2023 FORD EXPLORER fuse box

FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
WARNING: Always disconnect thebattery before servicing high currentfuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk ofelectrical shock, always replace thecover to the power distribution boxbefore reconnecting the battery orrefilling fluid reservoirs.
The engine compartment fuse box is underthe driver side leaf screen in the enginecompartment. It has high-current fusesthat protect your vehicle's main electricalsystems from overloads.
If you disconnect and reconnect thebattery, you need to reset some features.See Changing the 12V Battery (page 329).
Note: Replace fuses with the same typeand rating. See Changing a Fuse (page313).
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Protected ComponentFuse RatingFuse or RelayNumber
Body control module - battery power infeed 1.40A1
Power outlet main console bin.20A2
Body control module - battery power infeed 2.40A3
Fuel pump.30A4
Powertrain control module keep alivepower.5A5
Powertrain control module power.20A6
Canister vent solenoid.20A7Evaporative leak control module.Exhaust gas heat recovery (hybrid electricvehicle).Tank pressure control valve (hybrid electricvehicle).Refueling valve (plug-in hybrid electricvehicle).Vapor blocking valve.Universal exhaust gas oxygen 11.Universal exhaust gas oxygen 21.Catalyst monitor sensor 12.Catalyst monitor sensor 22.Canister purge valve.
Cooling fan relay coil.20A8Battery interrupt box.Transmission oil pump.Auxiliary coolant pump.Fuel flap door (hybrid electric vehicle).Engine coolant bypass valve.Active grille shutters.
Ignition coils.20A9
Front blower motor relay.40A13
Transmission oil pump.15A14A/C compressor variable clutch.Auxiliary pumps (hybrid electric vehicle).
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Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 319).C
Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 328).D
Engine compartment fuse box. See Changing a Fuse (page 313).E
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 324).F
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 321).G
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 336).H
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.0L
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 329).A
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check (page 319).B
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 319).C
Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 328).D
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 305).E
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 324).F
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Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 322).G
Washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 336).H
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.3L
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 329).A.
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check (page 319).B.
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 319).C.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 328).D.
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 305).E.
Engine coolant reservoir cap. See Engine Coolant Check (page 324).F.
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 321).G.
Inverter system controller coolant reservoir cap- HEV only.H.
Washer fluid reservoir. See Washer Fluid Check (page 336).I.
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Exterior Mirrors - ST......................................96
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Fastening the Seatbelts..............................39Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................370Floor Mats......................................................289Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps........................................88Ford Credit.........................................................12Ford Protect...................................................474Four-Wheel Drive........................................203Principle of Operation......................................203Front Fog Lamps............................................88Front Parking Aid..........................................227Front Passenger Sensing System............48Front Wiper BladesSee: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......336Fuel and Refueling........................................181Fuel Consumption.........................................191Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................183Fuel Filter........................................................336Fuel Quality - E85.........................................181Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................183Fuel Shutoff...................................................292Fuses................................................................305Fuse Specification Chart..........................305
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Garage Door Opener...................................160Garage Door Opener Limitations...........160Garage Door Opener Precautions.........160Garage Door Opener RadioFrequencies.................................................163Gauges - Vehicles With: 12.3 InchInstrument Cluster DisplayScreen............................................................102Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchInstrument Cluster DisplayScreen...........................................................104Gauges - Vehicles With: 6.5 InchInstrument Cluster DisplayScreen.............................................................101GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................197
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57General Maintenance Information........476Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................301Getting the Services You Need..............298Global Opening...............................................95
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Hazard Flashers............................................292Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................335Headlamp Exit Delay....................................87HeadrestSee: Head Restraints.........................................144Head Restraints............................................144Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................142Heated Rear Window..................................142Heated Seats.................................................156Heated Steering Wheel................................82Heated Windshield.......................................141HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................137High Voltage Battery...................................196General Information - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).................................................196Hill Descent Control....................................224Hill Descent Control Indicator.................224Hill Start Assist..............................................213Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................139Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..............................................................211Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........315Horn.....................................................................82How Does 911 Assist Work..........................55How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work.....................................241How Does Drive Mode ControlWork...............................................................273How Does the Garage Door OpenerWork...............................................................160How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work...............................................158
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