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In this article, you will find information about the fuses of the Ford Escort (model 1997), 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. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Use the fuse puller tool provided on the passenger compartment fuse panel cover to replace fuses.
Even after a fuse is replaced, it will continue to blow if the cause of the overload is not identified and corrected. If a fuse continues to blow, have the vehicle’s 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
Instrument Panel Fuse Panel:
The (POWER WIND) 30A on the instrument panel fuse panel cover represents a circuit breaker that contols the vehicle’s power windows. The circuit breaker is located just above the fuse panel cover. To reset a circuit breaker, press the reset button.
The (HEATER) 30A circuit breaker controls the vehicle’s heater. The circuit breaker is located just above and to the left of the instrument panel fuse panel. To reset a circuit breaker, press the reset button.
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel:
Fuse Box Diagrams
1997
Instrument Panel Fuse Panel
| № | A | Circuits protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15A | Brakelamps, shift lock |
| 2 | 15A | Instrument cluster illumination, license plate lamp, parking lamps, side marker lamps, tail lamps, (radio, climate control illumination) |
| 3 | - | Not used |
| 4 | 10A | Speed control |
| 5 | - | Not used |
| 6 | 30A | Power door locks |
| 7 | 15A | Horn |
| 8 | 15A | A/C clutch |
| 9 | 10A | Backup lamps, shift lock, gauges, speed control, turn signals, key-in-ignition reminder chime |
| 10 | 20A | Windshield wipers and washer |
| 11 | 10A | Rear wiper and washer |
| 12 | 15A | Hazard flashers, turn signals |
| 13 | 10A | Clock, interior lamp, luggage compartment lamp, safety belt warning chime, radio power |
| 14 | 15A | Engine control system |
| 15 | 5A | Power mirrors |
| 16 | - | Not used |
| 17 | - | Not used |
| 18 | 10A | Daytime running lamps / fog lamps |
| 19 | - | Not used |
| 20 | 20A | Cigar lighter |
| 21 | 15A | Radio (Premium sound) |
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel
| № | A | Circuits protected |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30A | Fuel injection system, air bags |
| 2 | 30A | Rear window defroster |
| 3 | 100A | Overall Circuit protection |
| 4 | 40A | Passenger compartment fuses 1, 2, 6, 12, 13, 7 |
| 5 | 60A | Anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 6 | 40A | Cooling fan |
| 7 | - | Head lamp relay |
| 8 | - | - |
| 9 | 10A | On-board diagnostics |
| 10 | 20A | Fuel pump |
| 11 | 20A | Passenger side headlamps |
| 12 | 20A | Driver side headlamps |