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In this article, you will find information about the fuses of the Ford Escort (models 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002), including diagrams of the fuse boxes, a list of fuses and relays, their designation, and the location of the fuse blocks within the vehicle.
Checking and Replacing Fuses in Ford Escort
If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components.
Caution!
- Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.
- Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.
- Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
Location of Fuse Boxes
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel:
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.
Relays:
Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians.
Fuse Box Diagrams
1998
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| R.WIPER | 10A | Daytime Running Lamps, Liftgate Wiper/Washer |
| HAZARD | 15A | Hazard Lamps |
| ROOM | 10A | Engine Controls, Remote Anti-Theft Pesonality (RAP) Module, Radio, Shift Lock, Courtesy Lamps, Starting System, Warning Chime |
| ENGINE | 15A | Air Bag, Engine Controls, TR Sensor |
| MIRROR | 5A | Power Mirrors, Radio, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) |
| DOOR LOCK | 30A | Power Door Locks |
| HORN | 15A | Horn |
| AIR COND | 15A | A/C-Heater, ABS |
| METER | 10A | Backup Lamps, Engine Controls, Instrument Cluster, Rear Window Defrost, Shift Lock, Warning Chime, Turn Signal Switch |
| WIPER | 20A | Wiper/Washer, Blower Relay |
| STOP | 15A | Stop Lamps |
| TAIL | 15A | Exterior Lamps, Instrument Illumination |
| ASC | 10A | Speed Control |
| CIGAR | 20A | Cigar Lighter |
| AIR BAG | 10A | Joint Connector, Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor |
| FOG | 10A | Fog Lamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
| AUDIO | 15A | Radio |
| FUEL INJECTOR | 10A | H02S, Evaporative Emission Purge Flow Sensor |
| P. WINDOW | 30A CB | Power Windows |
| BLOWER | 30ACB | A/C-Heater |
Power Distribution Box
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL INJ. | 30A* | Air Bags, Engine Controls, Generator |
| DEFOG | 30A* | Rear Window Defrost |
| MAIN | 100A* | Charging System, BTN, Cooling Fan, Fuel Pump, OBD-II, ABS Fuses, Ignition Switch, Headlamps |
| BTN | 40A* | Hazard |
| ABS | 60A* | ABS Main Relay |
| COOLING FAN | 40A* | Constant Control Relay Module |
| OBD-II | 10A** | Data Link Connector (DLC), Instmment Cluster |
| FUEL PUMP | 30A** | Engine Controls |
| HEAD RH | 10A** | Headlamps |
| HEAD LH | 10A** | Headlamps |
| * Fuse Link Cartridge ** Fuse | ||
1999
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| R.WIPER | 10A | Daytime Running Lamps, Liftgate Wiper/Washer |
| HAZARD | 15A | Hazard Lamps |
| ROOM | 10A | Engine Controls, Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) Module, Radio, Shift Lock, Courtesy Lamps, Starting System, Warning Chime |
| ENGINE | 15A | Air Bag, Engine Controls, TR Sensor |
| MIRROR | 5A | Power Mirrors, Radio, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) |
| DOOR LOCK | 30A | Power Door Locks |
| HORN | 15A | Horn |
| AIR COND | 15A | A/C-Heater, ABS |
| METER | 10A | Backup Lamps, Engine Controls, Instrument Cluster, Rear Window Defrost, Shift Lock, Warning Chime, Turn Signal Switch |
| WIPER | 20A | Wiper/Washer, Blower Relay |
| STOP | 15A | Stop Lamps |
| TAIL | 15A | Exterior Lamps, Instrument Illumination |
| SUN ROOF | 15A | Power Moonroof |
| ASC | 10A | Speed Control |
| CIGAR | 20A | Cigar Lighter |
| AIR BAG | 10A | Joint Connector, Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor |
| FOG | 10A | Fog Lamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
| AUDIO | 15A | Radio |
| FUEL INJECTOR | 10A | H02S, Evaporative Emission Purge Flow Sensor |
| P. WINDOW | 30A CB | Power Windows |
| BLOWER | 30A CB | A/C-Heater |
Power Distribution Box
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL INJ. | 30A* | Air Bags, Engine Controls, Generator |
| DEFOG | 30A* | Rear Window Defrost |
| MAIN | 100A* | Charging System, BTN, Cooling Fan, Fuel Pump, OBD-II, ABS Fuses, Ignition Switch, Headlamps |
| BTN | 40A* | Hazard |
| ABS | 60A* | ABS Main Relay |
| COOLING FAN | 40A* | Constant Control Relay Module |
| OBD-II | 10A** | Data Link Connector (DLC), Instrument Cluster |
| FUEL PUMP | 20A** | Engine Controls |
| HEAD RH | 10A** | Headlamps |
| HEAD LH | 10A** | Headlamps |
| * Fuse Link Cartridge ** Fuse | ||
2000
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| R.WIPER | 10A | Daytime Running Lamps, Liftgate Wiper/Washer |
| HAZARD | 15A | Hazard Flasher, Engine Controls |
| ROOM | 10A | Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) Module, Radio, Shift Lock, Courtesy Lamps, Starting System, Warning Chime |
| ENGINE | 15A | Air Bag, Engine Controls, TR Sensor |
| MIRROR | 5A | Power Mirrors, Radio, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) |
| DOOR LOCK | 30A | Power Door Locks |
| HORN | 15A | Horn |
| AIR COND | 15A | A/C-Heater, ABS |
| METER | 10A | Backup Lamps, Engine Controls, Instrument Cluster, Rear Window Defrost, Shift Lock, Warning Chime, Turn Signal Switch |
| WIPER | 20A | Wiper/Washer, Blower Relay |
| STOP | 15A | Stop Lamps |
| TAIL | 15A | Exterior Lamps, Instrument Illumination |
| SUN ROOF | 15A | Power Moonroof |
| ASC | 10A | Speed Control |
| CIGAR | 20A | Cigar Lighter |
| AIR BAG | 10A | Joint Connector, Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor |
| FOG | 10A | Fog Lamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
| AUDIO | 15A | Radio |
| FUEL INJECTOR | 10A | H02S, Evaporative Emission Purge Flow Sensor |
| P WINDOW | 30A CB | Power Windows |
| BLOWER | 30A CB | A/C-Heater |
Power Distribution Box
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL INJ. | 30A* | Air Bags, Engine Controls, Generator |
| DEFOG | 30A* | Rear Window Defrost |
| MAIN | 100 A* | Charging System, BTN, Cooling Fan, Fuel Pump, OBD-II, ABS Fuses, Ignition Switch, Headlamps |
| BTN | 40A* | Hazard |
| ABS | 60A* | ABS Main Relay |
| COOLING FAN | 40A* | Constant Control Relay Module |
| OBD-II | 10A** | Data Link Connector (DLC), Instrument Cluster |
| FUEL PUMP | 20A** | Engine Controls |
| HEAD RH | 10A** | Headlamps |
| HEAD LH | 10A** | Headlamps |
| * Fuse Link Cartridge ** Fuse | ||
2001
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
| № | A | Panei Description |
|---|---|---|
| R.WIPER | 10A | Daytime Running Lamps, Liftgate Wiper/Washer |
| HAZARD | 15A | Hazard Flasher, Engine Controls |
| ROOM | 10A | Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) Module, Radio, Shift Lock, Courtesy Lamps, Starting System, Warning Chime |
| ENGINE | 15A | Air Bag, Engine Controls, TR Sensor |
| MIRROR | 5A | Power Mirrors, Radio, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) |
| DOOR LOCK | 30A | Power Door Locks |
| HORN | 15A | Horn |
| AIR COND | 15A | A/C-Heater, ABS |
| METER | 10A | Backup Lamps, Engine Controls, Instrument Cluster, Rear Window Defrost, Shift Lock, Warning Chime, Turn Signal Switch |
| WIPER | 20A | WiperAVasher, Blower Relay |
| STOP | 15A | Stop Lamps |
| TAIL | 15A | Exterior Lamps, Instrument Illumination |
| SUN ROOF | 15A | Power Moonroof |
| ASC | 10A | Speed Control |
| CIGAR | 20A | Cigar Lighter |
| AIR BAG | 10A | Joint Connector, Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor |
| FOG | 10A | Fog Lamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
| AUDIO | 15A | Radio |
| FUEL INJECTOR | 10A | H02S, Evaporative Emission Purge Flow Sensor |
| P. WINDOW | 30A CB | Power Windows |
| BLOWER | 30A CB | A/C-Heater |
Power Distribution Box
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL INJ. | 30A* | Air Bags, Engine Controls, Generator |
| DEFOG | 30A* | Rear Window Defrost |
| MAIN | 100A* | Charging System, BTN, Cooling Fan, Fuel Pump, OBD-II, ABS Fuses, Ignition Switch, Headlamps |
| BTN | 40A* | Hazard |
| ABS | 60A* | ABS Main Relay |
| COOLING FAN | 40A* | Constant Control Relay Module |
| OBD-II | 10A** | Data Link Connector (DLC), Instmment Cluster |
| FUEL PUMP | 20A** | Engine Controls |
| HEAD RH | 10A** | Headlamps |
| HEAD LH | 10A** | Headlamps |
| * Fuse Link Cartridge ** Fuse | ||
2002
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| R.WIPER | 10A | Daytime Running Lamps, Liftgate Wiper/Washer |
| HAZARD | 15A | Hazard Flasher, Engine Controls |
| ROOM | 10A | Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) Module, Radio, Shift Lock, Courtesy Lamps, Starting System, Warning Chime |
| ENGINE | 15A | Air Bag, Engine Controls, TR Sensor |
| MIRROR | 5A | Power Mirrors, Radio, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) |
| DOOR LOCK | 30A | Power Door Locks |
| HORN | 15A | Horn |
| AIR COND | 15A | A/C-Heater, ABS |
| METER | 10A | Backup Lamps, Engine Controls, Instmment Cluster, Rear Window Defrost, Shift Lock, Warning Chime, Turn Signal Switch |
| WIPER | 20A | Wiper/Washer, Blower Relay |
| STOP | 15A | Stop Lamps |
| TAIL | 15A | Exterior Lamps, Instmment Illumination |
| SUN ROOF | 15A | Power Moonroof |
| ASC | 10A | Speed Control |
| CIGAR | 20A | Cigar Lighter |
| AIR BAG | 10A | Joint Connector, Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor |
| FOG | 10A | Fog Lamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
| AUDIO | 15A | Radio |
| FUEL INJECTOR | 10A | H02S, Evaporative Emission Purge Flow Sensor |
| P. WINDOW | 30A CB | Power Windows |
| BLOWER | 30A CB | A/C-Heater |
Power Distribution Box
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL INJ. | 30A* | Air Bags, Engine Controls, Generator |
| DEFOG | 30A* | Rear Window Defrost |
| MAIN | 100A* | Charging System, BTN, Cooling Fan, Fuel Pump, OBD-II, ABS Fuses, Ignition Switch, Headlamps |
| BTN | 40A* | Hazard |
| ABS | 60A* | ABS Main Relay |
| COOLING FAN | 40A* | Constant Control Relay Module |
| OBD-II | 10A** | Data Link Connector (DLC), Instmment Cluster |
| FUEL PUMP | 20A** | Engine Controls |
| HEAD RH | 10A** | Headlamps |
| HEAD LH | 10A** | Headlamps |
| * Fuse Link Cartridge ** Fuse | ||