Fuse Box Diagrams Ford Explorer (UN105/150; 1995-1997)

In this article, you will find information about the fuses of the Ford Explorer (UN105/150; models 1996 and 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.

Ford Explorer (UN105/150; 1995-1997)

Checking and Replacing Fuses in Ford Explorer

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 fuses. If a fuse blows, all the parts of your vehicle that use that circuit will not work.

If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:

  1. Find the fuse panel, which is located in the left end of the instrument panel. The power distribution box is found in the engine compartment, mounted on a bracket attached to the left fender apron. To access the fuse panel, remove the fuse panel cover by inserting your finger in the divot and pulling on the cover. The underside of the cover contains four spare fuses. A fuse pulling tool is located in the lower right corner of the fuse panel in case you need to replace a blown fuse.
  2. On the fuse panel cover, find the number of the fuse you want to check. The diagram on the cover tells you where to locate the fuse on the panel.
  3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look through the clear side of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated. If it is, the fuse is blown and should be replaced.
  4. Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating.
  5. Put the fuse panel cover back on.

Even after you replace a fuse, it will 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.
  • 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:
Pull the panel out to access the passenger compartment fuse panel.
Ford Explorer (UN105/150; 1995-1997): Passenger compartment fuse panel location

Power Distribution Box:
The high current fuses contained in the Power Distribution Box protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads; these fuses provide the connection between the battery and your vehicle’s electrical systems. A blown high current fuse may be replaced but will continue to blow until the cause of the overload condition is corrected. Ford recommends that high current fuses be replaced by a qualified technician.
Ford Explorer (UN105/150; 1995-1997): Engine compartment fuse box location

Relays
Relays are located in the power distribution box. Relays receive signals from components or systems and transfer these signals to activate or deactivate other components or systems. Ford recommends that relays be replaced by a qualified service technician.

Fuse Box Diagrams

1996

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel

Ford Explorer (UN105/150; 1996): Passenger compartment fuse panel diagram

List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel (1996)
№ADescription
17.5APower mirror
Power antenna
27.5AHigh-mount stoplamp
315AParking lamps
410ALeft headlamp
510AOBD system
67.5AAirbag system
Blower relay
77.5AIllum. switches
810ARight headlamp
Fog lamp system
910AEATC memory
Seat memory
Message center
Cellular phone
107.5AEATC system
Rear blower
Speed control
CÍEM system
Brake interlock
Overhead console
Automatic Ride Control
117.5AWarning lamps
1210AFront/rear wash
1315APCM system
Stoplamps
4 wneel drive
Anti-lock brake
Speed control
Trailer tow
1410AAnti-lock system
157.5AAir bag system
Alternator
1630AFrontwiper
1715ACigar lighter
1815AA/C system
1925AIgnition coil
PCM system
207.5ARadio
Power Antenna
GEM system
Anti-theft
Cellular phone
2115AHazard lamps
2210ATurnsignals
2310ARear wiper system
2410AStarter relay
257.5ASpeedometer
GEM system
2610A4R44E/4R55E overdrive
DRL system
Backup lamps
4 wheel drive
Rear defroster
2715AUnder hood lamp
Map lights
Glove dox lamp
Dome lamp
Visor lamps
Accessory delay
Dimmer switch illum.
4x4 system
287.5AMemory seat
GEM system
2910AAudio system
30-Not Used
317.5AAux. blower system
327.5AHeated mirror
Heated backlite
3315AHigh beam lamps
347.5ALux audio system
Power Distribution Box

Ford Explorer (UN105/150; 1996): Engine compartment fuse box diagram

1997

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel

Ford Explorer (UN105/150; 1997): Passenger compartment fuse panel diagram

List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel (1997)
№ACircuits Protected
17.5APower mirror, power antenna
27.5AHigh-mount brakelamp
315AParking lamp, instrument cluster gauges
410ALeft headlamp, lamp out warning
510AOBD system
67.5AAir bag system, blower relay, EATC
77.5AIllumination switches
810ARight headlamp, fog lamp system, DRL, lamp out warning
910AEATC system, seat memory, message center, cellular phone, autolamps
107.5AEATC system, rear blower, speed control, GEM system, brake interlock, overhead console, automatic ride control, lamp out warning
117.5AWarning lamps, autolamp
1210AFront washer, rear washer & wiper
1315APCM system, stoplamps, AWD, anti-lock brake, speed control, trailer tow
1410AAnti-lock system
157.5AAir bag system, instrument cluster
1630AWiper run relay
1725ACigar lighter
1815AA/C system
1925AIgnition coil, PCM system
207.5ARadio, power antenna, GEM system, anti-theft, cellular phone
2115ATurn/hazard flasher
2210ATurn signals
2310ARear wiper system
2410AStarter relay
257.5ASpeedometer, GEM system
2610A5R55E/4R70W overdrive, DRL system, backup lamps, AWD, rear defroster
2710AUnder hood lamp, map lamps, glove box lamp, dome lamp, visor lamps, accessory delay, dimmer switch illumination, 4x4 system
287.5AMemory seat, GEM system
2910AAudio system
30-Not used
317.5ARear blower system
327.5AHeated mirror, rear defroster
3315AHigh beam lamps
347.5ALux audio system
Power Distribution Box

Ford Explorer (UN105/150; 1997): Engine compartment fuse box diagram

List of fuses in the power distribution box (1997)
№ACircuits protected
Maxi fuses
130ARear window defrost
230APCM power relay
320AFuel system, anti-theft system
420AHeadlamps
530AABS system
630AABS system
720ATrailer park LP and trailer stop LP
830ABattery saver relay and headlamp relay
950ABlower motor
1030APower locks, power Windows and power seats
1120APCM memory and horn
1250AAir ride control relay
1360AInstrument panel fuse panel
1460AIgnition
Mini fuses
130AJBL system
215ARear wiper system
330APower point
420A4WD system
515AAir suspension system
615AAlternator system
710AAir bag system
815ADRL/Fog lamps/Off-road lamps
9-Not used
Maxi fuses
10-Not used
1120AHEGO system
Relays

Ford Explorer (UN105/150; 1997): Relays diagram

№Circuits protected
Relay
1Wiper run relay
2Horn relay
3Wiper HI/LO relay
4WOT A/C relay
5PCM power relay
6Fuel pump relay
Diode
1ABS diode
2PCM diode