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In this article, you will find information about the fuses of the Ford Aerostar (models 1996 and 1997), including diagrams of the fuse boxes, a list of fuses, their designation, and the location of the fuse blocks within the vehicle.
Checking and Replacing Fuses in Ford Aerostar
Fuses and circuit breakers protect your vehicle’s electrical system from overloading. If electrical parts in your vehicle are not working, the system may have been overloaded and blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker. Before you replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriate fuses or circuit breakers. To remove and replace a fuse, use the fuse puller provided.
Even after you replace a fuse, it may continue to blow if you do not find what caused the overload. If the fuse continues to blow, have your electrical system checked.
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.
Location of Fuse Boxes
Passenger Compartment Fuses:
Access to the trailer tow fuse is through the rear most storage compartment in the side trim panel. This is on the left for all Aerostar models.
- Remove the screws located inside the compartment and take off the access hole cover.
- Reach in through access hole to remove fuses. The fuses are located on the side of the bracket assembly.
- Replace fuses with standard push-in fuses (plug type).
- Reinstall compartment back and screw into place.
Fuse Box Diagrams
1996
Passenger Compartment Fuses
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15A | Brake shift interlock Hazard flashers Indicator lamps (turn signal) Speed control Stop lamps |
| 2 | 6A | Windshield wiper/washer |
| 3 | - | Not used |
| 4 | 15A | Daytime running lamps Headlamp ON warning chime Instrument panei illumination License lamps Parking lamps Rear Anti-Lock Brakes Side marker lamps Underhood lamp |
| 5 | 15A | Airbag module Back-up lamps Brake snift interlock Daytime running lamps module (DRL) Rear defroster switch Turn signal flasher Turn signal indicator |
| 6 | 20A | Air conditioning clutch Door ajar relay Illuminated Entry Timer Speed control amplifier |
| 7 | 20A | Rear anti-lock brake system (RABS) module |
| 8 | 15A | Cargo lamp Courtesy lamp Dome lamp Glove box lamp Illuminated entry Instrument panei courtesy lamps Power mirrors Programmable speedometer / odometer module (PSOM) Radio Reading lamps Stepwell lamp Visor vanity lamps |
| 9 | 30A | Auxiliary air conditioning relay Blower motor Front air conditioning |
| 10 | 15A | Air bag module |
| 11 | 15A | Premium Sound amp Radio |
| 12 | 30A | Flash-to-pass High beam indicator Horn Power lumbar |
| 13 | 5A | Instrument and control illumination |
| 14 | 20A | Power window motors |
| 15 | 15A | All wheel drive (AWD) and indicator |
| 16 | 20A | Front cigar lighter Rear cigar lighter |
| 17 | 10A | Programmable speedometer / odometer module (PSOM) |
| 18 | 15A | Indicator lamps Instrument cluster gauges Low oil relay Transmission control switch Warning chime |
Other Fuses
| Description | A | Location | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Heater or A/C | 18GA | Starter Motor Relay | Brown |
| Alternator | 12GA | Starter Motor Relay | Gray |
| Trailer | 20GA | Starter Motor Relay | Blue |
| Heated Backlite/Power Locks | 18GA | Starter Motor Relay | Brown |
| Headlamp Switch Feed | 16GA | Starter Motor Relay | Black |
| Headlamps and High Beam Indicator | 22A Circ. Brkr. | Integral with Headlamp Switch | |
| Ignition Switch Feed | 16GA | Starter Motor Relay | Black |
| Powertrain Control Module | 20GA | Starter Motor Relay | Blue |
| PCM KAM | 20GA | Starter Motor Relay | Blue |
1997
Passenger Compartment Fuses
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15A | Brake shift interlock Hazard flashers Indicator lamps (turn signal) Speed control Stop lamps |
| 2 | 6A | Windshield wiper/washer |
| 3 | - | Not used |
| 4 | 15A | Daytime running lamps (DRL) Headlamp ON warning chime Instrument panei illumination License lamps Parking lamps Rear Anti-Lock Brakes Side marker lamps |
| 5 | 15A | Airbag module Back-up lamps Brake snift interlock Daytime running lamps module (DRL) Rear defroster switch Turn signal flasher Turn signal indicator |
| 6 | 20A | Air condi tioning clutch Door ajar relay Illuminated Entry Timer Speed control amplifier |
| 7 | 20A | Rear anti-lock brake System (RABS) module |
| 8 | 15A | Cargo Iamp Courtesy lamp Dome lamp Glove box lamp Illuminated entry Instrument panei courtesy lamps Power mirrors Programmable speedometer / odometer module (PSOM) Radio Reading lamps Stepwell lamp Visor vanity lamps |
| 9 | 30A | Auxiliary air conditioning relay Blower motor Front air conditioning |
| 10 | 15A | Air bag module |
| 11 | 15A | Premium Sound amp Radio |
| 12 | 30A | Flash-to-pass High beam indicator Horn |
| 13 | 5A | Instrument and control illumination |
| 14 | 20A | Power window motors |
| 15 | 15A | All wheel drive (AWD) and indicator |
| 16 | 20A | Front cigar lighter Rear cigar lighter |
| 17 | 10A | Programmable speedometer / odometer module (PSOM) |
| 18 | 15A | Indicator lamps Instrument cluster gauges Liftgate wiper motor Liftgate wiper/washer switch Transmission control switch Waming chime |
Other Fuses
| Description | A | Location | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Heater or A/C | 18GA | Starter Motor Relay | Brown |
| Alternator | 12GA | Starter Motor Relay | Gray |
| Trailer, Datalink Connector | 20GA | Starter Motor Relay | Blue |
| Heated Backlite/Power Locks | 18GA | Starter Motor Relay | Brown |
| Headlamp Switch Feed | 16GA | Starter Motor Relay | Black |
| Headlamps and High Beam Indicator | 22A Circ. Brkr. | Integral with Headlamp Switch | |
| Ignition Switch Feed | 16GA | Starter Motor Relay | Black |
| Powertrain Control Module | 20GA | Starter Motor Relay | Blue |
| PCM KAM | 10A | In-Line located in the Engine Compartment | Red |