2012 FORD EXPLORER fuses

The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 30A One touch up/down driver side
front window
2 15A Not used (spare)
3 30A One touch up/down passenger
side front window
4 10A Interior demand lamps (overhead
console, 2nd row, cargo), glove
box lamp, 2nd and 3rd row seat
release, visor lamps
5 20A Amplifier
6 5A Not used (spare)
7 7.5A Memory seat module logic feed
8 10A Not used (spare)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
223341
42
43
44
45
34
35
36
37
23
24
25
26
27
283846
394729
32
40
31
30
48
49
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
45 5A Not used (spare)
46 10A Climate control module
47 15A Fog lamps, left and right turn
signal mirror feed
48 30A Circuit
BreakerRear power windows, Passenger
power window, One touch down
(driver side only)
49 Delayed
accessory relayBody control module
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
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 — Not used
2 — Not used
3 30A** Trailer brake control module
4 30A** Wipers, Front washer
5 50A** Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump
6 — Not used
7 30A** Power liftgate
8 20A** Moon roof
9 20A** Power point #2 (console rear)
10 — 3rd row rear seat release relay
11 — Rear window defroster relay
12 — Trailer tow battery charge relay
13 — Starter motor relay
14 — Not used
15 — Fuel pump relay
16 — Not used
17 40A** 110V AC power point
97
98
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93 92 91 90 89
88
66
4478
56
39
26
18 1617
312 4 5 6 7 8 919 20 21 22 23 2427 28 29 30 3140 41 42 4355
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 6579 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87
67
45
32
10 11 12 1333 34 3546 47 48 49 50 5168 69 70 71 72 74
73 76
75
53
37 36 54
38
25
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
76 — Not used
77 — TT park lamps relay
78 20A* Right HID headlamps
79 5A* Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
80 — Not used
81 — Not used
82 15A* Rear washer
83 — Not used
84 20A* TT park lamps
85 — Not used
86 7.5A* PCM keep-alive power, PCM relay,
Canister vent solenoid
87 5A* Run/start
88 — Run/start relay
89 5A* Front blower relay coil, Electrical
Power Assist Steering (EPAS)
module
90 10A* PCM, TCM, ECM (2.0L engine)
91 10A* ACC
92 10A* ABS module, Plant EVAC and fill
93 5A* Rear blower motor, Rear defroster,
TT battery charge relays
94 30A** Passenger compartment fuse panel
run/start
95 — Not used
96 — Not used
97 — Not used
98 — A/C clutch relay
*Mini Fuses **Cartridge Fuses
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idle speed control ...................373
lubrication specifications .......402
refill capacities ........................402
service points ..................366, 368
Engine block heater .................270
Engine oil ..................................370
checking and adding ..............370
dipstick ....................................370
filter, specifications ................401
refill capacities ........................402
specifications ..........................402
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................270
F
Fail safe cooling ........................381
Fleet MyKey programming ......127
Floor mats .........................117–118
Fluid capacities .........................402
Fog lamps ....................................72
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................313
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................283
Fuel ............................................383
calculating fuel economy .......389
cap ...........................................385
capacity ...................................402
choosing the right fuel ...........386
detergent in fuel .....................388
filler funnel .............................388
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................383, 385, 389
filter, specifications ........383, 401
fuel pump shut-off ..................324
improving fuel economy ........389
octane rating ...........................405
quality ......................................387running out of fuel .........342, 388
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................383
Fuses ..................................324–325
G
Garage door opener ..................111
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............385
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................389
Gauges .........................................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................323
Headlamps ...................................71
aiming ........................................74
autolamp system .......................71
bulb specifications ....................79
daytime running lights .............73
flash to pass ..............................73
high beam .................................72
turning on and off ....................71
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................60, 63, 65
Hill descent mode .....................280
Hill start assist ..........................290
Hood ..........................................365
I
Ignition ...............................264, 405
Illuminated visor mirror .............89
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................212
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P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................127
Park Assist ................................300
Parking brake ............................274
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........401
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................177
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................97
Power adjustable foot pedals .....97
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................329
Power door locks ......................133
Power liftgate ............................120
Power mirrors .............................95
Powerpoint ..................................90
Power steering ..........................282
Power Windows ...........................93
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................283
Push button start system .........267
R
Rear-view camera system .........293
Rear window defroster ...............68
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................210
Relays ........................................324
Remote entry system .......136–137
illuminated entry ............142–143locking/unlocking doors .........138
opening the trunk ...................139
Remote start ...........................143
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................142
replacing the batteries ...........140
Remote start .............................143
Remote start climate
operation .....................................69
Reverse sensing system ...........291
Roadside assistance ..................322
Roof rack ...................................124
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..179, 181–182, 186–187
Safety Canopy ...........................204
Safety defects, reporting ..........355
Safety
restraints ...179, 181–182, 186–187
Belt-Minder...........................188
extension assembly ................186
for adults .................181–182, 186
for children .............................207
inflatable safety belt ...............184
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................177
warning light and
chime ...............................187–188
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................218
Safety seats for children ..........212
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................406
Satellite Radio Information ........53
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