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In this article, you will find information about the fuses of the Ford Ranger (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.
Checking and Replacing Fuses in Ford Ranger
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 you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating.
- 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
Instrument Panel Fuse Box:
Located left side of instrument panel.
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. Ford recommends that high current fuses be replaced by a qualified technician.
Fuse Box Diagrams
1996
Instrument Panel Fuse Box
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.5A | Power mirror |
| 2 | - | Open |
| 3 | 15A | Parking lamps |
| 4 | 10A | Left headlamp |
| 5 | 10A | OBD II system |
| 6 | 7.5A | Airbag system Blower relay |
| 7 | 7.5A | Illum. switches |
| 8 | 10A | Right headlamp Fog lamp system |
| 9 | 10A | Anti-lock system |
| 10 | 7.5A | Speed control GEM system Brake interlock |
| 11 | 7.5A | Warning lamps |
| 12 | 10A | Front wash system |
| 13 | 15A | PCM system Stop lamps 4 wheel drive Anti-lock brake Speed control |
| 14 | 10A/20A | Anti-lock system |
| 15 | 7.5A | Airbag system Alternator |
| 16 | 30A | Front wiper |
| 17 | 15A | Cigar lighter |
| 18 | 15A | A/C system |
| 19 | 25A | Ignition coil PCM system |
| 20 | 7.5A | Radio GEM system Anti-theft |
| 21 | 15A | Hazard lamps |
| 22 | 10A | Turn signals |
| 23 | - | NOT USED |
| 24 | 10A | Starter relay Anti-theft |
| 25 | 7.5A | Speedometer GEM system |
| 26 | 10A | 4R44E/4R55E overdrive Backup lamps DRL system |
| 27 | 10A | Under hood lamp Map lights Glove box lamp Dome lamp Visor lamps 4x4 system |
| 28 | 7.5A | GEM system |
| 29 | 10A | Audio system |
| 30 | - | NOT USED |
| 31 | - | NOT USED |
| 32 | - | NOT USED |
| 33 | 15A | High beam lamps |
| 34 | - | NOT USED |
Power Distribution Box
Relays
1997
Instrument Panel Fuse Box
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.5A | Power mirror |
| 2 | - | Open |
| 3 | 15A | Parking lamps |
| 4 | 10A | Left headlamp |
| 5 | 10A | OBD II system |
| 6 | 7.5A | Airbag system Blower relay Passive deactivation (PAD) module |
| 7 | 7.5A | Illum. switches |
| 8 | 10A | Right headlamp Fog lamp system DRL module |
| 9 | 10A | Anti-lock system |
| 10 | 7.5A | Speed control GEM system Brake interlock A/C system |
| 11 | 7.5A | Warning lamps Instrument cluster gauges |
| 12 | 10A | Front wash system Power Windows |
| 13 | 15A | PCM system Stop lamps 4 wneel drive Anti-lock brake Speed control |
| 14 | 10/20A | Anti-lock system |
| 15 | 7.5A | Airbag system Alternator |
| 16 | 30A | Front wiper |
| 17 | 25A | Cigar lighter |
| 18 | 15A | A/C system |
| 19 | 25A | Ignition coil PCM system |
| 20 | 7.5A | Radio GEM System Anti-theft |
| 21 | 15A | Hazard lamps |
| 22 | 10A | Turn signals |
| 23 | - | NOT USED |
| 24 | 10A | Starter relay Anti-theft |
| 25 | 7.5A | Speedometer GEM system |
| 26 | 10A | 4R44E/5R55E overdrive Backup lamps DRL system |
| 27 | 10A | Map lights Glove box lamp (if equipped) Dome lamp Visor lamps 4x4 system |
| 28 | 7.5A | GEM system |
| 29 | 10A | Audio system |
| 30 | - | NOT USED |
| 31 | - | NOT USED |
| 32 | - | NOT USED |
| 33 | 15A | High beam lamps, DRL system, instrument cluster |
| 34 | - | NOT USED |
| 35 | - | Open |
| 36 | - | Open |
Power Distribution Box
Relays
