2010 FORD EXPLORER fuses

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
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.
Fuse/Relay Location Description
Relay 1 Delayed accessory relay
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.
WARNING:Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
WARNING: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
RatingProtected 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 40A** Anti-lock brake system (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)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
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)1 (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 ** Cartridge Fuses
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idle speed control ...................359
lubrication specifications .......385
refill capacities ........................385
service points ..................350–351
starting after a collision .........307
Engine block heater .................274
Engine oil ..................................354
checking and adding ..............354
dipstick ....................................354
filter, specifications ........357, 384
recommendations ...................357
refill capacities ........................385
specifications ..........................385
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................273
F
Fail safe cooling ........................366
Family entertainment system ....66
Fluid capacities .........................385
Fog lamps ..................................107
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......294
driving off road .......................296
indicator light .........................294
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................284
Fuel ............................................367
calculating fuel
economy ......................27, 32, 374
cap ...........................................370
capacity ...................................385
choosing the right fuel ...........371
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................377
detergent in fuel .....................372
filler funnel .............................372
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................367, 370, 374filter, specifications ........367, 384
fuel pump shut-off switch .....307
improving fuel economy ........374
octane rating ...................371, 390
quality ......................................372
running out of fuel .........325, 372
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................367
Fuses ..................................308–309
G
Garage door opener ..........120, 133
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............370
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................374
Gauges .........................................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................262
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................262
H
Hazard flashers .........................306
Headlamps .................................106
aiming ......................................108
bulb specifications ..................112
daytime running lights ...........107
flash to pass ............................108
high beam ...............................107
turning on and off ..................106
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...............................99, 101
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................134
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Oil (see Engine oil) ..................354
P
Parking brake ............................277
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....384
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................185
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................126
Power adjustable foot pedals ...126
Power deployable running
boards ........................................126
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................311
Power door locks ......................150
Power mirrors ...........................125
Power point ...............................121
Power steering ..........................283
fluid, checking and adding ....380
fluid, refill capacity ................385
fluid, specifications .................385
Power Windows .........................122
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................284
R
Radio ................................39, 43, 50
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................66
Rear window defroster .............105
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................216
Relays ........................................308
Remote entry system .......155–156illuminated entry ....................160
locking/unlocking
doors ................................156–157
panic alarm .............................157
replacing the batteries ...........158
Reverse sensing system ...........291
Roadside assistance ..................305
Roof rack ...................................148
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................184, 187–192
Safety Canopy ...........208, 210–211
Safety defects, reporting ..........339
Safety restraints ........184, 187–192
Belt-Minder
...........................194
extension assembly ................193
for adults .........................188–191
for children .............................214
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................185
warning light and
chime ...............................193–194
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................222
Safety seats for children ..........218
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................391
Satellite Radio Information ........63
Seats ..........................................166
child safety seats ....................218
easy access/easyout
feature .....................................173
front seats ...............................169
heated ..............................174–175
memory seat ...................157, 172
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