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In this article, you will find information about the fuses of the Ford F-Series (F-150) (model 1996), 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 F-150
Fuses, circuit breakers and fuse links 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. 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.
Caution!
- Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. Ford recommends that high current fuses be replaced by a qualified technician.
- Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
- 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.
- 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.
Location of Fuse Boxes
Instrument Panel Fuse Box:
Remove the cover from the lower edge of the instrument panel by pulling on handle to disengage the fasteners.
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.
Fuse Box Diagrams
1996
Instrument Panel Fuses
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30A | Heater / Air conditioner blower |
| 2 | 30A | Wiper / Washer |
| 3 | 3A | Idle position switch (Diesel) |
| 4 | 15A | Exterior lamps Instrument illumination Trailer exterior lamp relay Warning buzzer / chime module |
| 5 | 10A | Air bag restraint |
| 6 | 15A | Air conditioner clutch Diesel auxiliary fuel selector Remote keyless entry |
| 7 | 15A | Turn lamps |
| 8 | 15A | Courtesy / dome / cargo lamps Electric outside mirrors Keyless entry Speedometer Sun visor mirror illumination Warning buzzer / chime module |
| 9 | 25A | Powerpoint |
| 10 | 4A | Instrument illumination |
| 11 | 15A | Radio Radio display dimmer |
| 12 | 20A Circuit Breaker | Electronic shift motor 4-wheel drive Power door locks Power driver seat Power lumbar |
| 13 | 15A | Anti-lock brakes Brake shift interlock Electronic engine control Speed control Stop/hazard lamps Stop sense for electronic engine control |
| 14 | 20A Circuit Breaker | Power windows |
| 15 | 20A | Anti-lock brakes |
| 16 | 15A | Cigarette lighter Generic Scan Tool |
| 17 | 10A | Diesel indicators Electronic transmission Gauges Tachometer Warning buzzer / chime module Warning indicators |
| 18 | 10A | Air bag restraint Automatic day/night mirror Brake shift interlock Electronic shift module 4-wheel drive Speedometer Selectable RPM control (Diesel) Speed control (Diesel) |
Power Distribution Box
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20A | Audio power |
| 2 | 15A | Fog lamps 200 Amp alternator (Diesel ambulance only) |
| 3 | 30A | Daytime running lamps (Canada only) Headlamp flash-to-pass Horn |
| 4 | 25A | Trailer back-up lamps Trailer running lamps |
| 5 | 15A | Back-up lamps Daytime running lamp module (DRL) (Canada only) Oxygen sensor heater Trailer battery charge relay |
| 6 | 10A | Trailer right-hand stop/turn lamp |
| 7 | 10A | Trailer left-hand stop/turn lamp |
| 8 | 30A maxi | Injector driver module |
| 9 | 30A (Gas) 20A (Diesel) | Powertrain control system |
| 10 | 20A maxi | Instrument panel fuses: 15, 18 Starter relay coil |
| 11 | - | Not used |
| 12 | Diode | Powertrain control system relay coil |
| 13 | 50A maxi | Instrument panel fuses: 5, 9,13 |
| 14 | - | Not used |
| 15 | 50A maxi | Instrument panel fuses: 1, 7 Power distribution box: fuse 5 |
| 16 | 20A maxi | Fuel pump feed (Gas engine) |
| 17 | 50A maxi | Alternator charge lamp Idle position switch (Diesel) Instrument panel fuses: 2, 6, 11, 14, 17 Power distribution box: fuse 22 |
| 18 | 30A maxi | Trailer battery charge |
| 19 | 40A maxi | Headlamps |
| 20 | 50A maxi | Instrument panel fuses: 4, 8, 12,16 |
| 21 | 30A maxi | Trailer brake feed |
| 22 | 20A maxi (Gas) 30A (Diesel) | Distributor pickup (Gas engine) Fuel line heater (Diesel) Glow plug controller (Diesel) Ignition coil (Gas engine) Powertrain control system relay coil Thick film integrated (TH) module (Gas engine) |
| Relay 1 | Powertrain control system | |
| Relay 2 | Fuel pump (Gas engine) Injector driver module (IDM relay) (Diesel) | |
| Relay 3 | Horn | |
| Relay 4 | Trailer tow lamps | |
Additional Fuses
| Circuit Protected | Size | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps & High Beam Indicator | 22 Amp Circ. Brkr. | Integral with Headlamp Switch |
| Alternator, 95 Amp | 12 Ga. Fuse Link | At Starting Motor Relay (Gasoline Engine) |
| Alternator, 130 Amp | (2) 12 Ga. Fuse Links | At Starting Motor Relay (Diesel Engine) |
| Diesel Glow Plugs | (2) 14 Ga. Fuse Links | At Starting Motor Relay |