2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT fuse box

Power distribution box
The power distribution box is
located in the engine compartment.
The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems
from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and carechapter.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 50A** Fuse Panel
2 Ð Not Used
3 Ð Not Used
4 Ð Not Used
5 Ð Not Used
6 50A** ABS Pump Motor
7 30A** Powertrain Control
8 Ð Not Used
9 Ð Not Used
10 Ð Not Used
11 50A** Ignition Switch
12 Ð Not Used
13 20A** 4X4 Motor
14 Ð Not Used
15 Ð Not Used
16 40A** Blower Motor
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
17 30A** Rear Defroster
18 Ð Not Used
19 Ð Not Used
20 Ð Not Used
21 10A* PCM Memory
22 15A* Horn
23 20A* Fuel Pump Motor
24 25A* Headlamps
25 10A* A/C Clutch Solenoid
26 Ð Not Used
27 Ð Not Used
28 30A* 4WABS Module
29 15A* Foglamps
30 Ð Not Used
31 15A* Daytime Running Lamps
32 Ð Not Used
33 Ð Not Used
34 15A* Rear Wiper
35 Ð Not Used
36 Ð Not Used
37 Ð Not Used
38 10A* Left Low Beam
39 Ð Not Used
40 Ð Not Used
41 15A* Heated Oxygen Sensors
42 10A* Right Low Beam
43 Ð Not Used
44 Ð Not Used
45A Ð Wiper Hi/Low Relay
45B Ð Wiper Run/Park Relay
46A Ð Rear Wiper Down Relay
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
46B Ð Rear Wiper Up Relay
47A 20A Windows/Roof
47B Ð Not Used
48 Ð Not Used
49 Ð Starter Relay
50A Ð Not Used
50B Ð Fuel Pump Relay
51 Ð Not Used
52 Ð Not Used
53 Ð PCM Diode
54 Ð PCM Relay
55 Ð Blower Relay
56A Ð A/C Clutch Solenoid
56B Ð Horn Relay
*Mini fuses **Cartridge fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Spare tire information
The spare tire can be used as a spare or a regular tire. On vehicles with
15º wheels, the wheel ornaments from the original wheel/tire may be
used on the spare.
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charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................13
check engine .............................10
cruise indicator .........................15
door ajar ....................................14
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................12
speed control ............................61
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................141
GAWR ......................................141
GVWR ......................................141
trailer towing ..........................141
Loading instructions .................142
Locks
autolock .....................................82
doors ..........................................70
Lubricant specifications ...226, 228
Lumbar support, seats ...............90
M
Manual transmission .................133
fluid capacities ........................224
lubricant specifications ..........228
reverse .....................................134
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................223
fold away ...................................71
side view mirrors (power) .......70
Moon roof ....................................65
Motorcraft parts ................206, 224
O
Octane rating ............................203Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................177
Overdrive .....................................63
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................77
Parking brake ............................126
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....224
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................158
Power door locks ........................70
Power steering ..........................127
fluid, checking and adding ....188
fluid, refill capacity ................224
fluid, specifications .........226, 228
Preparing to drive your vehicle 128
R
Radio ............................................28
Rear window defroster ...............26
Relays ........................................154
Remote entry system ...........75, 77
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors .....76, 79
panic alarm ...............................77
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................78
replacing the batteries .............77
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................15, 93±98
Safety defects, reporting ..........244
Index
249