1994-2001:Instrument Cluster
15	2002-2003:4×4 module
16	30A 1994-2001:Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper Hi-Lo Relay, Wiper Run/Park Relay
16	7,5A 2002-2003:Turn signals, Park interlock, Overhead console, Climate control, 4×4, Speed control
17	25A 1994- 2000:Cigar Lighter
17	20A 2001- 2003:Cigar Lighter, Data Link Connector
18	25A 1997-2000:Drivers Unlock Relay, All Unlock Relay, All Lock Relay
	15A 1994-1996:A/C System
	20A 2001-2003:Power locks, Keyless entry
19	25A 1994-1996:Ignition Coil, PCM System
	1997-2001:PCM Power Diode
	15A 2002-2003:Trailer Tow Park Lamps
20	7,5A 1994-1996:Radio, Power Antenna, GEM System, Anti-Theft, cCellular Phone
	1997-2000:RAP Module, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio
	2001:Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio, Moonroof Relay, Power Window Relay
	15A 2002-2003:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), Reverse lamps, PCM
21	15A 1994-2002:Flasher (Hazard)
21	20A 2003:Heated seats
22	20A 1997-2001:Auxiliary Power Socket
	2002-2003:I/P power point
	10A 1994-1996:Turn signals
23	10A 1994-1996:Rear wiper system
23	2002-2003:Front/Rear washers
24	7,5A 1997-2001:Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch, Starter Interrupt Relay, Anti-Theft
	10A 1994-1996:Starter Relay
	30A 2002-2003:Front wiper
25	7,5A 1994-1996:Speedometer, GEM System
25	1997-2003:Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Instrument Cluster, Securi-Lock
26	10A 1994-1996:4R44E/4R55E/4R7OW/5R55E Overdrive, DRL System, Backup Lamps, AWD, Rear Defroster
26	1997-2003:Battery Saver Relay, Electronic Shift Relay (1997-2000), Interior Lamp Relay, Electronic Shift Control Module (1997-2000)
27	15A 1997-2001:DRL, Backup Lamps Switch, DTR Sensor, Electric Shift
	10A 1994-1996:Under Hood Lamp, Map Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Dome Lamp, Visor Lamps, Accessory Delay, Dimmer Switch Illumination, 4×4 System
	7,5A 2002-2003:Audio, Windows, GEM, Moonroof, Rear window
28	7,5A 1994-2001:Generic Electronic Module (GEM) (1994-2000), Radio (1997-2001), Memory Seat (1994-2000)
28	15A 2002-2003:Rear wiper (on glass)
29	10A 1994-1999:Radio
	20A 2001:Radio
	2002-2003:Audio, Rear audio
	25A 2000:Radio
30	15A 1997-2000:Park Lamp/Trailer Tow Relay
30	25A 2001-2003:Power Seats
31	7,5A 1994-1996:Rear blower system
	5A 2001:Rear Blower Motor
	2002:Rear climate control
	2003:Instrument panel dimming (XLS)/Rear audio control (XLT)
32	10A 1997-2000:Heated Mirror
	7,5A 1994-1996:Heated Mirror, Rear Defroster
	5A 2001-2002:Heated Rear Window Switch
33	15A 1994-1996:High Beam Lamps
	1997-2001:Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module, Instrument Cluster
	2002-2003:Highbeam headlamps
34	7,5A 1994-1996:Lux Audio System
	1997-2000:Rear Integrated Control Panel, CD
	5A 2001:Rear Integrated Control Panel
	2002-2003:Rear audio
35	7,5A 1997-2000:Real-Blower Motor (w/EATC)
	15A 2001:4X4 Module
	5A 2002-2003:ABS module
36	7,5A 1997-2000:ATC Memory, CD, Rear Integrated Control Panel, Memory Seat, Message Center
36	15A 2001:Trailer Tow Relay

Fuse number 17 is responsible for the operation of the cigarette lighter.

Relay box

An additional relay box can be installed inside the car.

Layout

Engine compartment

Fuse box

Under the hood, the main fuse and relay box is on the rear left.

Type 1

(1995 – 1996)

Diagram

Designation

1	30A Rear window defrost
2	30A PCM power relay
3	20A Fuel system, anti-theft system
4	20A Headlamps
5	30A ABS system
6	30A ABS system
7	20A Trailer park LP and trailer stop LP
8	30A Battery saver relay and headlamp relay
9	50A Blower motor
10	30A Power locks, power windows and power
11	20A PCM memory and
12	50A Air ride control relay
13	60A Instrument panel fuse
14	60A Ignition
Mini fuses
1	30A JBL system
2	15A Rear wiper system
3	30A Power point
4	20A 4WD system
5	15A Air suspension system
6	15A Alternator system
7	10A Air bag system
8	15A DRL/ Fog lamps/ Off-road lamps
9	Not used
10	Not used
11	20A HEGO system
Relay
1	Wiper run relay
2	Horn relay
3	Wiper HI/LO relay
4	WOT A/C relay
5	PCM power relay
6	Fuel pump relay
Diode
1	ABS diode
2	PCM diode

Type 2

(1997 – 2000)

Photo example

Diagram

Allocation

Maxi Fuses (Yellow)
1	60A I/P Fuse Panel
2	40A Blower Motor Relay
3	50A Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Module
4	30A Power Windows, Power Moon Roof, Power Seat
5	50A Ignition Switch, Starter Relay
6	20A Transfer Case Relay
7	Not Used
8	20A Automatic Ride Control ARC Switch Off/On Switch
9	40A Automatic Ride Control Relay
10	30A PCM Power Relay
Mini Fuses (Red)
1	10A A/С Relay
2	30A 1998-2000:Heated Seats
3	30A Heated Backlight
4	15A Fog Lamps and Daytime Running Lamps
5	10A 1997:Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor
6	10A Powertrain Control Module
7	30A 4 Wheel Anti-Lock System (4WABS) Module
8	15A Real- Wiper Motor
9	20A Fuel Pump Relay and RAP Module
10	15A Horn Relay
11	15A Parklamps Relay and Mainlight Switch
12	30A Mainlight Switch and Multifunction Switch
13	15A Heated Oxygen Sensor, EGR Vacuum Regulator, EVR Solenoid, Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor, Canister Vent Solenoid
14	30A Generator/ Voltage Regulator
15	Not Used
Relay
1	Wiper Park Relay
2	A/С Relay
3	Wiper High/Low Relay
4	PCM Power Relay
5	Fuel Pump Relay
6	Starter Relay
7	Horn Relay
8	Rear Wipe Down Relay
9	Blower Motor Relay
10	Rear Wipe Up Relay
Diode
1	DRL Diode
1	Not Used
2	Electronic Engine Controls Diode

Type 3

(2000 – 2003)

Diagram

Decoding

1	50A Fuse Panel
2	Not Used
3	20A Moonroof
4	Not Used
5	Not Used
6	50A ABS Pump Motor
7	30A Powertrain Control
8	Not Used
9	Not Used
10	Not Used
11	50A Ignition Switch
12	Not Used
13	20A 4X4 Motor
14	Not Used
15	Not Used
16	40A Blower Motor
17	30A Rear Defroster
18	Not Used
19	Not Used
20	Not Used
21	10A PCM Memory
22	15A Horn
23	20A Fuel Pump Motor
24	25A Headlamps
25	10A A/C Clutch Solenoid
26	Not Used
27	Not Used
28	30A 4WABS Module
29	15A Foglamps
30	Not Used
31	15A Daytime Running Lamps
32	Not, Used
33	Not Used
34	Not Used
35	Not Used
36	Not Used
37	Not Used
38	10A Left Low Beam
39	Not Used
40	Not Used
41	15A Heated Oxygen Sensors
42	10A Right Low Beam
43	Not Used
44	Not Used
47A	20A Circuit Breaker: Windows
Relay
45A	Wiper Hi/Low Relay
45B	Wiper Run/Park Relay
46A	Not Used
46B	Rear Wiper Up Relay
47B	Not Used
48	Window Safety Relay
49	Starter Relay
50A	Not Used
50B	Fuel Pump Relay
54	PCM Relay
55	Blower Relay
56A	A/C Clutch Solenoid
56B	Horn Relay
Diode
51	Not Used
52	Not Used
53	PCM Diode

Relay box

Some relays are installed separately in the fuse box.

Layout

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Fuse box diagram Ford Explorer 1995 – 2003 with assignment and location (2024)

FAQs

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Where is the secondary engine compartment fuse box? ›

The secondary under-hood fuse box is next to the battery. To open it, push the tabs as shown. If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, check for a blown fuse first. Determine from the chart on pages and , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.

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That's the fuse block under the hood adjacent to the battery. Power to all window motors begins at fuse F1. 6 -- 60 amp.

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Engine fuse boxes are typically situated near the battery. In this vehicle, the battery is on the driver's side, and there is a fuse box right above it with a black plastic cover to protect the fuses. On the passenger side, there is also a battery, and the fuse box is located nearby.

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If only one window stops working, the problem could be a bad relay, fuse issue, bad motor, or the power window switch has failed. The most common reason for one window to stop working is the switch, so this should be looked at by a professional mechanic to have your power window switch replaced.

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Most vehicles have two fuse boxes, with one under the hood and the other in the cabin. You can usually find the other fuse box in the dashboard on the driver's side, but some manufacturers also place it below the glove box. If the interior fuse box isn't there, you can try checking the luggage compartment.

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Among other things, the engine compartment fuses protect functions related to the engine and the brake system. Special pliers are housed on the inside of the cover to facilitate replacement of tripped fuses.

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In many homes, especially older ones, the fuse box is often located in the basem*nt, under the stairs or a utility room. It might be mounted on a wall or placed on a freestanding panel.

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