Ford F-250 (1992 – 1997) Fuse Box Location & Diagrams
Owning a Ford F-250 from 1992 to 1997 means knowing your fuse box layout is crucial for maintenance and repairs. This guide provides clear fuse box locations, detailed diagrams, and practical tips to help you quickly identify and replace fuses, ensuring your truck stays in top working condition.
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses and circuit breakers protect your vehicle’s electrical system from overloading. If electrical parts in your vehicle are not working, the system may have been overloaded and blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker. Before you replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriate fuses or circuit breakers.
- In order to find the fuse panel, you must first remove the cover from the lower edge of the instrument panel. You can do this by pulling on the handle to disengage the fasteners.
- On the fuse panel cover, find the number of the fuse you want to check. The diagram on the cover tells you where to locate the fuse on the panel.
- 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.
- Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating.
- Put the fuse panel cover back on
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
Ford F-250 (1992 to 1997)
Fuse box location
The fuse panel is located behind the cover to the left of the steering wheel. Remove the cover from the lower edge of the instrument panel by pulling on handle to disengage the fasteners.
Fuse box diagram
| No | Amp. Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30A | Heater/Air conditioner blower |
| 2 | 30A | Wiper/Washer |
| 3 | 3A | Idle position switch (Diesel) |
| 4 | 15A | Exterior lamps; Instrument illumination; Trailer exterior lamp relay; Warning buzzer/chime module |
| 5 | 10A | Air bag restraint |
| 6 | 15A | Air conditioner clutch; Diesel auxiliary fuel selector; Remote keyless entry |
| 7 | 15A | Turn lamps |
| 8 | 15A | Courtesy/dome/cargo lamps; Electric outside mirrors; Keyless entry; Speedometer; Sun visor mirror illumination; Warning buzzer/chime module |
| 9 | 25A | Power point |
| 10 | 4A | Instrument illumination |
| 11 | 15A | Radio; Radio display dimmer |
| 12 | 20A (Circuit Breaker) | Electronic shift motor 4-wheel drive; Power door locks; Power driver seat; Power lumbar |
| 13 | 15A | Anti-lock brakes; Brake shift interlock; Electronic engine control; Speed control; Stop/hazard lamps; Stop sense for electronic engine control |
| 14 | 20A (Circuit Breaker) | Power windows |
| 15 | 20A | Anti-lock brakes |
| 16 | 15A | Cigarette lighter; Generic Scan Tool |
| 17 | 10A | Diesel indicators; Electronic transmission; Gauges; Tachometer; Warning buzzer/chime module; Warning indicators |
| 18 | 10A | Air bag restraint; Automatic day/night mirror; Brake shift interlock; Electronic shift module 4-wheel drive; Speedometer; Selectable RPM control (Diesel); Speed control (Diesel) |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Ford F-250 (1992 to 1997)
Fuse box location
Fuse box diagram
| No | Amp. Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20A | Audio power |
| 2 | (15A) | Fog lamps; 200A alternator (Diesel ambulance only) |
| 3 | 30A | Daytime running lamps (Canada only); Headlamp flash-to-pass; Horn |
| 4 | 25A | Trailer back-up lamps; Trailer running lamps |
| 5 | 15A | Back-up lamps; Daytime running lamp module (DRL) (Canada only); Oxygen sensor heater; Trailer battery charge relay |
| 6 | 10A | Trailer right-hand stop/turn lamp |
| 7 | 10A | Trailer left-hand stop/turn lamp |
| 8 | 30A maxi | Injector driver module |
| 9 | 30A (Gas) / 20A (Diesel) | Powertrain control system |
| 10 | 20A maxi | Instrument panel fuses: 15,18; Starter relay coil |
| 11 | — | Not used |
| 12 | Diode | Powertrain control system relay coil |
| 13 | 50A maxi | Instrument panel fuses: 5,9,13 |
| 14 | — | Not used |
| 15 | 50A maxi | Instrument panel fuses: 1, 7; Power distribution box: fuse 5 |
| 16 | 20A maxi | Fuel pump feed (Gas engine) |
| 17 | 50A maxi | Alternator charge lamp; Idle position switch (Diesel); Instrument panel fuses: 2, 6, 11,14,17; Power distribution box: fuse 22 |
| 18 | 30A maxi | Trailer battery charge |
| 19 | 40A maxi | Headlamps |
| 20 | 50A maxi | Instrument panel fuses: 4, 8, 12,16 |
| 21 | 30A maxi | Trailer brake feed |
| 22 | 20A maxi (Gas) / 30A (Diesel) | Distributor pickup (Gas engine); Fuel line heater (Diesel); Glow plug controller (Diesel); Ignition coil (Gas engine); Powertrain control system relay coil; Thick film integrated (TFI) module (Gas engine) |
| Relay 1 | Powertrain control system | |
| Relay 2 | Fuel pump (Gas engine); Injector driver module (IDM relay) (Diesel) | |
| Relay 3 | Horn | |
| Relay 4 | Trailer tow lamps | |
| Relay 5 | Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump motor |
Additional fuses
Ford F-250 (1992 to 1997)
| Location | Size | Circuit Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Integral with Headlamp Switch | 22 Amp Circ. Brkr. | Headlamps & High Beam Indicator |
| At Starting Motor Relay (Gasoline Engine) | 12 Ga. Fuse Link | Alternator, 95 Amp |
| At Starting Motor Relay (Diesel Engine) | (2) 12 Ga. Fuse Links | Alternator, 130 Amp |
| At Starting Motor Relay | (2) 14 Ga. Fuse Links | Diesel Glow Plugs |
