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.
Is it the wrong generation or the diagrams are not suitable? See other Ford Explorer:
[Ford Explorer 3G (2002-2005) ]
[ Ford Explorer 4G (2006-2010) ]
[ Ford Explorer 5G (2010-2020) ]
[ Ford Explorer 6G (2020-2025) ]
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) |
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) |
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) |
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 |
2003: Air bags | |
15 | 7,5A 1994-2001: Instrument Cluster |
2002-2003: 4×4 module | |
16 | 30A 1994-2001: Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper Hi-Lo Relay, Wiper Run/Park Relay |
7,5A 2002-2003: Turn signals, Park interlock, Overhead console, Climate control, 4×4, Speed control | |
17 | 25A 1994- 2000: Cigar Lighter |
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) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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) |
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 |
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 |
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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