Ford Ranger (1998 – 2003) Fuse Box Location & Diagram
This Ford Ranger Fuse Box Diagram & Location User Guide (1998–2003) provides clear diagrams and exact fuse box positions. It helps owners easily locate, identify, and replace fuses in both the cabin and engine compartment for smooth electrical troubleshooting.
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. 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.
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located on the left hand side of the instrument panel facing the driver’s side door. Pull the panel cover outward to access the fuses.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment near the battery. The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box Diagram
Ford Ranger (1998 and 1999)
The fuses are coded as follows:
| Fuse/ Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Description |
| 1 | 7.5A | Power Mirror Switch |
| 2 | 7.5A | Blower Motor Relay, PAD Module, Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor |
| 3 | 7.5A | Left Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector |
| 4 | 10A | Left Headlamp |
| 5 | 10A | Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| 6 | – | NOT USED |
| 7 | 7.5A | Right Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector |
| 8 | 10A | Right Headlamp, Fog Lamp Relay |
| 9 | 7.5A | Brake Pedal Position Switch |
| 10 | 7.5A | Speed Control Servo/Amplifier Assembly, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Shift Lock Actuator, Blend Door Actuator, A/C-Heater Assembly, Turn Signals |
| Fuse/ Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Description |
| 11 | 7.5A | Instrument Cluster, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), RABS Resistor |
| 12 | – | NOT USED |
| 13 | 20A | Brake Pedal Position Switch |
| 14 | 20A or 10A | 20A: If equipped with Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) Module. 10A: If equipped with 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Module, 4WABS Main Relay |
| 15 | 7.5A | Instrument Cluster |
| 16 | 30A | Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper Hi-Lo Relay, Wiper Run/Park Relay |
| 17 | 25A | Cigar Lighter |
| 18 | 15A | Driver’s Unlock Relay, All-Unlock Relay, All-Lock Relay |
| 19 | 25A | PCM Power Diode |
| 20 | 7.5A | RAP Module, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio |
| 21 | 15A | Flasher (Hazard) |
| 22 | 20A | Auxiliary Power Socket |
| 23 | — | Not Used |
| 24 | 7.5A | Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch, Starter Interrupt Relay, Anti-Theft |
| 25 | 7.5A | Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Instrument Cluster |
| 26 | 10A | Battery Saver Relay, Electronic Shift Relay, Interior Lamp Relay, Power Window Relay, Electronic Shift Control Module, Dome/Map Lamp, GEM |
| 27 | 15A | Electric Shift, Backup Lamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), Transmission Control Switch |
| 28 | 7.5A | Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio |
| Fuse/ Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Description |
| 29 | 15A | Radio |
| 30 | 15A | Park Lamp/Trailer Tow Relay |
| 31 | — | Not Used |
| 32 | — | Not Used |
| 33 | 15A | Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module, Instrument Cluster |
| 34 | — | Not Used |
| 35 | 10A | RABS Test Connector |
| 36 | — | Not Used |
Ford Ranger (2000)
The fuses are coded as follows:
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 1 | 7.5A | Power Mirror Switch |
| 2 | 7.5A | Blower Motor Relay, PAD Module, Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor |
| 3 | 7.5A | Left Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector |
| 4 | 10A | Left Headlamp |
| 5 | — | Not Used |
| 6 | 15A | Overdrive, Back-up Lamps, DRL, 4×4 |
| 7 | 7.5A | Right Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector |
| 8 | 10A | Right Headlamp, Fog Lamp Relay |
| 9 | 7.5A | Brake Pedal Position Switch |
| 10 | 7.5A | Speed Control Servo/Amplifier Assembly, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Shift Lock Actuator, Blend Door Actuator, A/C-Heater Assembly, Turn Signals |
| 11 | 7.5A | Instrument Cluster, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), RABS Resistor |
| 12 | — | Not Used |
| 13 | 20A | Brake Pedal Position Switch |
| 14 | 20A or 10A | 20A: If equipped with Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) Module. 10A: If equipped with 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Module, 4WABS Main Relay |
| 15 | 7.5A | Air Bag Indicator Lamp, Alternator Indicator Lamp |
| 16 | 30A | Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper Hi-Lo Relay, Wiper Run/Park Relay |
| 17 | 25A | Cigar Lighter, Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| 18 | 15A | Driver’s Unlock Relay, All-Unlock Relay, All-Lock Relay |
| 19 | 25A | PCM Power Diode, Ignition, PATS |
| 20 | 7.5A | RAP Module, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 21 | 15A | Flasher (Hazard) |
| 22 | 20A | Auxiliary Power Socket |
| 23 | — | Not Used |
| 24 | 7.5A | Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch, Starter Interrupt Relay, Anti-Theft |
| 25 | — | Not Used |
| 26 | 10A | Battery Saver Relay, Electronic Shift Relay, Interior Lamp Relay, Power Window Relay, Electronic Shift Control Module, Dome/Map Lamp, GEM, Instrument Cluster |
| 27 | — | Not Used |
| 28 | 7.5A | Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio |
| 29 | 15A | Radio |
| 30 | 10A | RABS Test Connector |
| 31 | — | Not Used |
| 32 | — | Not Used |
| 33 | 15A | Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module, Instrument Cluster |
| 34 | — | Not Used |
| 35 | — | Not Used |
| 36 | — | Not Used |
Ford Ranger (2001, 2002 and 2003)
The fuses are coded as follows:
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 1 | 5A | Power Mirror Switch |
| 2 | 10A | Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Back-up Lamps, Transmission, Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch, Blower Motor Relay |
| 3 | 7.5A | Right Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector |
| 4 | — | Not Used |
| 5 | 15A | 4×4 Control Module |
| 6 | — | Not Used |
| 7 | 7.5A | Left Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector |
| 8 | — | Not Used |
| 9 | 7.5A | Brake Pedal Position Switch |
| 10 | 7.5A | Speed Control Servo/Amplifier Assembly, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Shift Lock Actuator, Turn Signals |
| 11 | 7.5A | Instrument Cluster, 4×4, Main Light Switch, Truck Central Security Module (TCSM) |
| 12 | — | Not Used |
| 13 | 20A | Brake Pedal Position Switch |
| 14 | 10A or Not Used | 10A: If equipped with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module |
| 15 | — | Not Used |
| 16 | 30A | Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper Hi-Lo Relay, Wiper Run/Park Relay |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 17 | 20A | Cigar Lighter, Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| 18 | — | Not Used |
| 19 | 25A | PCM Power Diode, Ignition, PATS |
| 20 | 7.5A | Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio |
| 21 | 15A | Flasher (Hazard) |
| 22 | 20A | Auxiliary Power Socket |
| 23 | — | Not Used |
| 24 | 7.5A | Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch, Starter Interrupt Relay |
| 25 | — | Not Used |
| 26 | 10A | Battery Saver Relay, Auxillary Relay Box, Restraint Central Module (RCM), Generic Electroic Module (GEM), Instrument Cluster |
| 27 | — | Not Used |
| 28 | 7.5A | Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio |
| 29 | 20A | Radio |
| 30 | — | Not Used |
| 31 | — | Not Used |
| 32 | — | Not Used |
| 33 | 15A | Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module, Instrument Cluster |
| 34 | — | Not Used |
| 35 | 15A or Not Used | 15A: Horn Relay if Not Equipped with Truck Central Security Module |
| 36 | — | Not Used |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box Diagram
Ford Ranger (1998, 1999 and 2000)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Description |
| 1 | 50A** | I/P Fuse Panel |
| 2 | 40A** | Blower Motor Relay (1998) |
| 3 | 50A** | 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Module |
| 4 | 20A** | Power Windows |
| 5 | 50A | Ignition Switch, Starter Relay |
| 1 | 10A* | A/C Relay |
| 2 | 20A* – | Auxiliary Power Point (1998) Not Used (1999 and 2000) |
| 3 | 20A* | Electronic Shift Relay and Electronic Shift Control Module |
| 4 | 15A* | Fog Lamp and Daytime Running Lamps |
| 5 | 10A* – 15A | Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor (1998) Not Used (1999) Trailer Tow Park Lamps (2000) |
| 6 | 10A* | Powertrain Control Module |
| 7 | 30A* | 4 Wheel Anti-lock Brake System (4WABS) Module |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Description |
| 8 | 30A* | PCM Relay |
| 9 | 20A* | Fuel Pump Relay and RAP Module |
| 10 | 15A* | Horn Relay |
| 11 | 15A* | Parklamps Relay and Main Light Switch |
| 12 | 30A* | Main Light Switch and Multifunction Switch |
| 13 | 15A* | Heated Oxygen Sensor, EGR Vacuum Regulator, EVR Solenoid, Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP), Canister Vent Solenoid |
| 14 | 30A* | Generator Voltage Regulator |
| 15 | – | NOT USED |
| 1 | – | Wiper Park Relay |
| 2 | – | A/C Relay |
| 3 | – | Wiper Hi/Lo Relay |
| 4 | – | PCM Power Relay |
| 5 | – | Fuel Pump Relay |
| 6 | – | Starter Relay |
| 7 | – | Horn Relay |
| 8 | – | Washer Pump Relay |
| 9 | – | Blower Motor Relay |
| 10 | – | Foglamp Relay |
| 11 | – | Not Used |
| 12 | – | Not Used |
| 13 | – | Park Lamp/Trailer Tow Relay |
| 14 | – | Not Used |
| 1 | – | RABS Resistor |
| 1 | – | RABS Diode |
| 2 | – | Electronic Engine Controls Diode |
| * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses | ||
Ford Ranger (2001, 2002 and 2003)
2.3L engine
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 1 | 50A** | I/P Fuse Panel |
| 2 | — | Not Used |
| 3 | — | Not Used |
| 4 | — | Not Used |
| 5 | — | Not Used |
| 6 | 50A** | ABS Pump Motor |
| 7 | 30A* | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) |
| 8 | 20A* | Power Door Locks and Remote Entry |
| 9 | — | Not Used |
| 10 | — | Not Used |
| 11 | 50A** | Starter Relay, Ignition Switch |
| 12 | 20A* | Power Windows |
| 13 | — | Not Used |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 14 | — | Not Used |
| 15 | — | Not Used |
| 16 | 40A** | Blower Motor |
| 17 | 20A** | Auxiliary Cooling Fan |
| 18 | — | Not Used |
| 19 | — | Not Used |
| 20 | — | Not Used |
| 21 | 10A* | PCM Memory |
| 22 | — | Not Used |
| 23 | 20A* | Fuel Pump Motor |
| 24 | 30A* | Headlamps |
| 25 | 10A* | A/C Clutch Solenoid |
| 26 | — | Not Used |
| 27 | — | Not Used |
| 28 | 30A* | 4WABS Module |
| 29 | — | Not Used |
| 30 | 15A* | Trailer Tow |
| 31 | 20A* | Foglamps, DRL |
| 32 | — | Not Used |
| 33 | 15A* | Park Lamp |
| 34 | — | Not Used |
| 35 | — | Not Used |
| 36 | — | Not Used |
| 37 | — | Not Used |
| 38 | 10A* | Left Headlamp Low Beam |
| 39 | — | Not Used |
| 40 | — | Not Used |
| 41 | 20A* | Heated Oxygen Sensors |
| 42 | 10A* | Right Headlamp Low Beam |
| 43 | — | (Resistor) |
| 44 | — | Not Used |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 45A | — | Wiper HI/LO |
| 45B | — | Wiper Park/Run |
| 46A | — | Fuel Pump |
| 46B | — | Trailer Tow |
| 47 | — | Starter |
| 48 | — | Auxiliary Cooling Fan |
| 49 | — | Not Used |
| 50 | — | Not Used |
| 51 | — | Not Used |
| 52 | — | Not Used |
| 53 | — | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diode |
| 54 | — | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) |
| 55 | — | Blower |
| 56A | — | A/C Clutch Solenoid |
| 56B | — | Front Washer Pump |
| * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses | ||
3.0L and 4.0L engines
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 1 | 50A** | I/P Fuse Panel |
| 2 | — 50A** | Not Used (2001) Amplifier (2002 and 2003) |
| 3 | — | Not Used |
| 4 | — | Not Used |
| 5 | — | Not Used |
| 6 | 50A** | ABS Pump Motor |
| 7 | 30A* | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) |
| 8 | 20A* | Power Door Locks and Remote Entry |
| 9 | — | Not Used |
| 10 | — | Not Used |
| 11 | 50A** | Starter Relay, Ignition Switch |
| 12 | 20A* | Power Windows |
| 13 | 20A* | 4×4 Motor |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 14 | — | Not Used |
| 15 | — | Not Used |
| 16 | 40A** | Blower Motor |
| 17 | — | Not Used |
| 18 | — | Not Used |
| 19 | — | Not Used |
| 20 | — | Not Used |
| 21 | 10A* | PCM Memory |
| 22 | — | Not Used |
| 23 | 20A* | Fuel Pump Motor |
| 24 | 30A* | Headlamps |
| 25 | 10A* | A/C Clutch Solenoid |
| 26 | — | Not Used |
| 27 | — | Not Used |
| 28 | 30A* | 4WABS Module |
| 29 | — | Not Used |
| 30 | 15A* | Trailer Tow |
| 31 | 20A* | Foglamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
| 32 | — | Not Used |
| 33 | 15A* | Park Lamp |
| 34 | — | Not Used |
| 35 | — | Not Used |
| 36 | — | Not Used |
| 37 | — | Not Used |
| 38 | 10A* | Left Headlamp Low Beam |
| 39 | — | Not Used |
| 40 | — | Not Used |
| 41 | 20A* | Heated Oxygen Sensors |
| 42 | 10A* | Right Headlamp Low Beam |
| 43 | — | Not Used |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 44 | — | Not Used |
| 45A | — | Wiper High/Low |
| 45B | — | Wiper Park/Run |
| 46A | — | Not Used |
| 46B | — | Front Washer Pump |
| 47A | — | Not Used |
| 47B | — | Not Used |
| 48A | — | Fog Lamps |
| 48B | — | Fog Lamp Relay |
| 49 | — | Full Starter |
| 50A | — | Not Used |
| 50B | — | Fuel Pump |
| 51 | — | Not Used |
| 52 | — | Not Used |
| 53 | — | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diode |
| 54 | — | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) |
| 55 | — | Blower |
| 56A | — | A/C Clutch Solenoid |
| 56B | — | Trailer Tow |
| * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses | ||
