The second-generation Ford Explorer , known for its improved safety features, refined design, and off-road capability , was produced from 1995 to 2001 . As one of the best-selling SUVs of its time, this model offered a balance of durability, power, and comfort , making it a favorite among families and adventure seekers.
In this article, you will find fuse box diagrams for Ford Explorer (UN105/150) models produced between 1995 and 2001 , covering years 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001 . These diagrams provide essential insights into the fuse layout , helping vehicle owners, mechanics, and technicians locate and understand the function of each fuse and relay .
What’s Included:
Fuse Box Diagrams – Clear and detailed visuals to help identify fuses, relays, and circuit breakers .Fuse Panel Locations – Step-by-step guidance on where to find the fuse panels inside the Ford Explorer.Fuse Assignments – Comprehensive descriptions of each fuse and relay function for accurate diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Whether you’re searching for the fuse panel layout , replacing a blown fuse , or diagnosing an electrical issue , this guide is an essential resource. It ensures that your Ford Explorer’s electrical system remains functional and reliable for daily commutes, off-road adventures, and towing applications .
Keep your Ford Explorer (1995–2001) running smoothly with this detailed fuse box, fuse panel, and relay guide!
Ford Explorer Fuse Box Diagram and Location
The cigar lighter (power outlet) fuses in the Ford Explorer are as follows:
1995–1997 :
Fuse №17 : Cigar Lighter in the Instrument Panel Fuse Box Fuse №3 : Power Point in the Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Since 1998 :
Fuse №17 : Cigar Lighter in the Instrument Panel Fuse Box Fuse №22 : Auxiliary Power Socket in the Instrument Panel Fuse Box
The fuse panel 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.
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment near the battery.
Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (1995-1996)
№ Amp Rating Description 1 7.5 Amp Power mirror. Power antenna 2 7.5 Amp High-mount stoplamp 3 15 Amp Parking lamps 4 10 Amp Left headlamp 5 10 Amp OBD system 6 7.5 Amp Air bag system. Blower relay 7 7.5 Amp Ilium, switches 8 10 Amp Right headlamp. Fog lamp system 9 10 Amp EATC memory. Seat memory. Message center. Cellular phone 10 7.5 Amp EATC system. Rear blower. Speed control. GEM system. Brake interlock. Overhead console. Automatic Ride Control 11 7.5 Amp Warning lamps 12 10 Amp Front/rear wash 13 15 Amp PCM system. Stoplamps. 4 wneel drive. Anti-lock brake. Speed control. Trailer tow 14 10 Amp Anti-lock system 15 7.5 Amp Air bag system. Alternator 16 30 Amp Front wiper 17 15 Amp Cigar lighter 18 15 Amp A/C system 19 25 Amp Ignition coil. PCM system 20 7.5 Amp Radio. Power Antenna. GEM system. Anti-theft. Cellular phone 21 15 Amp Hazard lamps 22 10 Amp Turn signals 23 10 Amp Rear wiper system 24 10 Amp Starter relay 25 7.5 Amp Speedometer. GEM system 26 10 Amp 4R44E/4R55E overdrive. DRL system. Backup lamps. 4 wheel drive. Rear defroster 27 15 Amp Under hood lamp. Map lights. Glove dox lamp. Dome lamp. Visor lamps. Accessory delay. Dimmer switch ilium.. 4×4 system 28 7.5 Amp Memory seat. GEM system 29 10 Amp Audio system 30 – Not Used 31 7.5 Amp Aux. blower system 32 7.5 Amp Heated mirror. Heated backlite 33 15 Amp High beam lamps 34 7.5 Amp Lux audio system
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Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (1997)
№ Amp Rating Circuits Protected 1 7.5 amp Power mirror, power antenna 2 7.5 amp High-mount brakelamp 3 15 amp Parking lamp, instrument cluster gauges 4 10 amp Left headlamp, lamp out warning 5 10 amp OBD system 6 7.5 amp Air bag system, blower relay, EATC 7 7.5 amp Illumination switches 8 10 amp Right headlamp, fog lamp system, DRL, lamp out warning 9 10 amp EATC system, seat memory, message center, cellular phone, autolamps 10 7.5 amp EATC system, rear blower, speed control, GEM system, brake interlock, overhead console, automatic ride control, lamp out warning 11 7.5 amp Warning lamps, autolamp 12 10 amp Front washer, rear washer & wiper 13 15 amp PCM system, stoplamps, AWD, anti-lock brake, speed control, trailer tow 14 10 amp Anti-lock system 15 7.5 amp Air hag system, instrument cluster 16 30 amp Wiper run relay 17 25 amp Cigar lighter 18 15 amp A/C system 19 25 amp Ignition coil, PCM system 20 7.5 amp Radio, power antenna, GEM system, anti-theft, cellular phone 21 15 amp Turn/hazard flasher 22 10 amp Turn signals 23 10 amp Rear wiper system 24 10 amp Starter relay 25 7.5 amp Speedometer, GEM system 26 10 amp 5R55E/4R70W overdrive, DRL system, backup lamps, AWD, rear defroster 27 10 amp Under hood lamp, map lamps, glove box lamp, dome lamp, visor lamps, accessory delay, dimmer switch illumination, 4×4 system 28 7.5 amp Memory seat, GEM system 29 10 amp Audio system 30 – Not used 31 7.5 amp Rear blower system 32 7.5 amp Heated mirror, rear defroster 33 15 amp High beam lamps 34 7.5 amp Lux audio system
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Assignment of the fuses in the Power distribution box (1997)
№ Amperage Circuits protected Maxi fuses 1 30 Rear window defrost 2 30 PCM power relay 3 20 Fuel system, anti-theft system 4 20 Headlamps 5 30 ABS system 6 30 ABS system 7 20 Trailer park LP and trailer stop LP 8 30 Battery saver relay and headlamp relay 9 50 Blower motor 10 30 Power locks, power windows and power seats 11 20 PCM memory and horn 12 50 Air ride control relay 13 60 Instrument panel fuse panel 14 60 Ignition Mini fuses 1 30 JBL system 2 15 Rear wiper system 3 30 Power point 4 20 4WD system 5 15 Air suspension system 6 15 Alternator system 7 10 Air bag system 8 15 DRL/Fog lamps/Off-road lamps 9 – Not used Maxi fuses 10 – Not used 11 20 HEGO system
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Assignment of the relay in the Power distribution box (1997)
Relay number Circuits connected 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 number 1 ABS diode 2 PCM diode
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Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (1998)
№ Amp Rating Description 1 7.5A Power Mirror Switch, Power Antenna 2 7.5A Blower Motor Relay, Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor 3 7.5A Left Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector 4 10A Left Headlamp 5 10A Data Link Connector (DLC) 6 7.5A Rear Blower Motor (Without EATC) 7 7.5A Right Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector 8 10A Right Headlamp, Foglamp Relay 9 7.5A Brake Pedal Position Switch 10 7.5A Speed Control/Amplifier Assembly, Brake Pressure Switch, Generic electronic Module (GEM), Shift Lock Actuator, Blend Door Actuator, A IC – Heater Assembly, Flasher 11 7.5A Instrument Cluster 12 7.5A Power Windows Relay, Washer Pump Relay 13 20A Brake Pedal Position Switch, Brake Pressure Switch 14 10A 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Module, 4WABS Main Relay 15 7.5A Instrument Cluster 16 30A Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper Hi-Lo Relay, Wiper Run/Park Relay 17 25A Cigar Lighter 18 25A Drivers Unlock Relay, All Unlock Relay, All Lock Relay 19 25A PCM Power Diode 20 7.5A RAP Module, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio, Cellular Phone 21 15A Flasher (Hazard) 22 20A Auxiliary Power Socket 23 – NOT USED 24 7.5A Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch, Starter Interrupt Relay, Anti-Theft 25 7.5A Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Instrument Cluster, Securi-Lock 26 10A Battery Saver Relay, Electronic Shift Relay, Interior Lamp Relay, Power Window Relay, Electronic Shift Control Module 27 15A DRL, Backup Lamps Switch, DTR Sensor, GEM, Electric Shift 28 7.5A Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio, Memory Seat 29 25A Radio 30 15A Park Lamp/Trailer Tow Relay 31 – NOT USED 32 10A Heated Mirror 33 15A Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module, Instrument Cluster 34 7.5A Rear Integrated Control Panel, CD 35 7.5A Rear Blower Motor (With EATC) 36 7.5A EATC Memory, CD, Rear Integrated Control Panel, Memory Seat, Message Center
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Assignment of the fuses in the Power distribution box (1998)
№ Amp Rating Description 1 60A** I/P Fuse Panel 2 40A** Blower Motor Relay 3 50A** 4 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 OfPOn Switch 9 40A** Automatic Ride Control Relay 10 30A** PCM Power Relay 1 10 A* A/C Relay 2 – NOT USED 3 30 A* Heated Backlight 4 15A* Fog Lamps and Daytime Running Lamps 5 10 A* Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor 6 10 A* Powertrain Control Module 7 30 A* 4 Wheel Anti-Lock System (4WABS) Module 8 15A* Rear Wiper Motor 9 20 A* Fuel Pump Relay and RAP Module 10 15A* Horn Relay 11 15A* Parklamps Relay and Mainlight Switch 12 30 A* Mainlight Switch and Multifunction Switch 13 15A* Heated Oxygen Sensor, EGR Vacuum Regulator, EVR Solenoid, Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor, Canister Vent Solenoid 14 30 A* Generator/Voltage Regulator 15 – NOT USED Relay 1 – Wiper Park Relay 2 – A/C 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 – NOT USED 1 – NOT USED 2 – Electronic Engine Controls Diode * Mini Fuses
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Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (1999)
№ Amp Rating Description 1 7.5A Power Mirror Switch, Power Antenna 2 7.5A Blower Motor Relay, Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor 3 7.5A Left Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector 4 10A Left Headlamp 5 10A Data Link Connector (DLC) 6 7.5A Rear Blower Motor (Without EATC) 7 7.5A Right Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector 8 10A Right Headlamp, Foglamp Relay 9 7.5A Brake Pedal Position Switch 10 7.5A Speed Control/Amplifier Assembly, Generic electronic Module (GEM), Shift Lock Actuator, Blend Door Actuator, A/C – Heater Assembly, Flasher, Overhead Console, Load Leveling Module 11 7.5A Instrument Cluster 12 7.5A Washer Pump Relay, Rear Washer Pump Relay 13 20A Brake Pedal Position Switch, Brake Pressure Swatch 14 10A 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Module, 4WABS Main Relay 15 7.5A Instrument Cluster 16 30A Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper Hi-Lo Relay, Wiper Run/Park Relay 17 25A Cigar Lighter 18 25A Drivers Unlock Relay, All Unlock Relay, All Lock Relay 19 25A PCM Power Diode 20 7.5A RAP Module, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio 21 15A Flasher (Hazard) 22 20A Auxiliary Power Socket 23 — Not Used 24 7.5A Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch, Starter Interrupt Relay, Anti-Theft 25 7.5A Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Instrument Cluster, Securi-Lock 26 10A Battery Saver Relay, Electronic Shift Relay, Interior Lamp Relay, Electronic Shift Control Module 27 15A DRL, Backup Lamps Switch, DTR Sensor, Electric Shift 28 7.5A Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio, Memory Seat 29 10A Radio 30 15A Park Lamp/Trailer Tow Relay 31 — Not Used 32 10A Heated Mirror 33 15A Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module, Instrument Cluster 34 7.5A Rear Integrated Control Panel, CD 35 7.5A Rear Blower Motor (w/EATC) 36 7.5A EATC Memory, CD, Rear Integrated Control Panel, Memory Seat, Message Center
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Assignment of the fuses in the Power distribution box (1999)
№ Amp Rating Description 1 60A** I/P Fuse Panel 2 40A** Blower Motor Relay 3 50A** 4 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 Swatch 9 40A** Automatic Ride Control Relay 10 30A** PCM Power Relay 1 10 A* A/C Relay 2 30A* Heated Seats 3 30A* Heated Backlight 4 15 A* Fog Lamps and Daytime Running Lamps 5 — Not Used 6 10 A* Powertrain Control Module 7 30A* 4 Wheel Anti-Lock System (4WABS) Module 8 15 A* Rear Wiper Motor 9 20 A* Fuel Pump Relay and RAP Module 10 15 A* Horn Relay 11 15 A* Parklamps Relay and Mainlight Switch 12 30A* Mainlight Switch and Multifunction Switch 13 15 A* Heated Oxygen Sensor, EGR Vacuum Regulator, EVR Solenoid, Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor, Canister Vent Solenoid 14 30A* GeneratorAfoltage Regulator 15 — Not Used 1 — Wiper Park Relay 2 — A/C 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 1 — Not Used 1 — Not Used 2 — Electronic Engine Controls Diode * Mini Fuses
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Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (2000)
№ Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 7.5A Power Mirror Switch, Power Antenna, Memory 7 Seat 2 7.5A Blower Motor Relay, Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor 3 7.5A Left Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector 4 10A Left Headlamp 5 10A Data Link Connector (DLC) 6 7.5A Rear Blower Motor (Without EATC) 7 7.5A Right Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector 8 10A Right Headlamp, Foglamp Relay 9 7.5A Brake Pedal Position Switch 10 7.5A Speed Control/Amplifier Assembly, Generic electronic Module (GEM), Shift Lock Actuator, Blend Door Actuator, A/C – Heater Assembly, Flasher, Overhead Console, Load Leveling Module 11 7.5A Instrument Cluster 12 7.5A Washer Pump Relay, Rear Washer Pump Relay 13 20A Brake Pedal Position Switch, Brake Pressure Switch 14 10A 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Module, 4WABS Main Relay 15 7.5A Instrument Cluster 16 30A Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper Hi-Lo Relay, Wiper Run/Park Relay 17 25A Cigar Lighter 18 25A Drivers Unlock Relay, All Unlock Relay, All Lock Relay, Power Seats 19 25A PCM Power Diode 20 7.5A RAP Module, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio 21 15A Flasher (Hazard) 22 20A Auxiliary Power Socket 23 — Not Used 24 7.5A Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch, Starter Interrupt Relay, Anti-Theft 25 7.5A Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Instrument Cluster, Securi-Lock 26 10A Battery Saver Relay, Electronic Shift Relay, Interior Lamp Relay, Electronic Shift Control Module 27 15A DRL, Backup Lamps Swatch, DTR Sensor, Electric Shift 28 7.5A Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio, Memory Seat 29 25A Radio 30 15A Park Lamp/Trailer Tow Relay 31 — Not Used 32 10A Heated Mirror 33 15A Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module, Instrument Cluster 34 7.5A Rear Integrated Control Panel, CD 35 7.5A Rear Blower Motor (w/EATC) 36 7.5A EATC Memory, CD, Rear Integrated Control Panel, Memory Seat, Message Center
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Assignment of the fuses in the Power distribution box (2000)
№ Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 60A** I/P Fuse Panel 2 40 A** Blower Motor Relay 3 50A** 4 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** Air Suspension 9 40 A** Air Suspension 10 30A** PCM Power Relay 1 10 A* A/C Relay 2 30A* Heated Seats 3 30A* Heated Backlight 4 15A* Fog Lamps and Daytime Running Lamps 5 — Not Used 6 10 A* Powertrain Control Module 7 30A* 4 Wheel Anti-Lock System (4WABS) Module 8 15A* Rear 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 1 — Wiper Park Relay 2 — A/C 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 1 — Not Used 1 — DRL Diode 2 — Electronic Engine Controls Diode * Mini Fuses
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Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (2001)
№ Amp Rating Description 1 7.5A Power Mirror Switch, Power Antenna, Memory Seat 2 7.5A Blower Motor Relay, Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor 3 7.5A Left Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector 4 10A Left Headlamp 5 10A Data Link Connector (DLC) 6 7.5A Rear Blower Motor (Without EATC) 7 7.5A Right Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector 8 10A Right Headlamp, Foglamp Relay 9 7.5A Brake Pedal Position Switch 10 7.5A Speed Control/Amplifier Assembly, Generic electronic Module (GEM), Shift Lock Actuator, Blend Door Actuator, A/C – Heater Assembly, Flasher, Overhead Console, Load Leveling Module 11 7.5A Instrument Cluster 12 7.5A Washer Pump Relay, Rear Washer Pump Relay 13 20 A Brake Pedal Position Switch, Brake Pressure Switch 14 10A 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Module, 4WABS Main Relay 15 7.5A Instrument Cluster 16 30A Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper Hi-Lo Relay, Wiper Run/Park Relay 17 25A Cigar Lighter 18 25A Drivers Unlock Relay, All Unlock Relay, All Lock Relay, Power Seats 19 25A PCM Power Diode 20 7.5A RAP Module, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio 21 15A Flasher (Hazard) 22 20 A Auxiliary Power Socket 23 — Not Used 24 7.5A Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch, Starter Interrupt Relay, Anti-Theft 25 7.5A Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Instrument Cluster, Securi-Lock 26 10A Batteiy Saver Relay, Electronic Shift Relay, Interior Lamp Relay, Electronic Shift Control Module 27 15A DRL, Backup Lamps Switch, DTR Sensor, Electric Shift 28 7.5A Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio, Memory Seat 29 25A Radio 30 15A Park Lamp/Trailer Tow Relay 31 — Not Used 32 10A Heated Mirror 33 15A Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module, Instrument Cluster 34 7.5A Rear Integrated Control Panel, CD 35 7.5A Rear Blower Motor (w/EATC) 36 7.5A EATC Memory, CD, Rear Integrated Control Panel, Memory Seat, Message Center
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Assignment of the fuses in the Power distribution box (2001)
№ Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 60A** I/P Fuse Panel fuses 1, 9, and 13 2 40A** Blower Motor Relay 3 50A** 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Module 4 30A** Power Moon Roof, Accessory Relay Delay 5 50A** Ignition Switch, Starter Relay 6 20A** Transfer Case Relay 7 — Not Used 8 20A** Air Suspension 9 40A** Air Suspension 10 30A** PCM Power Relay 1 10 A* A/C Relay 2 30A* Heated Seats 3 30A* Heated Backlight 4 15 A* Fog Lamps and Daytime Running Lamps 5 — Not Used 6 10 A* Powertrain Control Module 7 30A* 4 Wheel Anti-Lock System (4WABS) Module 8 15 A* Rear Wiper Motor 9 20A* Fuel Pump Relay and RAP Module 10 15 A* Horn Relay 11 15 A* Parklamps Relay and Mainlight Switch 12 30A* Mainlight Switch and Multifunction Switch 13 15 A* Heated Oxygen Sensor, EGR Vacuum Regulator, EVR Solenoid, Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor, Canister Vent Solenoid 14 30A* GeneratorAfoltage Regulator 15 — Not Used 1 — Wiper Park Relay 2 — A/C 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 1 — Not Used 1 — DRL Diode 2 — Electronic Engine Controls Diode * Mini Fuses
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