The third-generation Ford Explorer went on sale in January 2001 for the 2002 model year. Model years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005. In our article you will find a designation of Ford Explorer fuses and relays with box diagrams and locations. Note the cigarette lighter fuse.
The purpose of the elements in the boxes may differ from the one presented. Check your technical documentation.
Is it the wrong generation or the diagrams are not suitable? See other Ford Explorer:
[ Ford Explorer 2G (1995-2003) ]
[ Ford Explorer 4G (2006-2010) ]
[ Ford Explorer 5G (2010-2020) ]
[Ford Explorer 6G (2020-2025) ]
Contents
Passenger compartment
The fuse and relay box is located below the instrument panel on the driver’s side.
Fuse box
Diagram
Assignment
| 1 | 30A Memory seat module, Driver power seat, Driver power lumbar |
| 2 | 20A Moonroof |
| 3 | 20A Radio, Amplifier, DVD |
| 4 | 5A Front wiper module |
| 5 | 15A Flasher relay (Turn, hazards) |
| 6 | 10A Key-in-chime |
| 7 | 15A Heated mirrors |
| 8 | 5A Heated PCV (4.0L engine only) |
| 9 | 15A Not used |
| 10 | 10A Heated backlight relay coil, A/C clutch contact |
| 11 | 20A Heated seats |
| 12 | 5A 4×4 (switch) |
| 13 | 5A Overdrive cancel switch |
| 14 | 5A PATS |
| 15 | 5A Rear wiper module, Cluster |
| 16 | 5A Power mirror, Manual climate control, TPMS |
| 17 | 15A Delayed accessoiy relay coil/Battery saver coil and contact/Reading and glove box lamps |
| 18 | 10A Flexible fuel pump |
| 19 | 10A Restraint Control Module (RCM) |
| 20 | 5A Memory driver seat switch, Driver seat module, Body Security Module (BSM), PATS LED |
| 21 | 5A Instrument cluster, Compass, Flasher coil |
| 22 | 10A ABS, IVD Controller |
| 23 | 15A Not used |
| 24 | 15A Cigar lighter, OBD II, Neutral tow |
| 25 | 5A Mode – Temperature actuator for auxiliary climate control, Trailer tow batteiy charge relay coil, TPMS |
| 26 | 7,5A Reverse park aid, Brake shift interlock, IVD switch |
| 27 | 7,5A Automatic dimming mirror, Digital transmission range sensor, Backup lamps |
| 28 | 5A Radio (Start) |
| 29 | 10A Digital transmission range sensor, PWR feed to fuse #28 (Start feed) |
| 30 | 5A Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), DEATC climate controller, Manual climate control, Manual climate control temp blend actuator |
Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuses are the fuse №24 (Cigar lighter) in the Instrument panel fuse box, and fuses №7 (Power point #2), №9 (Power point #1) in the Engine compartment fuse box.
Relay
Top side
Diagram
Protected components
| Relay 1 | Flasher relay |
| Relay 2 | Rear defrost |
| Relay 3 | Delayed accessory relay |
| Relay 4 | Open |
| Relay 5 | Battery saver |
| Relay 6 | Open |
| Relay 7 | Open |
Engine compartment
Main fuse box
It is located in the engine compartment at the left side.
Diagram
Designation
| 1 | 60A PJB #1 |
| 2 | 30A BSM |
| 3 | Not used |
| 4 | 30A Rear defrost |
| 5 | 40A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) pump |
| 6 | 60A Delayed accessoiy, Power windows, Audio |
| 7 | 20A Power point #2 |
| 8 | 30A 4×4 shift motor |
| 9 | 20A Power point #1 |
| 10 | 30A ABS module (valves) |
| 11 | 40A Powertrain Control Module (PCM) |
| 12 | 50A Ignition relay, Starter relay |
| 13 | 40A Trailer tow battery charge, Trailer tow turn signals |
| 14 | 10A Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (Canada) |
| 15 | 15A Memory (PCM/DEATC/Cluster), Courtesy lamps |
| 16 | 15A Park lamps, Autolamp parklamps, Front foglamps relay coil |
| 17 | 5A Two-speed 4×4 (relay coils) |
| 18 | 20A PCM with two-speed 4×4 clutch |
| 19 | 20A High beam relay |
| 20 | 30A Trailer electric brake module |
| 21 | 30A Front wiper motor |
| 22 | 20A Low beam, Autolamp |
| 23 | 30A Ignition switch, PCM diode |
| 24 | Not used |
| 25 | 15A Brake on-off |
| 26 | 20A Fuel pump |
| 27 | 20A Trailer tow park lamps, Trailer tow back-up |
| 28 | 20A Horn relay |
| 29 | 60A PJB #2 |
| 30 | 20A Rear wiper motor |
| 31 | Not used |
| 32 | Not used |
| 33 | 30A Auxiliary blower motor |
| 34 | 30A Passenger power seat, Adjustable pedals (non-memory) |
| 35 | Not used |
| 36 | 40A Blower motor |
| 37 | 15A A/C clutch relay, Transmission |
| 38 | 15A HEGO, VMV, CMS, ESM, CVS |
| 39 | 15A Injectors, Fuel pump relay coil |
| 40 | 15A PCM power |
| 41 | 15A Coil on plug (4.6L engine only), Ignition coil (4.0L engine only) |
| 42 | 10A Right low beam |
| 43 | 10A Left low beam |
| 44 | 15A Front foglamps |
| 45 | 2/5A Brake pressure switch (non-AdvanceTrac vehicles) |
| 46 | 20A High beams |
| 47 | Horn relay |
| 48 | Fuel pump relay |
| 49 | High beam relay |
| 50 | Front foglamps relay |
| 51 | DRL relay (Canada) |
| 52 | A/C clutch relay |
| 53 | Trailer tow right turn relay |
| 54 | Trailer tow left turn relay |
| 55 | Blower motor relay |
| 56 | Starter relay |
| 57 | PCM relay |
| 58 | Ignition relay |
| 59 | Not used |
| 60 | PCM diode |
| 61 | A/C clutch diode |
| 62 | 30A Power windows circuit breaker |
Auxiliary relay box
Installed on the right side.
Diagram
Assignment
- 64 – Tvvo-speed 4×4 motor clockwise
- 65 – Two-speed 4×4 motor counterclockwise
- 66 – Open
Rear relay box
Diagram
Circuits protected
| Relay 14 | Not used |
| Relay 15 | Trailer tow back- up lamps |
| Relay 16 | Not used |
| Relay 17 | Not used |
| Relay 18 | Not used |
| Relay 19 | Trailer tow park lamps |
| Relay 20 | Trailer tow battery charge |
| Relay 21 | Not used |
| Relay 22 | Approach lamps |
| Relay 23 | Not used |
| Diode 3 | Not used |
| Diode 4 | Not used |
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I am looking for the fuse that works the actuator for hvac, and the door button open on the outside door. both have quit working.
I lost wipers, turn signals, hazards, speedo, heater blower