Fuse Box Diagram Ford Explorer (1996-2001) (2024)

FAQs

What are the main fuses in fuse box? ›

Your fuse box will have two sets of fuses. At the bottom will be 15-amp and 20-amp screw-in fuses with glass faces that are exposed and visible. These fuses will service branch light circuits and outlet circuits. At the top will be 30-amp or 40-amp cartridge main fuses for ovens, laundry rooms, or stoves.

The two most common symptoms are: An overloaded circuit which will blow the fuses in question. As a result, this will cause any associated devices to disconnect. Lastly, the smell of burning is another clear indication of a faulty fuse, as well as the smell you will notice burn marks on the fuse box.

The main fuse box is typically located under the hood, while secondary fuse panels might be inside the car, often near the dashboard or steering wheel. The fuse's wire conductor breaks when the current exceeds the ampere limit, which manufacturers usually define along with different color codes on each fuse.

There are two fuse boxes, one located near the engine or under the hood and the other is located near the driver seat. The car fuse box under the hood protects engine components including engine control unit (ECU), cooling fan, ABS motor and battery.

Well, there are a few telltale signs to look out for. Firstly, visually inspect the fuse and see if the filament inside is intact or broken. A blown fuse typically has a broken filament and a black or gray discoloration around it.

The main relay acts like most other relays, but it specifically connects and controls the fuel system and the PCM. The relay turns on and activates both these systems when you turn your key in the ignition.

Most vehicles have two fuse boxes, with one under the hood and the other in the cabin. You can usually find the other fuse box in the dashboard on the driver's side, but some manufacturers also place it below the glove box. If the interior fuse box isn't there, you can try checking the luggage compartment.

On the passenger side, there is also a battery, and the fuse box is located nearby. You will often find tabs on the side of the fuse box cover that need to be pressed in to release them. While most vehicles have the battery in the engine bay, some may not.

A switched fuse is one that only has power when the ignition is turned on, while a constant fuse always has power.

Vehicle development has evolved over the past several decades to a point where it seems every vehicle function is controlled by a computer, right down to the engine itself. This is actually the case for the engine and its related functions as it is controlled by the engine control module, or ECM.

What is engine control unit fuse? ›

Well, you see, that fuse protects the ECU (Engine control unit or ECM engine control module) from over amperage's. So if there's an electrical surge, the brain is protected. On a newer model car the ECU/ECM controls everything ignition related AT LEAST. Timing, ignition, air.

The fuse breaks the circuit if a fault in an appliance causes too much current to flow. This protects the wiring and the appliance if something goes wrong. The fuse contains a piece of wire that melts easily. If the current going through the fuse is too great, the wire heats up until it melts and breaks the circuit.

A) Main Switch – this allows you to turn off the electricity supply to your home. You might have more than one mains switch, for example if your home has electric storage heaters. In this case you may have a separate fusebox.

A blown fuse can trigger a circuit breaker, which will knock out the power to a section of your home. Getting to the bottom of the problem will help you get the power back on as soon as possible.