The fourth-generation Ford Explorer (U251) , known for its rugged design, enhanced safety features, and improved towing capacity , was produced from 2006 to 2010 . This model continued the Explorer’s legacy as a versatile and capable midsize SUV , suitable for both on-road and off-road adventures.
In this article, you will find fuse box diagrams for Ford Explorer models produced between 2006 and 2010 , covering years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 . These diagrams provide essential insights into the fuse layout , helping vehicle owners, technicians, and mechanics 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 looking for the fuse panel layout , replacing a blown fuse , or diagnosing an electrical issue , this guide is an invaluable resource. It ensures that your Ford Explorer’s electrical system remains functional and reliable for daily driving, towing, and outdoor adventures .
Keep your Ford Explorer (2006–2010) running smoothly with this detailed fuse box, fuse panel, and relay guide!
The cigar lighter (power outlet) fuses in the Ford Explorer are:
Fuse №21 : Rear Power PointFuse №25 : Front Power Point/Cigar Lighter
Both are located in the Engine Compartment Fuse Box .
The fuse panel is located below the instrument panel on the driver’s side.
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment.
Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (2006)
№ Amp Rating Description 1 20A Moonroof, Adjustable pedals, DSM, Memory lumbar motor 2 5A Microcontroller power (SJB) 3 20A Radio 4 20A OBD II connector 5 5A Moonroof 6 20A Liftglass release motor, Door unlock/lock 7 15A Trailer stop/turn 8 15A Ignition switch power, PATS 9 2A 6R TCM/PCM (Ignition RUN/START), Fuel pump relay 10 5A Front wiper RUN/ACC relay in PDB 11 5A Radio start 12 5A Rear wiper motor RUN/ACC, Trailer batteiy charge relay in PDB, Radio 13 15A Heated mirror, Rear defrost indicator 14 20A Horn 15 10A Reverse lamps 16 10A Trailer reverse lamps 17 10A RCM, PAD lamp, OCS module 18 10A Reverse park aid, IVD switch, IVD, 4×4 module, 4×4 switch, Heated seat switches, Compass, Electrochromatic mirror, AUX climate control 19 — Not used 20 10A Manual climate, DEATC, Brake shift 21 — Not used 22 15A Brake switch, Stop lamps, Turn lamps 23 15A Power mirrors, Interior lamps, Puddle lamps, Battery saver, Instrument illumination, Homelink 24 2A Cluster, Theft LED 25 15A Trailer park, Trailer electronic brake module 26 15A License plate/rear park lamp, Front park lamps, Manual climate 27 15A Tricolor stop 28 10A Manual/DEATC CB1 25A Windows The following relays are located on either side of the passenger compartment fuse panel. See your authorized dealer for service of these relays. Relay 1 Delayed ACC Relay 2 Rear defrost Relay 3 Park lamps Relay 4 RUN/START
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Assignment of the fuses in the Power distribution box (2006)
№ Amp Rating Description 1 50A** BATT 2 (SJB) 2 50A** BATT 3 (SJB) 3 50A** BATT 1 (SJB) 4 30A** Fuel pump, Injectors 5 30A** Third row seat (left) 6 40A** IVD module 7 40A** Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 8 — Not used 9 — Not used 10 30A** Power seat (right) 11 30A** Starter 12 30A** Third row seat (right) 13 30A** Trailer tow battery charger 14 30A** Memory seats (DSM) 14 40A** Non-memory seats 15 40A** Rear defrost, Heated mirrors 16 40A** Blower motor 17 30A** Trailer electronic brakes 18 30A** Auxiliary blower motor 19 — Not used 20 — Not used 21 20 A* Rear power point 22 20 A* Subwoofer 23 20 A* 4×4 24 10 A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) KAP, CAN vent 25 20 A* Front power point/Cigar lighter 26 20 A* 4×4 module 27 20 A* 6R Transmission module 28 20 A* Heated seats 29 20 A* Headlamps (right) 30 25A* Rear wiper 31 15 A* Fog lamps 32 — Not used 33 30A* IVD module 34 20 A* Headlamps (left) 35 10 A* AC clutch 36 — Not used 37 30A* Front wiper 38 15 A* 5R Transmission 39 15 A* PCM power 40 15 A* Fan clutch, PCV valve, AC clutch relay, GCC fan 41 15 A* SDARS/DVD 42 15 A* Redundant brake switch, EVMV, MAFS, HEGO, EVR, VCT1, VCT2, CMCV, CMS 43 15 A* Coil on plug (4.6L engine only), Coil tower (4.0L engine only) 44 15 A* Injectors 45A — Not used 45B — GCC fan relay 46A — Not used 46B — Not used 47 — Front wiper 48 — PCM relay 49 — Fuel pump 50A — Fog lamps 50B — AC clutch 51 — Not used 52 — A/C clutch (diode) 53 — Not used 54 — Trailer batteiy charger 55 — Starter 56 — Blower * Mini Fuses
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Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (2007)
№ Amp Rating Description 1 20A Moonroof, Adjustable pedals, DSM, Memory lumbar motor 2 5A Microcontroller power (SJB) 3 20A Radio 4 20A OBD II connector 5 5A Moonroof 6 20A Liftglass release motor, Door unlock/lock 7 15A Trailer stop/turn 8 15A Ignition switch power, PATS 9 2A 6R TCM/PCM (Ignition RUN/START), Fuel pump relay 10 5A Front wiper RUN/ACC relay in PDB 11 5A Radio start 12 5A Rear wiper motor RUN/ACC, Trailer battery charge relay in PDB, Radio 13 15A Heated mirror, Manual climate rear defrost indicator 14 20A Horn 15 10A Reverse lamps 16 10A Trailer reverse lamps 17 10A RCM, PAD lamp, OCS module 18 10A Reverse park aid, IVD switch, IVD, 4×4 module, 4×4 switch, Heated seat switches, Compass, Electrochromatic mirror, AUX climate control 19 — Not used 20 10A Manual climate, DEATC, Brake shift 21 — Not used 22 15A Brake switch, Bi-color stop lamps, CHMSL, All turn lamps 23 15A Interior lamps, Puddle lamps, Battery saver, Instrument illumination, Homelink 24 10A Cluster, Theft LED 25 15A Trailer park, Trailer electronic brake module 26 15A License plate/rear park lamp, Front park lamps, Manual climate 27 15A Tri-color stop lamps 28 10A Manual/DEATC CB1 25A Windows The following relays are located on either side of the passenger compartment fuse panel. See your authorized dealer for service of these relays. Relay 1 Delayed ACC Relay 2 Rear defrost Relay 3 Park lamps Relay 4 RUN/START
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Assignment of the fuses in the Power distribution box (2007)
№ Amp Rating Description 1 50A** BATT 2 (SJB) 2 50A** BATT 3 (SJB) 3 50A** BATT 1 (SJB) 4 30A** Fuel pump, Injectors 5 30A** Third row seat (left) 6 40A** IVD module 7 40A** Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 8 40A** Heated windshield (left) 9 40A** Heated windshield (right) 10 30A** Power seat (right) 11 30A** Starter 12 30A** Third row seat (right) 13 30A** Trailer tow battery charger 14 30A** Memory seats (DSM) 14 40A** Non-memory seats 15 40A** Rear defrost, Heated mirrors 16 40A** Blower motor 17 30A** Trailer electronic brakes 18 30A** Auxiliary blower motor 19 30A** Running boards 20 — Not used 21 20 A* Rear power point 22 20 A* Subwoofer 23 20 A* 4×4 24 10 A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) KAP, CAN vent 25 20 A* Front power point/Cigar lighter 26 20 A* 4×4 module 27 20 A* 6R Transmission module 28 20 A* Heated seats, Power mirrors 29 20 A* Headlamps (right) 30 25A* Rear wiper 31 15 A* Fog lamps 32 5A* Power mirrors 33 30A* IVD module 34 20 A* Headlamps (left) 35 10 A* AC clutch 36 — Not used 37 30A* Front wiper 38 15 A* 5R Transmission 39 15 A* PCM power 40 15 A* Fan clutch, PCV valve, AC clutch relay, GCC fan 41 15 A* SDARS/DVD 42 15 A* Redundant brake switch, EVMV, MAFS, HEGO, EVR, VCT1, VCT2, CMCV, CMS 43 15 A* Coil on plug (4.6L engine only), Coil tower (4.0L engine only) 44 15 A* Injectors 45A — Not used 45B — GCC fan relay 46A — Not used 46B — Not used 47 — Front wiper relay 48 — PCM relay 49 — Fuel pump relay 50A — Fog lamps relay 50B — AC clutch relay 51 — Not used 52 — A/C clutch (diode) 53 — Not used 54 — Trailer battery charger relay 55 — Starter relay 56 — Blower relay * Mini Fuses
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Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (2008)
№ Amp Rating Description 1 20A Moonroof, Adjustable pedals, Memory seats, Memory lumbar motor 2 5A Microcontroller power (SJB) 3 20A Radio 4 10A OBD II connector 5 5A Moonroof, Door lock switch illumination, Rearview mirror with microphone 6 20A Liftglass release motor, Door unlock/lock 7 15A Trailer stop/turn 8 15A Ignition switch power, PATS, Cluster 9 2A 6R TCM/PCM (Ignition RUN/START), Fuel pump relay 10 5A Front wiper RUN/ACC relay in PDB 11 5A Radio start 12 5A Rear wiper motor RUN/ACC, Trailer battery charge relay in PDB, Radio 13 15A Heated mirror, Manual climate rear defrost indicator 14 20A Horn 15 10A Reverse lamps 16 10A Trailer reverse lamps 17 10A RCM (restraints), Passenger occupancy 18 10A Reverse park aid, IVD switch, IVD, 4×4 module, 4×4 switch, Heated seat switches, Compass, Electrochromatic mirror, AUX climate control 19 — Not used 20 10A Manual climate, DEATC, Brake shift 21 — Not used 22 15A Brake switch, Bi-color stop lamps, CHMSL, All turn lamps 23 15A Interior lamps, Puddle lamps, Battery saver, Instrument illumination, Homelink 24 10A Cluster, Theft LED 25 15A Trailer tow park lamps 26 15A License plate/rear park lamp, Front park lamps, Manual climate 27 15A Tri-color stop lamps 28 10A Manual/DEATC CB1 25A Windows The following relays are located on either side of the passenger compartment fuse panel. See your authorized dealer for service of these relays. Relay 1 Delayed ACC
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Assignment of the fuses in the Power distribution box (2008)
№ Amp Rating Description 1 50A** BATT 2 (SJB) 2 50A** BATT 3 (SJB) 3 50A** BATT 1 (SJB) 4 30A** Fuel pump, Injectors 5 30A** Third row seat (left) 6 40A** ABS pump 7 40A** Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 8 40A** Heated windshield (left) 9 40A** Heated windshield (right) 10 30A** Power seat (right) 11 30A** Starter 12 30A** Third row’ seat (right) 13 30A** Trailer tow battery charger 14 30A** Memory seats (DSM) 14 40A** Non-memory seats 15 40A** Rear defrost, Heated mirrors 16 40A** Front blower motor 17 30A** Trailer electronic brakes 18 30A** Auxiliary blower motor 19 30A** Running boards 20 30A** Front wiper motor 21 20 A* Rear power point 22 20 A* Subwoofer 23 20 A* 4×4 24 10 A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Keep Alive Power, Canister vent 25 20 A* Front power point/Cigar lighter 26 20 A* 4×4 module 27 20 A* 6R Transmission module (4.6L engine only) 28 20 A* Heated seats 29 15 A* Headlamps (right) 30 25A* Rear wiper 31 15 A* Fog lamps 32 5A* Power mirrors 33 30A* ABS valve 34 15 A* Headlamps (left) 35 10 A* AC clutch 36 20 A* Console bin power point 37 30A* Driver window motor 38 15 A* 5R Transmission (4.0L engine only) 39 15 A* PCM power 40 15 A* Fan clutch, PCV valve (4.UL engine only), AC clutch relay, GCC fan 41 15 A* SDARS, DVD, SYNC 42 15 A* Redundant brake switch, EVMV, MAFS, HEGO, EVR, VCT1 (4.6L engine only), VCT2 (4.6L engine only), CMCV (4.6L engine only), CMS 43 15 A* Coil on plug (4.6L engine only), Coil tower (4.0L engine only) 44 15 A* Injectors 45B — GCC fan relay 45A — Not used 46B — Not used 46A — Not used 49 — Fuel pump relay 50B — A/C clutch relay 50A — Fog lamps relay 51 — Not used 52 — A/C clutch (diode) 53 — One Touch Integrated Start (OTIS) (diode) 54 — Trailer battery charger relay 55B — Front wiper relay 55A — PCM relay 56B — Starter relay 56A — Blower relay * Mini Fuses
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Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (2009)
№ Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 20A Moon roof, Adjustable pedals, Memory seats, Memory lumbar motor 2 5A Microcontroller power (SJB) 3 20A Radio, Navigation amplifier 4 10A OBD II connector 5 5A Moon roof, Door lock switch illumination, Rearview mirror with microphone 6 20A Liftglass release motor, Door unlock/lock 7 15A Trailer stop/turn 8 15A Ignition switch power, PATS, Cluster 9 2A 6R TCM/PCM (Ignition RUN/START), Fuel pump relay 10 5A Front wiper RUN/ACC relay in PDB 11 5A Radio start 12 5A Rear wiper motor RUN/ACC, Trailer battery charge relay in PDB, Radio 13 15A Heated mirror, Manual climate rear defrost indicator 14 20A Horn 15 10A Reverse lamps 16 10A Trailer reverse lamps 17 10A RCM (restraints), Passenger occupancy 18 10A Reverse park aid, IVD switch, IVD, 4×4 module, 4×4 switch, Heated seat switches, Compass, Electrochromatic mirror, AUX climate control 19 — Not used 20 10A Manual climate, DEATC, Brake shift 21 — Not used 22 15A Brake switch, Bi-color stop lamps, CHMSL, All turn lamps 23 15A Interior lamps, Puddle lamps, Battery saver, Instrument illumination, Homelink 24 10A Cluster, Theft LED 25 15A Trailer tow park lamps 26 15A License plate/rear park lamp, Front park lamps, Manual climate 27 15A Tri-color stop lamps 28 10A Manual/DEATC CB1 25A Windows The following relays are located on either side of the passenger compartment fuse panel. See your authorized dealer for service of these relays. Relay 1 Delayed ACC
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Assignment of the fuses in the Power distribution box (2009)
№ Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 50A** BATT 2 (SJB) 2 50A** BATT 3 (SJB) 3 50A** BATT 1 (SJB) 4 30A** Fuel pump, Injectors 5 30A** Third row seat (left) 6 40A** ABS pump 7 40A** Powertrain Control Module (PCM) 8 — Not used 9 — Not used 10 30A** Power seat (right) 11 30A** Starter 12 30A** Third row seat (right) 13 30A** Trailer tow battery charger 14 30A** Memory seats (DSM) 14 40A** Non-memory seats 15 40A** Rear defrost, Heated mirrors 16 40A** Front blower motor 17 30A** Trailer electronic brakes 18 30A** Auxiliary blower motor 19 30A** Running boards 20 30A** Front wiper motor 21 20 A* Rear power point 22 20 A* Subwoofer 23 20 A* 4×4 24 10 A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Keep Alive Power, Canister vent 25 20 A* Front power point/Cigar lighter 26 20 A* 4×4 module (4.6L engine only) 27 20 A* 6R Transmission module (4.6L engine only) 28 20 A* Heated seats 29 15 A* Headlamps (right) 30 25A* Rear wiper 31 15 A* Fog lamps 32 5A* Power mirrors 33 30A* ABS valve 34 15 A* Headlamps (left) 35 10 A* AC clutch 36 20 A* Console bin power point 37 30A* Driver window motor 38 15 A* 5R Transmission (4.0L engine only) 39 15 A* PCM power 40 15 A* Fan clutch, PCV valve, AC clutch relay, GCC fan 41 15 A* SDARS, DVD, SYNC 42 15 A* Redundant brake switch, EVMV, MAFS, HEGO, EVR, VCT1 (4.6L engine only), VCT2 (4.6L engine only), CMCV (4.6L engine only), CMS 43 15 A* Coil on plug (4.6L engine only), Coil tower (4.0L engine only) 44 15 A* Injectors 45B — GCC fan relay 45A — Not used 46B — Not used 46A — Not used 49 — Fuel pump relay 50B — A/C clutch relay 50A — Fog lamps relay 51 — Not used 52 — Not used 53 — One Touch Integrated Start (OTIS) (diode) 54 — Trailer battery charger relay 55B — Front wiper relay 55A — PCM relay 56B — Starter relay 56A — Blower relay * Mini Fuses
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Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (2010)
№ Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 20A Moon roof, Adjustable pedals, Memory seats, Lumbar motor 2 5A Microcontroller power 3 20A Radio, Navigation amplifier, GPS module 4 10A On-board diagnostic (OBD II) connector 5 5A Moon roof, Door lock switch illumination, Auto dimming rear view mirror 6 20A Liftglass release motor, Door unlock/lock 7 15A Trailer stop/turn 8 15A Ignition switch power, Passive anti-theft system (PATS), Cluster 9 2A 6R Transmission control module/Powertrain control module (Ignition RUN/START), Fuel pump relay 10 5A Front wiper RUN/ACC relay in power distribution box (PDB) 11 5A Radio start 12 5A Rear wiper motor RUN/ACC, Trailer battery charge relay in PDB, Radio 13 15A Heated mirror, Manual climate rear defrost indicator 14 20A Horn 15 10A Reverse lamps 16 10A Trailer reverse lamps 17 10A Restraints control module, Passenger occupancy 18 10A Reverse park aid, Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®) switch, RSC®, 4×4 module, 4×4 switch, Heated seat switches, Auxiliary climate control 19 — Not used 20 10A Climate control system, Brake shift 21 — Not used 22 15A Brake switch, Bi-color stop lamps, High-mount brake lamp, All turn lamps 23 15A Interior lamps, Puddle lamps, Battery saver, Instrument illumination, Homelink 24 10A Cluster, Theft indicator light 25 15A Trailer tow park lamps 26 15A License plate/rear park lamp, Front park lamps, Manual climate 27 15A Tri-color stop lamps 28 10A Climate controls CB1 25A Windows The following relays are located on either side of the passenger compartment fuse panel. See your authorized dealer for service of these relays Relay 1 Delayed accessory relay
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Assignment of the fuses in the Power distribution box (2010)
№ Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 50A** Battery feed 2 (passenger compartment fuse panel) 2 50A** Battery feed 3 (passenger compartment fuse panel) 3 50A** Battery feed 1 (passenger compartment fuse panel) 4 30A** Fuel pump, Injectors 5 30A** Third row seat (left) 6 40 A** Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump 7 40 A** Powertrain control module (PCM) 8 — Not used 9 — Not used 10 30A** Power seat (right) 11 30A** Starter 12 30A** Third row seat (right) 13 30A** Trailer tow battery charger 14 30A** Memory seats 14 40A** Non-memory seats 15 40A** Rear defrost, Heated mirrors 16 40A** Front blower motor 17 30A** Trailer electronic brakes 18 30A** Auxiliary blower motor 19 30A** Running boards 20 30A** Front wiper motor 21 20A* Rear power point 22 20A* Subwoofer 23 20A* 4×4 24 10 A* PCM – keep alive power, Canister vent 25 20A* Front power point/Cigar lighter 26 20A* 4×4 module (4.6L engine only) 27 20A* 6R Transmission module (4.6L engine only) 28 20A* Heated seats 29 15A* Headlamps (right) 30 25A* Rear wiper 31 15A* Fog lamps 32 5A* Power mirrors 33 30A* ABS valve 34 15A* Headlamps (left) 35 10 A* A/C clutch 36 20A* Console bin power point 37 30A* Driver window motor 38 15A* 5R Transmission (4.0L engine only) 39 15A* PCM power 40 15A* Fan clutch, Positive crackcase ventilation (PCV) valve, A/C clutch relay 41 15A* Satellite radio module, DVD, SYNC® 42 15A* Redundant brake switch, Electronic vapor management valve, Mass air flow sensor, Heated exhaust gas oxygen (HEGO) sensor, EVR, Variable cam timing (VCT)l (4.6L engine only), VCT2 (4.6L engine only), CMCV (4.6L engine only), Catalyst monitor sensor 43 15A* Coil on plug (4.6L engine only), Coil tower (4.0L engine only) 44 15A* Injectors 45B — Not used 45A — Not used 46B — Not used 46A — Not used 49 — Fuel pump relay 50B — A/C clutch relay 50A — Fog lamps relay 51 — Not used 52 — Not used 53 — One touch integrated start (OTIS) (diode) 54 — Trailer battery charger relay 55B — Front wiper relay 55A — PCM relay 56B — Starter relay 56A — Blower relay * Mini Fuses
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