The first-generation Ford Windstar , a family-oriented minivan, was produced from 1995 to 1998 . Known for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and practical features, the Windstar was a popular choice for families looking for a reliable and versatile vehicle.
In this article, you will find fuse box diagrams for Ford Windstar models produced between 1995 and 1998 , covering years 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 . These diagrams provide essential details about the fuse layout and relay assignments, helping owners and technicians quickly troubleshoot and maintain the vehicle’s electrical systems.
What’s Included:
Fuse Box Diagrams : Clear, easy-to-read visuals for identifying fuses and relays.
Fuse Panel Locations : Step-by-step instructions on where to locate the fuse panels inside your Ford Windstar.
Fuse Assignments : Detailed explanations of each fuse and relay’s purpose to simplify diagnostics and repairs.
Whether you’re replacing a blown fuse, addressing electrical issues, or performing regular maintenance, this guide is a must-have resource for Ford Windstar owners and technicians. It ensures you can confidently maintain the vehicle’s electrical systems for optimal performance.
Keep your Ford Windstar (1995–1998) in great shape with this detailed fuse box guide!
The cigar lighter (power outlet) fuses in the Ford Windstar are fuse No.22 (Rear Cigar Lighter/Power Plug) and fuse No.28 (Front Cigar Lighter) located in the Instrument Panel Fuse Box .
Fuse box location
Passenger compartment
The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel. The relay box is located with the fuse panel under the instrument panel.
Engine compartment
Fuse box diagrams
1995, 1996, 1997
Passenger compartment
Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger Compartment (1995, 1996, 1997)
№ Name Amps Circuit Protection 1 Power Mirror 10 Power mirror/Anti-theft warning lamp/ Diagnostic conn power 2 Prove Out 10 Left Tail, Stop, Park lamps 3 Dimmer Illumination 5 Instrument cluster/Radio remote radio/Cigar lighter/Headlamp graphics/Heated backlight switch/Heater controls/Power locks/Power windows/Rear wiper switch/Rear heater/Fog lamp switch 4 Side Lamp 10 Side marker lamps 5 Headlamp 20 Headlamp washer 6 Quarter Flip Window 15 Left quarter flip window/Right quarter flip window 7 Stoplamp 15 High mount brakelamp/Right stoplamp/Left stoplamps/EEC/Brake shift interlock/Speed control 8 Audio/Amp 10 Right Tail, Stop, Park lamps 9 — — Not used 10 Hi-beam 10 High beam indicator (electronic instrument cluster only) 11 Park Lamps 15 Park lamps 12 Run/Acc 10 GEM/Anti-theft module/Keyless entry module/Lamp outage module/Radio receiver/ Remote radio/ Lamp outage module lamp 13 Audio 15 Radio/CD disk changer 14 Run/Start 5 Instrument cluster/Electrochromic mirror 15 GEM 15 GEM 16 Horn 15 Horn/Horn relay (coil) 17 Fog Lamp 15 Front fog lamps 18 Front Wiper 25 Wiper relays/Wiper/Washer pump 19 GEM 10 GEM/Elcctronic cluster 20 Ignition 25 Ignition coil/Ignition capacitor/IRCM 21 Run 10 A/C clutch/Brake shift interlock/Heated backlight relay (coil)/Blend door motor, electronic cluster/Airbag diagnostic module 22 Rear Cigar 20 Rear cigar lighter/Power plug 23 Flash to Pass 15 Wipers and Flash to Pass 24 Rear Wiper 20 Rear wiper motor/Rear washer pump 25 Hazards 10 Turn lamps/Turn indicator R (cluster) 26 Lamps 10 Left Aero headlamp 27 DRL 15 Daytime running lamps 28 Front Cigar 15 Front cigar lighter 29 Interior Illumination 15 Battery saver relay (coil)/Interior lamp relay (coil)/Delayed accessory relay (coil)/Visor lamps/Underhood lamp/Glove box lamp/2nd row reading lamp/Rail lamp/B-pillar lamp/ Cargo lamp/Dome lamp/Courtesy lamps/ Puddle lamps/Keyhole lamps/Keyless entry module 30 Speed Control 25 Speed control/Brake pressure switch 31 Load Leveling 10 Load leveling compressor/Left and right spring solenoid 32 Lamps 10 Right Aero headlamp 33 ABS 15 ABS module/ABS relay 34 Left Window 30 Left power window/One-touch down relay (coil) 35 Anti-theft 15 Anti-theft module 36 Blower 30 AC mode switch 37 Power Door Locks 20 Power door lock motors 38 Mirror 15 Heated mirrors 39 Rear Blower 30 Rear heater blower motor 40 Right Window 30 Right power window 41 — — Not used 42 — — Not used 43 — — Not used 44 — — Not used
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Relay panel
Engine compartment
Assignment of the fuses in the Engine Compartment (1995, 1996, 1997)
№ Name Amps Circuit Protection A Trailer tow 50 Trailer towing B Fan-Hi 60 Engine cooling fans C Start 60 Starter solenoid/fuse 30/ fuse 36/fuse 2 D Ignition 60 Fuse 6/fuse 12/fuse 8/fuse 18/fuse 14/ fuse 24/fuse 20/fuse 21/fuse 27/fuse 33 E Rear blower/ Load leveling 60 Rear heater blower motor/ fuse 39/Air suspension F Seat 60 Power seats G — — Not used H Fan-Lo 40 Engine cooling fans J Battery 60 Fuse 13/fuse 25/fuse 1/fuse 34/fuse 37/fuse 40/fuse 7/fuse 19/fuse 4 K Light 60 Head lamps/fuse 10/fuse 11/fuse 3/ fuse 9/fuse 23/fuse 29/fuse 35/fuse 41 L ABS 60 ABS control/pump motor module M Heated backlight 60 Heated backlight/fuse 16/fuse 28/fuse 22/fuse 38 N Fuel 20 PCM/Fuel pump P — — Not used R PCM 15 PCM memory S PCM (3.8L) 30 Axode/cylinder identification sensor/ EDIS module/ PCM power/ EGR control/HEGO’s/IAC/injectors/ MAFS/VMV T Alt/Reg 15 Internal alternator regulator U Airbag 10 Airbag power V Trans light 10 Overdrive off indicator light W Fan 10 PCM fan monitor D1 (Diode) Hood switch
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1998
Passenger compartment
Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger Compartment (1998)
№ Name Amps Circuit Protection 1 Power Mirror 10 Data Link Connector (DLC)/Power Mirrors 2 Prove Out 5 Start interrupt relay/GEM 3 Dimmer Illumination 5 Instrument illumination 4 Headlamp 15 LH headlamp (Low Beam) 5 Trailer Tow 15 Trailer park lamps 6 — — Not used 7 Stoplamp 15 Brake On/Off (BOO) switch/Stoplamps/ Trailer RH and LH relay/Brake shift interlock/ RAP module/Speed control module/Trailer electric brake module/ABS module/PCM 8 Audio/Amp 25 Radio amplifier/Subwoofer amplifier 9 Park Lamps 10 Parklamps/Side marker lamps/License lamps/ Trailer park lamp relay/Electric brake module 10 Headlamp 15 RH headlamp (Low beam) 11 Fusing 15 I/P fuses 3 and 9 12 Run/Acc 10 GEM/RAP module/Auxiliary warning module/Overhead console 13 Audio 15 Radio/Remote headphone/CD disk changer 14 Run/Start 5 Instrument cluster/Auxiliary warning module/ Air bag 15 — — Not Used 16 Horn 20 Horns 17 Fog Lamp 15 Fog lamps 18 Front Wiper 25 Windshield wiper/Washer system 19 GEM 15 GEM/RAP module 20 Ignition 25 Ignition coil/Ignition capacitor/PCM power relay 21 Run 10 Shiftlock actuator/Rear window defrost/GEM/ Air bag module/A/C-heater control switch/ Blend door actuator 22 Power Access 20 Rear cigar lighter/Power plug 23 Flash to Pass 15 Flash to Pass 24 Rear Wiper 20 Rear wiper/Rear washer system 25 Hazards 15 Instrument cluster/Turn signal lamps 26 Trailer 15 Trailer Turn/Stop/Hazard lamps 27 Turn Lamps 15 Electronic flasher 28 Front Cigar 20 Front cigar lighter 29 Interior Illumination 15 Interior lamps/Battery saver relay/Delayed accessory relay 30 Speed Control 15 ABS module/Speed control module/Brake pressure switch 31 Load Leveling 10 Rear air suspension 32 — — Not used 33 ABS 15 ABS lamp relav/Back-up lamps/GEM/RAP module/Day/night mirror 34 — — Not used 35 — — Not used 36 Blower 30 Front blower motor 37 Power Door Locks 20 Power door lock 38 High Beam 15 LH and R11 high beams 39 — — Not used 40 — — Not used 41 Autolamps 5 Autolamp Relay/ Day/night mirror 42 — — Not used 43 — — Not used 44 — — Not used
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Relay panel
Engine compartment
Assignment of the fuses in the Engine Compartment (1998)
№ Name Amps Circuit Protection A Trailer tow 50 Trailer adapter B Fan-Hi 60 Engine cooling fans (HI speed) C Start 60 Starter motor solenoid/Ignition switch/ I/P fuse panel (fuses 2,30,36) D Ignition 60 Ignition switch/ I/P fuse panel (fuses 8, 12,14,18,20,21,24, 27, 33) E Rear blower 40 Auxiliary blower motor F Seat 60 Power seats G Windows 30 CB Power windows H Fan-Lo 40 Engine cooling fans (LO speed) J Battery 60 Power accessory/ I/P Fuse panel (fuses 1,7,13,19,25,31,37) K Lights 60 Headlamps/ I/P fuse panel (fuses 10, 11,23,29,35,41) L ABS 60 ABS M Heated backlight 60 Heated backlight/ I/P fuse panel (fuses, 22, 28,16) N Fuel 20 Fuel pump P Air Bag 10 Air bag module R PCM 30 PCM S — — Not used T — — Not used U — — Not used V Trans light 10 Transmission control switch/Canister vent solenoid w — — Not used AA Air Ride 60 Air ride suspension AB — — Not used D1 (diode) Hood switch
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