Ford Explorer (2016 – 2019) Fuse Box Location and Diagrams
This page covers fuse box locations and schematics for Ford Explorer cars made between 2016 and 2019. Recognize the locations of fuse boxes, fuse panel layouts, and effective management techniques for vehicle electrical components.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
Ford Explorer (2016 to 2019)
Fuse box location
The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
Fuse box diagram
| Fuse or relay number | Fuse Rating | Protected Components |
| 1 | 10A1 — | Demand lamps. Battery saver. (2016 to 2018) Not used (2019) |
| 2 | 7.5A1 | Memory seat switch (lumbar power). |
| 3 | 20A1 | Driver unlock relay. |
| 4 | 5A1 | Aftermarket electronic brake controller. |
| 5 | 20A1 | Rear heated seat module. |
| 6 | — | Not used. |
| 7 | — | Not used. |
| 8 | — | Not used. |
| 9 | — | Not used. |
| 10 | 5A2 | Securicode™ keyless entry keypad. Hands free liftgate. |
| 11 | 5A2 | Rear climate control module. |
| 12 | 7.5A2 | Front climate control module. |
| Fuse or relay number | Fuse Rating | Protected Components |
| 13 | — 7.5A2 | Not used (2016) Instrument cluster. Smart data link. Steering column control module. (2017) |
| 14 | 10A2 | Extended power module. |
| 15 | 10A2 | Smart datalink connector power. Heads up display. |
| 16 | — | Not used. |
| 17 | 5A2 | Electronic finish panel. |
| 18 | 5A2 | Push button start switch. Ignition switch. Key inhibit. |
| 19 | 7.5A2 | Transmission control switch. |
| 20 | — | Not used. |
| 21 | 5A2 | Terrain management switch. Heads up display. Humidity sensor. |
| 22 | 5A2 | Occupant classification sensor. |
| 23 | 10A1 | Delayed accessory power. Power windows. Moonroof. Folding mirror relay. DC inverter. Window/moonroof switch illumination. |
| 24 | 20A1 | Central lock relay. |
| 25 | 30A1 | Left-hand front smart window motor. Door zone module. |
| 26 | 30A1 | Right-hand front smart window motor. Door zone module. |
| 27 | 30A1 | Moonroof. |
| 28 | 20A1 | Sony amplifier – 10 channel. |
| 29 | 30A1 | Sony amplifier – 14 channel. |
| Fuse or relay number | Fuse Rating | Protected Components |
| 30 | — | Not used. |
| 31 | — | Not used. |
| 32 | 10A1 | SYNC. GPS module. Display. Radio frequency receiver. |
| 33 | 20A1 | Radio. |
| 34 | 30A1 | Run/start relay. |
| 35 | 5A1 | Restraints control module. Extended power module. |
| 36 | 15A1 | Lane departure warning module. Auto high beam. EC mirrors. Rear heated seats. |
| 37 | 20A1 | Heated steering wheel. |
| 38 | 30A 3 | Left-hand front window motor. Rear power window motors. |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Ford Explorer (2016 to 2019)
Fuse box location
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. It has high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
Fuse box diagram
| Fuse or Relay Number | Fuse Rating | Protected Components |
| 1 | 20A1 | Powertrain control module power. |
| 2 | 20A1 | Engine emissions (MIL). |
| 3 | 20A1 | A/C clutch control relay coil. VACC. Active grille shutters. |
| 4 | 20A1 | Ignition coils. |
| 5 | — | Not used. |
| 6 | — | Not used. |
| 7 | — | Not used. |
| 8 | — | Not used. |
| 9 | — | Not used. |
| 10 | 15A1 | Heated mirrors. |
| 11 | — — | Right hand side electronic cooling fan 3 relay. (2016 to 2018) Not used. (2019) |
| 12 | 40A2 | Heated rear window. |
| 13 | — | Not used. |
| 14 | — | Powertrain control module relay. |
| 15 | 20A1 | Horn relay power. |
| 16 | 10A1 | A/C clutch relay power. |
| 17 | — | Rear heated window and heated mirrors relay. |
| 18 | — | Rear blower motor relay. |
| 19 | — | Not used. |
| 20 | — | Left hand side cooling fan relay. |
| 21 | — | Cooling fans series/parallel relay. |
| 22 | 25A2 | Electronic fan relay 2. |
| Fuse or Relay Number | Fuse Rating | Protected Components |
| 23 | — | Not used. |
| 24 | — — | Not used. (2016 to 2018) Right hand side electronic cooling fan 3 relay. (2019) |
| 25 | — | Not used. |
| 26 | 30A2 | Anti-lock brake system valves. |
| 27 | 30A2 | Trailer tow battery charge relay power. |
| 28 | — | Not used. |
| 29 | — | Run/start relay. |
| 30 | — | Not used. |
| 31 | 10A1 | Electric power-assisted steering. |
| 32 | 10A1 | Anti-lock brake system module. |
| 33 | 10A1 | Powertrain control module (ISPR). |
| 34 | 10A1 | Blind spot information system. Adaptive cruise control. Front view camera. Rear camera. |
| 35 | — | Not used. |
| 36 | — | Blower motor relay. |
| 37 | — | Trailer tow battery charge relay. |
| 38 | — | A/C compressor clutch relay. |
| 39 | — | Horn relay. |
| 40 | — | Not used. |
| 41 | 40A2 | Rear blower motor. |
| 42 | — | Not used. |
| 43 | 40A2 | Front blower motor. |
| 44 | 50A3 | Voltage quality module bus. |
| 45 | 40A3 | Electronic fan relay 1. |
| Fuse or Relay Number | Fuse Rating | Protected Components |
| 46 | 30A3 | Trailer tow brake controller. |
| 47 | — | Not used. |
| 48 | 50A3 | Body control module RP1 bus. |
| 49 | — | Not used. |
| 50 | 50A3 | Body control module RP2 bus. |
| 51 | 50A3 | Electronic fan relay 3. |
| 52 | 60A3 | Anti-lock brake system pump. |
| 53 | — | Not used. |
| 54 | — | Not used. |
| 55 | — | Not used. |
| 56 | 40A2 | Power inverter. |
| 57 | — | Not used. |
| 58 | — | Not used. |
| 59 | — | Not used. |
| 60 | 20A2 | Power point (front console bin). |
| 61 | — | Not used. |
| 62 | 20A2 | Power point (instrument panel). |
| 63 | 30A2 | Fuel pump. |
| 64 | — | Not used. |
| 65 | 20A2 | Power point (2nd row) (without USB charger). |
| 66 | — | Not used. |
| 67 | 20A2 | Power point (cargo area). |
| 68 | — | Not used. |
| Fuse or Relay Number | Fuse Rating | Protected Components |
| 69 | 30A2 | Power liftgate. |
| 70 | 20A2
15A2 | Trailer tow left-hand and right-hand stop and direction indicator lamps. (2016) Trailer tow left-hand and right-hand stop and direction indicator lamps. (2017 to 2019)
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| 71 | — | Not used. |
| 72 | 30A2 | Heated/cooled seats. |
| 73 | 30A2 | Driver seat module. Driver seat power. |
| 74 | 30A2 | Passenger seat power. |
| 75 | 30A2 | Front wiper motor. |
| 76 | — | Not used. |
| 77 | — | Not used. |
| 78 | 30A2 | 3rd row power folding seat module relay. |
| 79 | 30A2 | Starter relay. |
| 80 | — | Not used. |
| 81 | 10A1 | Trailer tow back-up lamp relay. |
| 82 | — 20A | Not used. (2016 and 2017) Steering column lock (if equipped). (2018 and 2019) |
| 83 | 10A1 | Brake on/off switch. |
| 84 | — | Not used. |
| 85 | 5A1 | 2nd row USB charger (if equipped). |
| 86 | — | Not used. |
| 87 | — | Not used. |
| 88 | — | Not used. |
| 89 | — | Not used. |
| 90 | — | Not used. |
| 91 | — | Not used. |
| Fuse or Relay Number | Fuse Rating | Protected Components |
| 92 | 15A1 | Multi-contour seat module relay. |
| 93 | 10A1 | Alternator sense. |
| 94 | 15A1 | Rear washer relay. |
| 95 | 15A1 | Rear wiper relay. |
| 96 | 10A1 | Powertrain control module relay coil power. |
| 97 | 5A1 | Rain sensor. |
| 98 | 20A1 | 2nd row seat motors. |
| 99 | 20A1 | Trailer tow parking lamp relay. |
