2005 FORD ESCAPE fuse

Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located on the
right-hand side of the center
console, by the instrument panel.
Remove the panel cover to access
the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 15A* Trailer tow park lamps
2 5A* Not used
3 15A* Front and rear park lamps
4 10A* Ignition switch
5 2A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM
relay), Fuel pump relay, Main fan
relay, High/Low speed fan relay 2,
PATS module
6 15A* Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL), Stop lamps, PCM,
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS),
Speed control, Brake On-Off
switch
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
7 10A* Instrument cluster, Diagnostic
connector, Power mirror switch,
Radio
8—Not used
9 30A** Power door locks, Power seats
10 15A* Heated mirrors
11 15A* Sunroof
12 5A* Radio
13—Not used
14—Not used
15 30A** Power windows
16 15A* Subwoofer
17 15A* Low beams
18 10A* 4x4
19—Not used
20 15A* Horn
21 10A* Rear wiper motor, Rear wiper
washer
22 10A* Electrochromatic mirror,
Instrument cluster
23 5A* Not used
24 20A* Cigar lighter
25 20A* Front wiper motor, Front wiper
washer
26 5A* Climate control system mode
switch
27 5A* Canister vent, Speed control
cancel switch
28 10A* Instrument cluster
29 10A* Reverse park aid
30 5A* Not used
31—Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
32 10A* Brake-Transmission shift lock
33 15A* Air bag module, Passenger Air bag
Deactivation (PAD) indicator
lamp, Occupant Classification
Sensor (OCS)
34 5A* ABS module, Evac and Fill, Speed
control
35 5A* Heated seats module, 4x4
* Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse
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.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, 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 the chapter.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 25A* I/P fuse panel (RUN/START)
2 25A* Headlamp power
3 25A* High beams, Turn signals, Interior
lamps, Headlamp power
4 5A* Keep Alive Power (KA PWR)
5 15A* Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen
(HEGO) sensors
6 20A* Fuel pump
7 40A** RUN/ACC relay -
Electrochromatic mirror, Cigar
lighter, Front and rear wipers
8 30A** Powertrain Control Module
(PCM), Injectors and coil
9 15A* Alternator
10 30A* Heated seats
11 10A* PCM
12 20A* Power point #1
13 20A* Fog lamps
14 15A* A/C clutch, A/C relay
1530A* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
solenoid
17 50A** Ignition (main)
18 40A** Blower motor
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
19 40A** Accessory delay relay - Subwoofer
and 4x4, Low beam
20 60A** ABS
21 40A** Horn, CHMSL, Cluster, Power
locks and power seats
22 40A**
(4–cylinder
engine)Cooling fan
50A** (V6)
23 40A** Rear defroster, Park lamps relay
24 40A**
(4–cylinder
engine)High/Low speed fan
50A** (V6)
25—Shunt
R2—PCM relay
R3—Fuel pump relay
R4—Cooling fan relay
R5—High/Low speed fan relay 1
R7—Starter relay
R8—High/Low speed fan relay 2
R9—Fog lamps relay
R10—A/C relay
D1—Starter diode
D2—A/C diode
* Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse
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.
The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may damage
your tires.
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Engine block heater .................133
Engine oil ..................................213
checking and adding ..............213
dipstick ....................................213
filter, specifications ........216, 253
recommendations ...................216
refill capacities ........................254
specifications ..................257, 259
Exhaust fumes ..........................133
F
Fail safe cooling ........................223
Fluid capacities .........................254
Foglamps .....................................37
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................146
indicator light .........................146
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................137
Fuel ............................................225
calculating fuel
economy ............................60, 229
cap ...........................................226
capacity ...................................254
choosing the right fuel ...........227
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................232
detergent in fuel .....................228
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................225–226, 229
filter, specifications ........229, 253
fuel pump shut-off switch .....170
improving fuel economy ........229
octane rating ...................228, 259
quality ......................................228
running out of fuel .................228
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................225
Fuses ..................................170, 172G
Garage door opener ....................51
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............226
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................229
Gauges .........................................14
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................161
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................161
H
Hazard flashers .........................169
Head restraints .....................89, 91
Headlamps ...................................36
aiming ........................................39
autolamp system .......................36
bulb specifications ....................43
daytime running lights .............37
flash to pass ..............................38
high beam .................................38
replacing bulbs .........................44
turning on and off ....................36
Heating
heater only system ...................33
Hood ..........................................210
I
Ignition ...............................130, 259
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................122
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................234
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................175
Power Point
Cigar lighter ..............................52
Power steering ..........................136
fluid, checking and adding ....234
fluid, refill capacity ................254
fluid, specifications .........257, 259
Power Windows ...........................53
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................137
R
Radio ................................16, 19, 23
Rear window defroster ...............35
Relays ........................................170
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ................42, 84
locking/unlocking doors ...........77
Reverse sensing system ...........154
Roadside assistance ..................168
Roof rack .....................................68
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........109
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ..........96, 99–103
Safety Canopy ...........................116
Safety defects, reporting ..........202
Safety restraints ............96, 99–103
belt minder .............................105
extension assembly ................104
for adults .........................100–102
for children .............................119Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................97
safety belt maintenance .........109
warning light and chime ........104
Safety seats for children ..........122
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............96
Seats ............................................89
child safety seats ....................122
heated ........................................91
Servicing your vehicle ..............209
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................16
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........25, 29
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................21
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications ......253,
259
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................257, 259
Speed control ..............................55
Starting your vehicle .......130–131,
133
jump starting ..........................186
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................50
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................33
Tilt steering wheel ......................50
Tires ...........................177, 239–241
alignment ................................248
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