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In this article, you will find information about the fuses of the Ford Windstar (model 1998), 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 Windstar
Fuses and maxi-fuses (high-current 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 caused a blown fuse. Before you replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriate fuses.
If you need to check a fuse, find the fuse panel for the electrical system, which is located under the instrument panel, and follow these steps:
- To remove the fuse panel cover, pull down on the fuse panel cover handle.
- On the fuse panel, find the number of the fuse you want to check.
- Use the fuse puller tool to remove the fuse.
- 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 with a fuse of the correct amperage rating.
- Put the fuse panel cover back on.
Even after you replace a fuse, it may 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.
- Fuse links should only be repaired by your dealer.
- 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.
Location of Fuse Boxes
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel:
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel:
Relays:
Relays are devices which receive signals from components or systems. After receiving signals, relays transfer these signals to activate or deactivate other components or systems. One relay box is located with the maxi-fuses near the battery and one is located with the fuse panel under the instrument panel.
Fuse Box Diagrams
1998
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
| № | Name | A | Circuit Protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power Mirror | 10A | Data Link Connector (DLC) / Power Mirrors |
| 2 | Prove Out | 5A | Start interrupt relay / GEM |
| 3 | Dimmer Illumination | 5A | Instrument illumination |
| 4 | Headlamp | 15A | LH headlamp (Low Beam) |
| 5 | Trailer Tow | 15A | Trailer park lamps |
| 6 | - | - | Not used |
| 7 | Stoplamp | 15A | Brake On/Off (BOO) switch / Stoplamps / Trailer RH and LH relay / Brake snift interlock / RAP module / Speed control module / Trailer electric brake module / ABS module / PCM |
| 8 | Audio/Amp | 25A | Radio amplifier / Subwoofer amplifier |
| 9 | Park Lamps | 10A | Parklamps / Side marker lamps / License lamps / Trailer park lamp relay / Electric brake module |
| 10 | Headlamp | 15A | RH headlamp (Low beam) |
| 11 | Fusing | 15A | I/P fuses 3 and 9 |
| 12 | Run/Acc | 10A | GEM/RAP module / Auxiliary warning module / Overhead console |
| 13 | Audio | 15A | Radio / Remote headphone / CD disk changer |
| 14 | Run/Start | 5A | Instrument cluster / Auxiliary warning module/ Air bag |
| 15 | - | - | Not Used |
| 16 | Horn | 20A | Horns |
| 17 | Fog Lamp | 15A | Fog lamps |
| 18 | Front Wiper | 25A | Windshield wiper / Washer system |
| 19 | GEM | 15A | GEM/RAP module |
| 20 | Ignition | 25A | Ignition coil / Ignition capacitor / PCM power relay |
| 21 | Run | 10A | Shiftlock actuator / Rear window defrost / GEM / Air bag module / A/C-heater control switch / Blend door actuator |
| 22 | Power Access | 20A | Rear cigar lighter / Power plug |
| 23 | Flash to Pass | 15A | Flash to Pass |
| 24 | Rear Wiper | 20A | Rear wiper / Rear washer system |
| 25 | Hazards | 15A | Instrument cluster / Turn signal lamps |
| 26 | Trailer | 15A | Trailer Turn / Stop / Hazard lamps |
| 27 | Turn Lamps | 15A | Electronic flasher |
| 28 | Front Cigar | 20 | Front cigar lighter |
| 29 | Interior Illumination | 15A | Interior lamps / Battery saver relay / Delayed accessory relay |
| 30 | Speed Control | 15A | ABS module / Speed control module/Brake pressure switch |
| 31 | Load Leveling | 10A | Rear air suspension |
| 32 | - | - | Not used |
| 33 | ABS | 15A | ABS lamp relay / Back-up lamps / GEM / RAP module / Day / night mirror |
| 34 | - | - | Not used |
| 35 | - | - | Not used |
| 36 | Blower | 30A | Front blower motor |
| 37 | Power Door Locks | 20A | Power door lock |
| 38 | High Beam | 15A | LH and RH high beams |
| 39 | - | - | Not used |
| 40 | - | - | Not used |
| 41 | Autolamps | 5A | Autolamp Relay / Day / night mirror |
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel
| № | Name | A | Circuit Protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Trailer tow | 50A | Trailer adapter |
| B | Fan-Hi | 60A | Engine cooling fans (HI speed) |
| C | Start | 60A | Starter motor solenoid / Ignition switch / I/P fuse panel (fuses 2, 30, 36) |
| D | Ignition | 60A | Ignition switch / I/P fuse panel (fuses 8, 12, 14, 18, 20, 21, 24, 27, 33) |
| E | Rear blower | 40A | Auxiliary blower motor |
| F | Seat | 60A | Power seats |
| G | Windows | 30A CB | Power Windows |
| H | Fan-Lo | 40A | Engine cooling fans (LO speed) |
| J | Battery | 60A | Power accessory/ I/P Fuse panel (fuses 1, 7, 13, 19, 25, 31, 37) |
| K | Lights | 60A | Headlamps / I/P fuse panel (fuses 10, 11, 23, 29, 35, 41) |
| L | ABS | 60A | ABS |
| M | Heated backlight | 60A | Heated backlight / I/P fuse panel (fuses, 22, 28, 16) |
| N | Fuel | 20A | Fuel pump |
| P | Air Bag | 10A | Air bag module |
| R | PCM | 30A | PCM |
| S | - | - | Not used |
| T | - | - | Not used |
| U | - | - | Not used |
| V | Trans light | 10A | Transmission control switch / Canister vent solenoid |
| W | - | - | Not used |
| AA | Air Ride | 60A | Air ride suspension |
| AB | - | - | Not used |
| Diode | Circuit protection | ||
| D1 | Hood switch | ||
Relays
