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In this article, you will find information about the fuses of the Ford Aspire (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 Aspire
Fuses 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. Before you replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriate circuit protectors.
Your vehicle has a main fuse block under the hood and a regular fuse box mounted in the instrument panel behind a cover.
- Find the fuse panel and remove the cover.
- Find the position of the fuse you want to check.
- To remove the fuse, use the fuse puller provided (located on the cover of the interior fuse panel).
- Look through the transparent side of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated. If it is, replace the fuse with one of the same amperage only. You can use the amp rating number on the fuse as well as the color to identify the correct replacement.
- Reinstall the fuse puller on the inside of the fuse panel cover.
- Install the fuse panel cover.
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.
- Some of your vehicle’s components may be protected by a fuse link. Ford recommends that fuse links be replaced by a qualified technician.
- Ford recommends that the high amperage fuses in the main fuse block be replaced by a qualified technician.
Location of Fuse Boxes
Instrument Panel Fuses:
Main Fuse Block:
If the 80 Amp. fuse is blown, it must be replaced. To remove the main fuse block and replace the fuse:
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the nuts on either end.
- Lift the fuse block and open the flaps on the side of the fuse block.
- Remove the bolts on either side of the block.
- Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
Fuse Box Diagrams
1996
Instrument Panel Fuses
| № | Fuse Name | A | Protected Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENGINE | 10A | Air bag system, Anti-lock Brake System, Anti-lock Brake System relay, Blower motor relay, Cooling fan relay, Ignition main relay |
| 2 | METER | 15A | Back-up lamps, Central Processing unit, Flasher unit, Instrument cluster warning lights (Air bag readiness, anti-lock brake, brake system, charging, check engine, oil pressure, safety belt, rear defroster, upshift), Instrument cluster gauges (fuel, shift-lock actuator, tachometer, turn signal indicator), Turn signals lamps, Rear defroster relay |
| 3 | DEFOG | 20A | Rear window defroster |
| 4 | - | 20A | Spare fuse |
| 5 | - | 15A | Spare fuse |
| 6 | - | - | - |
| 7 | F. FOG | 15A | Front fog lamps |
| 8 | - | - | - |
| 9 | - | - | - |
| 10 | WIPER | 20A | A/C switch, A/C relay, Condenser fan motor, Front windshield wipers and washer |
| 11 | R. WIFER | 15A | Blower motor unit, Daytime Running Lamps system, Rear windshield wiper and washer |
| 12 | BLOWER | 30A Circuit Breaker | Climate control blower motor |
| 13 | HAZARD | 15A | Hazard warning flashers |
| 14 | STOP | 15A | Anti-lock Brake System unit, Brakclamps, Cargo lamp, Horn |
| 15 | TAIL | 15A | Front side marker lamps, Instrument panel illumination, License plate lamps, Parking lamps, Tail lamps, Turn signal lamp |
| 16 | CIGAR | 15A | Audio System, Cigarette lighter |
| 17 | - | - | - |
| 18 | - | - | - |
| 19 | ROOM | 10A | Audio system, Back-up lamps, Central processing unit, Interior courtesy lamp Powertrain control module |
Main Fuse Block
| № | Fuse Name | A | Protected Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COOLING FAN | 30A | Cooling fan motor, Condenser fan motor, Magnetic clutch |
| 2 | ABS | 60A | Anti-lock Braking System |
| 3 | MAIN | 80A | Air bag diagnostic monitor, Anti-lock Brake System control unit, Anti-lock Brake System relay, Audio system, Backup lamp, Brake system unit, Blower motor relay, Cargo lamp, Central Processing unit, Cigarette lighter, Cooling fan relay, Daytime Running Lamps relay, Flasher unit, Front side marker lamp, Front wiper and washer, Hazard lamp, Horn, Ignition coil, Illumination (A/C switch, Panel, Rear defroster switch, upshift indicator), Instrument cluster waming lights (air bag readiness, anti-lock brake system, brake system, charging, check engine, fuel, oil pressure, rear defroster, safety belt, tachometer), Interior lamp, License plate lamp, Powertrain control module, Rear defroster, Rear defroster relay, Rear wiper and washer, Tail lamp, Tail lamp relay, Turn signal lamp, Stop lamp |
| 4 | EGI INJ | 30A | Air bag diagnostic monitor, Powertrain Control Module |
| 5 | HEAD | 30A | Headlamps |
1997
Instrument Panel Fuses
| № | Fuse Name | A | Protected Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENGINE | 10A | Air bag system, Anti-lock Brake System, Anti-lock Brake System relay, Blower motor relay, Cooling fan relay, Ignition main relay |
| 2 | METER | 15A | Back-up lamps, Central Processing unit, Flasher unit, Instrument cluster warning lights (Air bag readiness, anti-lock brake, brake system, charging, check engine, oil pressure, safety belt, rear defroster, upshift), Instrument cluster gauges (fuel, shift-lock actuator, tachometer, turn signal indica tor), Turn signals lamps, Rear defroster relay |
| 3 | DEFOG | 20A | Rear window defroster |
| 4 | - | 20A | Spare fuse |
| 5 | - | 15A | Spare fuse |
| 6 | - | - | - |
| 7 | F.FOG | 15A | Front fog lamps |
| 8 | - | - | - |
| 9 | - | - | - |
| 10 | WIPER | 20A | A/C switch, A/C relay, Blower motor unit relay, Condenser fan motor, Daytime running lamps system, Front windshield wipers and washer |
| 11 | - | - | - |
| 12 | BLOWER | 30A Circuit Breaker | Climate control blower motor |
| 13 | HAZARD | 15A | Hazard warning flashers |
| 14 | STOP | 15A | Anti-lock Brake System unit, Brakelamps, Cargo lamp, Horn |
| 15 | TAIL | 15A | Front side marker lamps, Instrument panei illumination, License plate lamps, Parking lamps, Tail lamps, Turn signal lamp |
| 16 | CIGAR | 15A | Audio System, Cigarette lighter |
| 17 | - | - | - |
| 18 | - | - | - |
| 19 | ROOM | 10A | Audio system, Back-up lamps, Central processing unit, Interior courtesy lamp Powertrain control module |
Main Fuse Block
| № | Fuse Name | A | Protected Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COOLING FAN | 30A | Cooling fan motor, Condenser fan motor, Magnetic clutch |
| 2 | ABS | 60A | Anti-lock Braking System |
| 3 | MAIN | 80A | Air bag diagnostic monitor, Anti-lock Brake System control unit, Anti-lock Brake System relay, Audio system, Backup lamp, Brake system unit, Blower motor relay, Cargo lamp, Central Processing unit, Cigarette lighter, Cooling fan relay, Daytime Running Lamps relay, Flasher unit, Front side marker lamp, Front wiper and washer, Hazard lamp, Horn, Ignition coil, Illumination (A/C switch, Panel, Rear defroster switch, upshift indicator), Instrument cluster waming lights (air bag readiness, anti-lock brake system, brake system, charging, check engine, fuel, oil pressure, rear defroster, safety belt, tachometer), Interior lamp, License plate lamp, Powertrain control module, Rear defroster, Rear defroster relay, Rear wiper and washer, Tail lamp, Tail lamp relay, Turn signal lamp, Stop lamp |
| 4 | EGI INJ | 30A | Air bag diagnostic monitor, Powertrain Control Module |
| 5 | HEAD | 30A | Headlamps |