2006 FORD EXPLORER fuses

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 theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
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 Ð Not used
9 Ð Not used
10 30A** Power seat (right)
11 30A** Starter
12 30A** Third row seat (right)
13 30A** Trailer tow battery charger
21
12345
678910
1112131415
161718192025
29
33
37
4122
515556
54
49
48
47 46B
46A 45B
45A50B
50A 5253 26
30
34
38
4223
27
31
35
39
4324
28
32
36
40
44
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
42 15A* Redundant brake switch, EVMV,
MAFS, HEGO, EVR, VCT1, VCT2,
CMCV, CMS
43 15A* Coil on plug (4.6L engine only),
Coil tower (4.0L engine only)
44 15A* Injectors
45A Ð Not used
45B Ð GCC fan relay
46A Ð Not used
46B Ð Not used
47 Ð Front wiper
48 Ð PCM relay
49 Ð Fuel pump
50A Ð Fog lamps
50B Ð AC clutch
51 Ð Not used
52 Ð A/C clutch (diode)
53 Ð Not used
54 Ð Trailer battery charger
55 Ð Starter
56 Ð Blower
* Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving:
²do not brake heavily.
²gradually decrease the vehicle's speed.
²hold the steering wheel firmly.
²slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
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checking and adding ..............281
dipstick ....................................281
filter, specifications ........284, 307
recommendations ...................284
refill capacities ........................308
specifications ..................310, 313
Exhaust fumes ..........................209
F
Fail safe cooling ........................293
Floor mats ...................................94
Fluid capacities .........................308
Foglamps .....................................42
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......226
driving off road .......................227
indicator light .........................226
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................216
Fuel ............................................294
calculating fuel
economy ......................71, 82, 299
cap ...........................................296
capacity ...................................308
choosing the right fuel ...........297
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................302
detergent in fuel .....................298
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................294, 296, 299
filter, specifications ........294, 307
fuel pump shut-off switch .....237
improving fuel economy ........299
octane rating ...................298, 313
quality ......................................298
running out of fuel .................298
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................294
Fuses ..................................238, 240G
Garage door opener ....................54
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................65
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............296
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................299
Gauges .........................................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................199
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................199
H
Hazard flashers .........................237
Head restraints .........................114
Headlamps
aiming ........................................44
bulb specifications ....................47
daytime running lights .............43
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................43
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................35, 37
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................65
Hood ..........................................277
I
Ignition ...............................207, 313
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................160
Index
322

Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................304
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................272
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................246, 250
positioning .......................246, 252
storage .....................246, 249±250
Jump-starting your vehicle ......256
K
Keyless entry system ...............106
autolock ...........................108±109
Keys
positions of the ignition .........207
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............46±47
daytime running light ...............43
fog lamps ...................................42
interior lamps ...........................46
Liftgate ................................96, 102
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........210
Load limits .................................192
Loading instructions .................199
Locks
autolock ...........................108±109
childproof ................................100
doors ..........................................98
Lubricant specifications ...310, 313
Lug nuts ....................................255Luggage rack ...............................97
Lumbar support, seats .....116, 119
M
Message center ...............69, 80±81
english/metric button .........73, 85
system check button ..........72, 84
warning messages ...............77, 91
Mirrors .........................................53
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................58
fold away ...................................59
heated ........................................59
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Moon roof ....................................64
Motorcraft parts ........274, 294, 307
N
Navigation system .......................34
O
Octane rating ............................298
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................281
P
Parking brake ............................211
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....307
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................127
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................59
Power adjustable foot pedals .....59
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................243
Power door locks ........................98
Index
323