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In this article, you will find information about the fuses of the Ford F-250 Light Duty (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 F-250
If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken element. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Even after a fuse is replaced, it may 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 disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.
- 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 replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
Location of Fuse Boxes
Instrument Panel Fuses:
Engine Minifuse Panel: The minifuse panel is located behind the power distribution box.
Power Distribution Box: Lift cover towards left of vehicle to access the power distribution box.
Primary Battery Fuses (Megafuses):
Primary battery fuses are located under the PRIMARY BATTERY FUSE cover next to starter relay. Ford recommends that megafuses only be serviced by a qualified service technician.
Fuse Box Diagrams
1997
Instrument Panel Fuses
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15A | Stop/turn lamps and turn indicators |
| 2 | 5A | Instrument cluster |
| 3 | 25A | Cigarette lighter |
| 4 | 5A | Power mirrors, autolamp, remote anti-theft / keyless entry, headlamp relay and parking lamp relay |
| 5 | 15A | Speed control, daytime running lamps, climate control blend door, backup lamps, A/C clutch coil |
| 6 | 5A | Brake-shift interlock, generic electronic module (GEM) / central timer module (CTM) and air suspension module |
| 7 | - | Not used |
| 8 | 5A | Radio, remote anti-theft / keyless entry, GEM module/CTM module |
| 9 | - | Not used |
| 10 | - | Not used |
| 11 | 30A | Wiper system |
| 12 | 5A | On-board diagnostic (OBD II) data link connector |
| 13 | 15A | Brake ON/OFF switch, rear anti-lock brake module and brake pressure switch |
| 14 | 15A | Interior lamps and accessory delay relay |
| 15 | 5A | GEM module/CTM module |
| 16 | 20A | High beam headlamps |
| 17 | - | Not used |
| 18 | 5A | Instrument illumination |
| 19 | 10A | Air bag diagnostic monitor, instrument cluster |
| 20 | 5A | GEM module/CTM module and powertrain control module (PCM) |
| 21 | 15A | Starter relay |
| 22 | 10A | Air bag diagnostic monitor and passenger air bag deactivate switch |
| 23 | 10A | 4WD clutch relay, electronic flasher, 4WD/2WD vacuum solenoids and trailer tow battery charge relay |
| 24 | 10A | l/P blower relay |
| 25 | 5A | 4WABS module and relay |
| 26 | 10A | Right low beam headlamp and DRL module |
| 27 | 5A | Foglamp relay |
| 28 | 10A | Left low beam headlamp |
| 29 | 5A | Autolamp, instrument cluster, transmission control indicator lamp and switch |
| 30 | 30A | Ignition coils and PCM relay |
| 31 | - | Not used |
| 1 | Interior lamps relay | |
| 2 | Battery saver relay | |
| 3 | Not used | |
| 4 | One touch down relay | |
| 5 | Accessory delay relay | |
Power Distribution Box
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20A | Trailer tow back-up and tail lamps |
| 2 | 10A | Air bag diagnostic monitor |
| 3 | 15A | Power locks |
| 4 | 15A | Air suspension |
| 5 | 20A | Horn |
| 6 | 15A | Audio system |
| 7 | 15A | Parking and tail lamps |
| 8 | 30A | Headlamps |
| 9 | 15A | Daytime running lamps and fog lamps |
| 10 | 25A | Auxiliary power point |
| 11 | - | Not used |
| 12 | - | Not used |
| 13 | - | Not used |
| 14 | 60A/20A | 4W ABS/rear anti-lock brake |
| 15 | 50A | Air suspension compressor |
| 16 | 40A | Trailer tow battery charge and stop/turn lamps |
| 17 | 30A | 4WD transfer case shift motor and clutch |
| 18 | 30A | Driver power seat |
| 19 | 20A | Fuel pump |
| 20 | 50A | Instrument panel fuse panei ignition switch feed |
| 21 | 50A | Instrument panel fuse panei ignition switch feed |
| 22 | 50A | l/P fuse panei battery feed |
| 23 | 40A | l/P blower |
| 24 | 30A | PCM power |
| 25 | 30A | Power Windows |
| 26 | - | Not used |
| 27 | - | Not used |
| 28 | 30A | Trailer tow electronic brake |
| 29 | - | Not used |
| 1 | Rear ABS diode | |
| 2 | PCM diode | |
| 1 | Windshield wipers HI/LO speed | |
| 2 | Windshield wipers run/park relay | |
| 3 | Washer pump relay | |
| 4 | Fuel pump relay | |
| 5 | Horn relay | |
| 6 | PCM power relay | |
Engine Minifuse Panel
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5A | Powertrain control module (PCM) |
| 2 | 20A | Trailer tow stop / turn lamps |
| 3 | - | Not used |
| 4 | - | Not used |
| 5 | - | Not used |
| 6 | - | Not used |
Primary Battery Fuses (Megafuses)
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 175A | Power network box megafuse |
| 2 | 175A | Alternator megafuse |
| 3 | 20A | Alternator field minifuse |