Ford Explorer (2011 – 2015) Fuse Box Location and Diagrams
This blog displays the locations and diagrams of Ford Explorer fuse boxes from 2011 to 2015. It assists you in quickly locating and identifying fuses for electrical repair and troubleshooting to maintain the safe and efficient operation of your car’s systems.
Fuses
If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components.
Note: 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.
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
| COLOR | ||||
| Fuse rating | Mini fuses | Standard fuses | Maxi fuses | Cartridge maxi fuses |
| 2A | Grey | Grey | — | — |
| 3A | Violet | Violet | — | — |
| 4A | Pink | Pink | — | — |
| 5A | Tan | Tan | — | — |
| 7.5A | Brown | Brown | — | — |
| 10A | Red | Red | — | — |
| 15A | Blue | Blue | — | — |
| 20A | Yellow | Yellow | Yellow | Blue |
| 25A | Natural | Natural | — | — |
| 30A | Green | Green | Green | Pink |
| 40A | — | — | Orange | Green |
| 50A | — | — | Red | Red |
| 60A | — | — | Blue | Yellow |
| 70A | — | — | Tan | — |
| 80A | — | — | Natural | — |
Fuse Box Locations
Passenger Compartment
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover.
Engine Compartment
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
WARNING:
- Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.
- To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box Diagram
Ford Explorer (2011 to 2012)
The fuses are coded as follows:
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Protected Circuits |
| 1 | 30A | One touch up/down driver side front window |
| 2 | 15A | Not used (spare) |
| 3 | 30A | One touch up/down passenger side front window |
| 4 | 10A | Interior demand lamps (overhead console, 2nd row, cargo), glove box lamp, 2nd and 3rd row seat release, visor lamps |
| 5 | 20A | Amplifier |
| 6 | 5A | Not used (spare) |
| 7 | 7.5A | Memory seat module logic feed |
| 8 | 10A | Not used (spare) |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Protected Circuits |
| 9 | 10A | 4” Radio display (without SYNC®), Power liftgate logic, Electronic finish panel |
| 10 | 10A | Run/accessory relay (wipers, rear washer), Rain sensor |
| 11 | 10A | Instrument cluster, Heads-up display |
| 12 | 15A | Interior courtesy lamps (overhead console, 2nd row, cargo), Puddle lamps, Console bin LED, Backlighting |
| 13 | 15A | Right turn lamps, Right trailer tow (TT) turn/stop lamps |
| 14 | 15A | Left turn lamps, Left TT turn/stop lamps |
| 15 | 15A | Reverse lamps, Stop lamps, High-mounted stop lamp |
| 16 | 10A | Low beam headlamps (right) |
| 17 | 10A | Low beam headlamps (left) |
| 18 | 10A | Keypad illumination, Brake shift interlock (BSI), Start button run indicator, Passive anti-theft system (PATS), Powertrain control module (PCM) wake-up, Rear seat power enable |
| 19 | 20A | Memory seat power |
| 20 | 20A | Locks |
| 21 | 10A | Intelligent access (IA), Keypad |
| 22 | 20A | Horn relay |
| 23 | 15A | Steering wheel control module, IA, Headlamp switch |
| 24 | 15A | Datalink connector, Steering wheel control module |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Protected Circuits |
| 25 | 15A | Liftgate release |
| 26 | 5A | Radio frequency module |
| 27 | 20A | IA module |
| 28 | 15A | Ignition switch, Push button start |
| 29 | 20A | Radio, 8” SYNC® Multi-function display screen, SYNC® module, Global positioning system module |
| 30 | 15A | Front park lamps |
| 31 | 5A | Trailer tow brake controller |
| 32 | 15A | 110V AC power point, Power folding mirror, Power mirrors, One touch up/down front windows, Door lock illumination |
| 33 | 10A | Occupant classification sensor |
| 34 | 10A | Blind spot monitor, Rearview camera, Reverse sensing system |
| 35 | 5A | Heads-up display, Climate control humidity sensor, Terrain management system, Hill descent switch, Headlamp switch IGN sense |
| 36 | 10A | Not used (spare) |
| 37 | 10A | Restraints control module |
| 38 | 10A | Auto-dimming rear view mirror, Moon roof |
| 39 | 15A | High beam headlamps |
| 40 | 10A | Rear park lamps, License plate lamps |
| 41 | 7.5A | Overdrive cancel, Tow/haul |
| 42 | 5A | Not used (spare) |
| 43 | 10A | Not used (spare) |
| 44 | 10A | Not used (spare) |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Protected Circuits |
| 45 | 5A | Not used (spare) |
| 46 | 10A | Climate control module |
| 47 | 15A | Fog lamps, left and right turn signal mirror feed |
| 48 | 30A Circuit Breaker | Rear power windows, Passenger power window, One touch down (driver side only) |
| 49 | Delayed accessory relay | Body control module |
Ford Explorer (2013 to 2015)
The fuses are coded as follows:
| Fuse or relay number | Fuse amp rating | Protected components |
| 1 | 30A | One-touch up and down driver front window |
| 2 | 15A | Not used (spare) |
| 3 | 30A | One-touch up and down passenger front window |
| 4 | 10A | Interior demand lamps (overhead console, second row, cargo), Glove box lamp, Second and third row seat release, Visor lamps |
| Fuse or relay number | Fuse amp rating | Protected components |
| 5 | 20A | Amplifier |
| 6 | 5A | Not used (spare) |
| 7 | 7.5A | Memory seat module logic feed |
| 8 | 10A | Not used (spare) |
| 9 | 10A | 4-inch radio display, Power liftgate logic, Electronic finish panel, SYNC |
| 10 | 10A | Run/accessory relay (wipers, rear washer), Rain sensor |
| 11 | 10A | Instrument cluster, Heads-up display |
| 12 | 15A | Interior courtesy lamps (overhead console, Second row, cargo), Puddle lamps, Console bin LED, Backlighting |
| 13 | 15A | Right turn lamps, Right trailer tow turn/stop lamps |
| 14 | 15A | Left turn lamps, Left trailer tow turn/stop lamps |
| 15 | 15A | Reverse lamps, Stop lamps, High-mounted stop lamp |
| 16 | 10A | Low beam headlamps (right) |
| 17 | 10A | Low beam headlamps (left) |
| 18 | 10A | Keypad illumination, Brake shift interlock, Start button run indicator, Passive anti-theft system, Powertrain control module wake-up, Rear seat power enable |
| 19 | 20A | Memory seat power |
| 20 | 20A | Locks |
| 21 | 10A | Intelligent access, Keypad |
| Fuse or relay number | Fuse amp rating | Protected components |
| 22 | 20A | Horn relay |
| 23 | 15A | Steering wheel control module, Intelligent access, Headlamp switch |
| 24 | 15A | Datalink connector, Steering wheel control module |
| 25 | 15A | Liftgate release |
| 26 | 5A | Radio frequency module |
| 27 | 20A | Intelligent access module |
| 28 | 15A | Ignition switch, Push-button start switch |
| 29 | 20A | Radio, Global positioning system module |
| 30 | 15A | Front park lamps |
| 31 | 5A | Trailer tow brake controller |
| 32 | 15A | 110-volt AC power point, Power folding mirror, Power mirrors, One-touch up and down front windows, Door lock illumination, Memory switch illumination |
| 33 | 10A | Occupant classification sensor |
| 34 | 10A | Blind spot monitor, Rearview camera, Reverse sensing system, Lane departure warning module |
| 35 | 5A | Heads-up display, Climate control humidity sensor, Terrain management system, Hill descent switch, Headlamp switch ignition sensor |
| 36 | 10A | Heated steering wheel |
| 37 | 10A | Restraints control module |
| Fuse or relay number | Fuse amp rating | Protected components |
| 38 | 10A | Auto-dimming rearview mirror, Moonroof |
| 39 | 15A | High beam headlamp shutters |
| 40 | 10A | Rear park lamps, License plate lamps, Trailer tow park lamps |
| 41 | 7.5A | Overdrive cancel, Tow/haul |
| 42 | 5A | Not used (spare) |
| 43 | 10A | Not used (spare) |
| 44 | 10A | Not used (spare) |
| 45 | 5A | Not used (spare) |
| 46 | 10A | Climate control module |
| 47 | 15A | Fog lamps, left and right turn signal mirror feed |
| 48 | 30A Circuit Breaker | Rear power windows, Passenger power window, One-touch down (driver side only), Driver window switch |
| 49 | Delayed accessory relay | Body control module |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box Diagram
Ford Explorer (2011 to 2012)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 1 | — | Not used |
| 2 | — | Not used |
| 3 | 30A** | Trailer brake control module |
| 4 | 30A** | Wipers, Front washer |
| 5 | 50A** | Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump |
| 6 | — | Not used |
| 7 | 30A** | Power liftgate |
| 8 | 20A** | Moon roof |
| 9 | 20A** | Power point #2 (console rear) |
| 10 | — | 3rd row rear seat release relay |
| 11 | — | Rear window defroster relay |
| 12 | — | Trailer tow battery charge relay |
| 13 | — | Starter motor relay |
| 14 | — | Not used |
| 15 | — | Fuel pump relay |
| 16 | — | Not used |
| 17 | 40A** | 110V AC power point |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 18 | 40A** | Front blower motor |
| 19 | 30A** | Starter motor |
| 20 | 20A** | Power point #1/cigar lighter |
| 21 | 20A** | Power point #3 (cargo area) |
| 22 | 30A** | 3rd row seat module |
| 23 | 30A** | Driver power seat, Memory module |
| 24 | 30A** | Trailer tow (TT) battery charge |
| 25 | — | Not used |
| 26 | 40A** | Rear window defroster, Heated mirrors |
| 27 | 20A** | Power point (console) |
| 28 | 30A** | Climate controlled seats |
| 29 | — | Not used |
| 30 | — | Not used |
| 31 | — | Not used |
| 32 | — | Auxiliary blower motor relay |
| 33 | — | Not used |
| 34 | — | Blower motor relay |
| 35 | — | Not used |
| 36 | — | Not used |
| 37 | — | TT right stop/turn lamps relay |
| 38 | — | TT back up relay |
| 39 | 40A** | Auxiliary blower motor |
| 40 | — | Not used |
| 41 | — | Not used |
| 42 | 30A** | Passenger seat |
| 43 | 40A** | ABS valves |
| 44 | — | Rear washer relay |
| 45 | 5A* | Rain sensor |
| 46 | — | Not used |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 47 | — | Not used |
| 48 | — | Not used |
| 49 | — | Not used |
| 50 | 15A* | Heated mirrors |
| 51 | — | Not used |
| 52 | — | Not used |
| 53 | — | TT left stop/turn lamps relay |
| 54 | — | Not used |
| 55 | — | Wiper relay |
| 56 | — | Not used |
| 57 | 20A* | Left high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps |
| 58 | 10A* | Alternator sensor |
| 59 | 10A* | Brake on/off (BOO) switch |
| 60 | 10A* | TT back-up lamps |
| 61 | 20A* | 2nd row seat release |
| 62 | 10A* | A/C clutch |
| 63 | 15A* | TT stop/turn lamps |
| 64 | 15A* | Rear wipers |
| 65 | 30A* | Fuel pump |
| 66 | — | Powertrain control module (PCM) relay |
| 67 | 20A* | Vehicle power (VPWR) #2 (emission related powertrain components) |
| 68 | 15A* | VPWR #4 (ignition coils) |
| 69 | 15A* | VPWR #1 (PCM) |
| 70 | 10A* | VPWR #3 (coil), All-wheel drive module, A/C clutch |
| 71 | — | Not used |
| 72 | — | Not used |
| 73 | — | Not used |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 74 | — | Not used |
| 75 | — | Not used |
| 76 | — | Not used |
| 77 | — | TT park lamps relay |
| 78 | 20A* | Right HID headlamps |
| 79 | 5A* | Adaptive cruise control (ACC) |
| 80 | — | Not used |
| 81 | — | Not used |
| 82 | 15A* | Rear washer |
| 83 | — | Not used |
| 84 | 20A* | TT park lamps |
| 85 | — | Not used |
| 86 | 7.5A* | PCM keep-alive power, PCM relay, Canister vent solenoid |
| 87 | 5A* | Run/start |
| 88 | — | Run/start relay |
| 89 | 5A* | Front blower relay coil, Electrical Power Assist Steering (EPAS) module |
| 90 | 10A* | PCM |
| 91 | 10A* | ACC |
| 92 | 10A* | ABS module, Plant EVAC and fill |
| 93 | 5A* | Rear blower motor, Rear defroster, TT battery charge relays |
| 94 | 30A** | Passenger compartment fuse panel run/start |
| 95 | — | Not used |
| 96 | — | Not used |
| 97 | — | Not used |
| 98 | — | A/C clutch relay |
| *Mini Fuses **Cartridge Fuses | ||
Ford Explorer (2013 to 2015)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
| Fuse or relay number | Fuse amp rating | Protected components |
| 1 | — | Not used |
| 2 | — | Not used |
| 3 | 30A** | Trailer brake control module |
| Fuse or relay number | Fuse amp rating | Protected components |
| 4 | 30A** | Wipers, Front washer |
| 5 | 50A** | Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump |
| 6 | — | Not used |
| 7 | 30A** | Power liftgate |
| 8 | 20A** | Moonroof |
| 9 | 20A** | Power point #2 (console rear) |
| 10 | — | 3rd row rear seat release relay |
| 11 | — | Rear window defroster relay |
| 12 | — | Trailer tow battery charge relay |
| 13 | — | Starter motor relay |
| 14 | — | Engine cooling fan #2 high speed relay |
| 15 | — | Fuel pump relay |
| 16 | — | Not used |
| 17 | 40A** | 110V AC powerpoint |
| 18 | 40A** | Front blower motor |
| 19 | 30A** | Starter motor |
| 20 | 20A** | Powerpoint #1/cigar lighter |
| 21 | 20A** | Powerpoint #3 (cargo area) |
| 22 | 30A** | 3rd row seat module |
| 23 | 30A** | Driver power seat, Memory module |
| 24 | 30A** | Trailer tow (TT) battery charge |
| 25 | — | Not used |
| 26 | 40A** | Rear window defroster, Heated mirrors |
| 27 | 20A** | Powerpoint (console) |
| 28 | 30A** | Climate controlled seats |
| 29 | 40A** | Engine cooling fan #1 high speed power, Engine cooling fan #1 and #2 low speed primary fuse |
| Fuse or relay number | Fuse amp rating | Protected components |
| 30 | 40A** | Engine cooling fan #2 high speed fuse |
| 31 | 25A** | Engine cooling fan #1 and #2 low speed secondary fuse |
| 32 | — | Auxiliary blower motor relay |
| 33 | — | Engine cooling fan #1 and #2 low speed relay #2 |
| 34 | — | Blower motor relay |
| 35 | — | Engine cooling fan #1 high speed relay, Engine cooling fan #1 and #2 low speed relay #1 |
| 36 | — | Not used |
| 37 | — | TT right stop/turn lamps relay |
| 38 | — | TT back up relay |
| 39 | 40A** | Auxiliary blower motor |
| 40 | — | Not used |
| 41 | — | Not used |
| 42 | 30A** | Passenger seat |
| 43 | 40A** | ABS valves |
| 44 | — | Rear washer relay |
| 45 | 5A* | Rain sensor |
| 46 | — | Not used |
| 47 | — | Not used |
| 48 | — | Not used |
| 49 | — | Not used |
| 50 | 15A* | Heated mirrors |
| 51 | — | Not used |
| 52 | — | Not used |
| 53 | — | TT left stop/turn lamps relay |
| 54 | — | Not used |
| 55 | — | Wiper relay |
| 56 | 15A* | Transmission control module |
| Fuse or relay number | Fuse amp rating | Protected components |
| 57 | 20A* | Left high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps |
| 58 | 10A* | Alternator sensor |
| 59 | 10A* | Brake on/off (BOO) switch |
| 60 | 10A* | TT back-up lamps |
| 61 | 20A* | 2nd row seat release |
| 62 | 10A* | A/C clutch |
| 63 | 15A* | TT stop/turn lamps |
| 64 | 15A* | Rear wipers |
| 65 | 30A* | Fuel pump |
| 66 | — | Powertrain control module (PCM) relay |
| 67 | 20A* | Vehicle power (VPWR) #2 (emission related powertrain components) |
| 68 | 20A* | VPWR #4 (ignition coils) |
| 69 | 20A* | VPWR #1 (PCM) |
| 70 | 10A* | VPWR #3 (coil), All-wheel drive module, A/C variable compressor control |
| 71 | — | Not used |
| 72 | — | Not used |
| 73 | — | Not used |
| 74 | — | Not used |
| 75 | — | Not used |
| 76 | — | Not used |
| 77 | — | TT park lamps relay |
| 78 | 20A* | Right HID headlamps |
| 79 | 5A* | Adaptive cruise control (ACC) |
| 80 | — | Not used |
| 81 | — | Not used |
| 82 | 15A* | Rear washer |
| Fuse or relay number | Fuse amp rating | Protected components |
| 83 | — | Not used |
| 84 | 20A* | TT park lamps |
| 85 | — | Not used |
| 86 | 7.5A* | PCM keep-alive power, PCM relay, Canister vent solenoid |
| 87 | 5A* | Run/start relay coil |
| 88 | — | Run/start relay |
| 89 | 5A* | Front blower relay coil, Electrical Power Assist Steering (EPAS) module |
| 90 | 10A* | PCM, TCM, ECM (2.0L engine) |
| 91 | 10A* | ACC |
| 92 | 10A* | ABS module, Plant EVAC and fill |
| 93 | 5A* | Rear blower motor, Rear defroster, TT battery charge relays |
| 94 | 30A** | Passenger compartment fuse panel run/start |
| 95 | — | Not used |
| 96 | — | Not used |
| 97 | — | Not used |
| 98 | — | A/C clutch relay |
| *Mini Fuses **Cartridge Fuses | ||
