Ford E-250 (2002 – 2008) Fuse Box Location & Diagrams
The Ford E-250 (2002-2008) is a reliable work van, and understanding its fuse box layout is crucial for any maintenance or repairs. This user guide provides detailed fuse box diagrams and clear information on fuse locations, making it easier to locate, identify, and replace fuses. Whether you’re dealing with electrical issues or performing regular checks, this guide is an essential resource for Ford E-250 owners.
Fuse Box Locations
Passenger compartment fuse panel
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.
Power distribution box
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.
Always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs
Relay modules
- Instrument panel relay module
The instrument panel relay module is located behind the radio in the center of the instrument panel. - Engine compartment relay module
The engine compartment relay module is located in one of two places depending on which type of engine your vehicle is equipped with:- Gasoline engine: driver side of the engine compartment above the brake master cylinder.
- Diesel engine: passenger side of the engine compartment behind the power distribution box.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box Diagram
Ford E-250 (2002 and 2003)
The fuses are coded as follows.
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 1 | 20A | 4WABS module |
| 2 | 15A | Brake warning lamp, Instrument cluster, Warning chime, 4WABS relay, Warning indicators, Low vacuum warning switch (Diesel only) |
| 3 | 15A | Main light switch, RKE module, Radio, Instrument illumination, E-Traveler VCP and video screens, Overhead console |
| 4 | 15A | Power locks w/RKE, Illuminated entry, Warning chime, Modified vehicle, Main light switch, Courtesy lamps |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 5 | 20A | RKE module, Power lock switches, Memory lock, Power locks with RKE |
| 6 | 10A | Brake shift interlock, Speed control, DRL module |
| 7 | 10A | Multi-function switch, Turn signals |
| 8 | 30A | Radio capacitor(s), Ignition coil, PCM diode, PCM power relay, Fuel heater (Diesel only), Glow plug relay (Diesel only) |
| 9 | 30A | Wiper control module, Windshield wiper motor |
| 10 | 20A | Main light switch, Park lamps, License lamp (external lamps), Multi-function switch (flash-to-pass) |
| 11 | 15A | Brake pressure switch, Multi-function switch (hazards), Brake lamp switch, Brake lamps |
| 12 | 15A | Transmission Range (TR) sensor, Backup lamps, Auxiliary battery relay |
| 13 | 15A | Blend door actuator, A/C heater, Function selector switch |
| 14 | 5A | Instrument cluster (air bag and charge indicator) |
| 15 | 5A | Trailer battery charge relay |
| 16 | 30A | Power seats |
| 17 | — | Not used |
| 18 | — | Not used |
| 19 | 10A | Air bag diagnostic monitor |
| 20 | 5A | Overdrive cancel switch |
| 21 | 30A | Power windows* |
| 22 | 15A | Memory power radio, E-Traveler radio, E-Traveler console |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 23 | 20A | Cigar lighter, Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| 24 | — | Not used |
| 25 | 10A | Left headlamp (low beam) |
| 26 | — | Not used |
| 27 | 5A | Radio |
| 28 | 20A | Power plug |
| 29 | — | Not used |
| 30 | 15A | Headlamps (high beam indicator), DRL10A |
| 31 | 10A | Right Headlamp (Low Beam), DRL |
| 32 | 5A | Power mirrors |
| 33 | 20A | E-Traveler power point #2 |
| 34 | 10A | Transmission Range (TR) sensor |
| 35 | 30A | RKE module |
| 36 | 5A | (Cluster, A/C, Illumination, Radio), Steering column assembly |
| 37 | 20A | Rear power point |
| 38 | 10A | Air bag diagnostic monitor |
| 39 | 20A | E-Traveler power point #1 |
| 40 | 30A | Modified vehicle |
| 41 | 30A | Modified vehicle |
| 42 | — | Not used |
| 43 | 20A C.B. | Power windows* |
| 44 | — | Not used |
| * Either Fuse 21 or Circuit breaker 43 will be present for power windows. | ||
Ford E-250 (2004)
The fuses are coded as follows.
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 1 | 5A | 4–Wheel Anti–lock Brake System (4WABS) module |
| 2 | 10A | Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), O/D cancel, Low vacuum (Diesel engine only) |
| 3 | 15A | Trip computer, Radio, Instrument illumination, Video Cassette Player (VCP) and video screens, Overhead console |
| 4 | 15A | Modified vehicle, Courtesy lamps |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 5 | 30A | Power lock switches, Power locks without RKE |
| 6 | 10A | Brake-shift interlock, Speed control (gasoline engine only) |
| 7 | 10A | Multi-function switch, Turn signals |
| 8 | 30A | Radio capacitor(s), Ignition coil, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) diode, PCM power relay, Auxiliary PCM (APCM) (Diesel engine only) |
| 9 | 30A | Wiper control module, Windshield wiper motor |
| 10 | 20A | Main light switch, Park lamps, License lamp (external lamps), Multi-function switch (flash-to-pass) |
| 11 | 15A | Multi-function switch (hazards), Brake lamp switch, Brake lamps |
| 12 | 15A | Back-up lamps, Auxiliary battery relay (gasoline engine only), Trailer tow relay |
| 13 | 15A | Blend door actuator, A/C heater, Function selector switch |
| 14 | 5A | Instrument cluster |
| 15 | 5A | Trailer battery charge relay, Cluster, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) module |
| 16 | 30A | Power seats |
| 17 | 5A | Power mirrors |
| 18 | — | Not used |
| 19 | — | Not used |
| 20 | 10A | Restraints |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 21 | — | Not used |
| 22 | 15A | Memory power radio, Rear seat video control unit, Battery saver relay, Instrument cluster, Courtesy lamp relay, Accessory delay relay |
| 23 | 20A | Power locks w/RKE |
| 24 | — | Not used |
| 25 | 10A | Left headlamp (low beam) |
| 26 | 20A | Cigar lighter, Diagnostics |
| 27 | 5A | Radio |
| 28 | — | Not used |
| 29 | 20A | Power point #4 (console) |
| 30 | 15A | Headlamps (high beam indicator) |
| 31 | 10A | Right headlamp (low beam) |
| 32 | 20A | Power point #1 (instrument panel) |
| 33 | 10A | Starter solenoid (gasoline engine only)/Start relay (diesel engine only) |
| 34 | 20A | Power point #3 (console) |
| 35 | 30A | Modified vehicle |
| 36 | 5A | (Cluster, A/C, Illumination, Radio) |
| 37 | — | Not used |
| 38 | — | Not used |
| 39 | 10A | Trailer tow electric brake, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL), Brake lamps |
| 40 | 20A | Power point #2 (2nd row seating position – driver side) |
| 41 | 30A | Modified vehicle |
| 42 | — | Not used |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 43 | 20A circuit breaker | Power windows |
| 44 | — | Not used |
Ford E-250 (2005 to 2008)
The fuses are coded as follows.
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 1 | 5A | 4–Wheel Anti–lock Brake System (4WABS) module |
| 2 | 10A | Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), O/D cancel |
| 3 | 15A | Trip computer, Radio, Overhead console |
| 4 | 15A | Courtesy lamps |
| 5 | 30A | Power lock switches, Power locks without RKE |
| 6 | 10A | Brake-shift interlock, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) module |
| 7 | 10A | Multi-function switch, Turn signals |
| 8 | 30A | Radio capacitor(s), Ignition coil, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) diode, PCM power relay |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 9 | 5A | Wiper control module |
| 10 | 20A | Main light switch, Park lamps, License lamp (external lamps), Multi-function switch (flash-to-pass) |
| 11 | 15A | Multi-function switch (hazards), Brake lamp switch, Brake lamps |
| 12 | 15A | Back-up lamps, Auxiliary battery relay (gasoline engine only), Trailer tow relay |
| 13 | 15A | Blend door actuator, Function selector switch |
| 14 | 5A | Instrument cluster |
| 15 | 5A | Trailer battery charge relay, Cluster |
| 16 | 30A | Power seats |
| 17 | 5A | Power mirrors |
| 18 | — | Not used |
| 19 | — | Not used |
| 20 | 10A | Restraints |
| 21 | — | Not used |
| 22 | 15A | Memory power radio, Battery saver relay, Instrument cluster, Courtesy lamp relay, Accessory delay relay |
| 23 | 20A | Power locks w/RKE |
| 24 | — | Not used |
| 25 | 10A | Left headlamp (low beam) |
| 26 | 20A | Cigar lighter, Diagnostics |
| 27 | 5A | Radio |
| 28 | — | Not used |
| 29 | — 10A | Not used (2005 to 2007) Diagnostics (2008) |
| 30 | 15A | Headlamps (high beam indicator) |
| 31 | 10A | Right headlamp (low beam) |
| 32 | 20A | Power point #1 (instrument panel) |
| 33 | 10A | Start relay |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 34 | — 30A | Not used (2005, 2007 and 2008) IP Body builder connector #3 (2006) |
| 35 | — | Not used |
| 36 | 5A | Instrument illumination |
| 37 | — 5A 15A | Not used (2005, 2007) Airbag deactivation switch (2006) Ignition switch (2008) |
| 38 | — 10A | Not used (2005 to 2007) Brake Shift Interlock (2008) |
| 39 | 10A | Trailer tow electric brake, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL), Brake lamps |
| 40 | 20A | Power point #2 (2nd row seating position – driver side) |
| 41 | 30A | Modified vehicle |
| 42 | 20A circuit breaker | Power windows |
| 43 | — | Not used |
| 44 | 20A circuit breaker | Wiper/washer |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box Diagram
Ford E-250 (2002 and 2003)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 8 | 60A** | I/P fuses 4, 5, 10, 11, 16, 22, 23, 28, 32, 38 |
| 9 | 30A** | PCM power relay, Engine compartment fuse 4 |
| 10 | 60A** | Auxiliary battery relay, Engine compartment fuses 14, 22 |
| 11 | 30A** | IDM relay (Diesel only) |
| 12 | 60A** | Engine compartment fuses 25, 27 |
| 13 | 50A** | Blower motor relay (blower motor) |
| 14 | 30A** | Trailer running lamps relay, Trailer backup lamps relay |
| 15 | 40A** | Main light switch, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
| 16 | 50A** | Auxiliary blower motor relay |
| 17 | 30A** | Fuel pump relay |
| 18 | 60A** | I/P fuses 33, 37, 39, 40, 41 |
| 19 | 60A** | 4WABS module |
| 20 | 20A** | Electric brake controller |
| 21 | 50A** | Modified vehicle power |
| 22 | 40A** | Trailer battery charge relay, Modified vehicles |
| 23 | 60A** | Ignition switch, Fuse panel |
| 24 | 30A* 20A | Natural gas tank valves (NGV only) (2002) Natural gas tank valves (NGV only) (2003) |
| 25 | 20A* | NGV module (NGV only) |
| 26 | 10A* | A/C clutch (4.2L only) |
| 27 | 15A* | DRL module, Horn relay |
| 28 | — | PCM diode |
| 29 | — | Not used |
| A | — | Marker lamps relay |
| B | — | Stop lamp relay |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| C | — | Trailer backup lamps relay |
| D | — | Trailer running lamps relay |
| E | — | Trailer battery charge relay |
| F | — | IDM relay (Diesel only), A/C clutch relay (4.2L only) |
| G | — | PCM relay |
| H | — | Blower motor relay |
| J | — | Horn relay |
| K | — | Fuel pump relay |
| * Mini fuses ** Maxi fuses | ||
Ford E-250 (2004 and 2005)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 1 | — | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) diode |
| 2 | — | Alternative Fuel Control Module (AFCM) diode (Natural gas vehicle only) |
| 3 | 10A* | Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) module, A/C clutch |
| 4 | 20A* — | Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) tank solenoids (natural gas vehicle only) (2004) Not Used (2005) |
| 5 | 15A* | Horn relay |
| 6 | 2A* | Brake pressure switch |
| 7 | 60A** | Ignition switch, Fuse panel, Accessory delay |
| 8 | 40A** | Trailer battery charge relay |
| 9 | 50A** | Modified vehicle power |
| 10 | 30A** | Electric brake controller |
| 11 | 60A** | 4-Wheel Anti-lock Brake System (4WABS) |
| 12 | 60A** | I/P fuses 29, 34, 35, 40 and 41 |
| 13 | 20A** | Fuel pump relay |
| 14 | 50A** | Auxiliary blower relay |
| 15 | 30A** | Main light switch |
| 16 | — | Not used |
| 17 | 50A** | Blower motor relay (blower motor) |
| 18 | 60A** | Engine compartment fuses 3, 5, 23 and 26, Instrument panel fuses 26 and 32, Diesel start relay (Diesel engine only) |
| 19 | 50A** | IDM relay (Diesel engine only) |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 20 | 60A** | Auxiliary battery relay (gasoline engine only), PDB fuses 8 and 24 (Diesel engine only) |
| 21 | 30A** | PCM power relay, PDB fuse 27 |
| 22 | 60A** | I/P fuses 4, 5, 10, 11, 16, 17, 22 and 23 |
| 23 | 10A* | Alternator |
| 24 | 20A* | Trailer tow running lamps and back-up lamp relays |
| 25 | — | Not used |
| 26 | 20A* | Trailer tow turn signals |
| 27 | 10A* | PCM |
| 28 | — | Not used |
| A | — | Fuel pump relay |
| B | — | Horn relay |
| C | — | Trailer back-up lamps relay |
| D | — | Trailer running lamps relay |
| E | — | Trailer battery charge relay |
| F | — | IDM relay (Diesel only) |
| G | — | PCM relay |
| H | — | Blower motor relay |
| J | — | Accessory delay relay |
| K | — | Start relay (Diesel only) |
| * Mini fuses ** Maxi fuses | ||
Ford E-250 (2006, 2007 and 2008)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 1 | — | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) diode |
| 2 | — | Auxiliary battery diode |
| 3 | 15A* | Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) module, A/C clutch |
| 4 | 5A* | Heated PCV (4.6L and 6.8L gasoline engines) |
| 5 | 15A* | Horn relay |
| 6 | — 2A | Not used (2007) Brake pressure switch (2006, 2008) |
| 7 | 60A** | Ignition switch, Accessory delay |
| 8 | 40A** | Trailer battery charge relay |
| 9 | 50A** | Modified vehicle power |
| 10 | 30A** | Electric brake controller |
| 11 | 60A** | 4-Wheel Anti-lock Brake System (4WABS) (2008) |
| 40A** | AdvanceTrac® with RSC | |
| 12 | 60A** | I/P fuses 29, 34, 35, 40 and 41 |
| 13 | 20A** | Fuel pump relay |
| 14 | 50A** | Auxiliary blower relay |
| 15 | 30A** | Main light switch |
| 16 | 20A** 40A | Injectors (gasoline engines) (2006 and 2007) ABS/IVD (2008) |
| 17 | 50A** | Blower motor relay (blower motor) |
| 18 | 60A** | Engine compartment fuses 3, 5 and 26, Instrument panel fuses 26 and 32, Start relay |
| 19 | 50A** | IDM relay (diesel engine only) (2008) |
| 40A** | AdvanceTrac® with RSC (gasoline engines only ) | |
| 20 | 60A** | Auxiliary battery relay (gasoline engine only), PDB fuses 8 and 24 |
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 21 | 30A** | PCM power relay, PDB fuse 27 |
| 22 | 60A** | I/P fuses 4, 5, 10, 11, 16, 17, 22 and 23, Circuit breaker 44 |
| 23 | 10A* | Alternator field (diesel engine only) |
| 20A* | CMS, HEGOS, MAF, EGR, A/C clutch relay (gasoline engine only) | |
| 24 | 20A* | Trailer tow running lamps and back-up lamp relays |
| 25 | — | Not used |
| 26 | 20A* | Trailer tow turn signals |
| 27 | 10A* | PCM keep alive, Canister vent (gasoline engine only) |
| 28 | — | Not used |
| A | — | Fuel pump relay |
| B | — | Horn relay |
| C | — | Trailer back-up lamps relay |
| D | — | Trailer running lamps relay |
| E | — | Trailer battery charge relay |
| F | — | IDM relay (diesel only), IVD (gasoline only) |
| G | — | PCM relay |
| H | — | Blower motor relay |
| J | — | Accessory delay relay |
| K | — | Start relay |
| * Mini fuses ** Maxi fuses | ||
Relay modules Diagram
Ford E-250 (2004)
Instrument panel relay module
The relays are coded as follows:
| Relay location | Description |
| 1 | Interior lamps |
| 2 | Open |
| 3 | Roof marker lamps |
| 4 | Battery saver |
Engine compartment relay module
The relays are coded as follows:
| Relay location | Description |
| 1 | Trailer tow left turn |
| 2 | A/C control |
| 3 | PCM back-up lamp |
| 4 | Trailer tow right turn |
Ford E-250 (2005 to 2008)
Instrument panel relay module
| Relay location | Description |
| 1 | Interior lamps |
| 2 | Open |
| 3 | Open |
| 4 | Battery saver |
Engine compartment relay module
| Relay location | Description |
| 1 | PCM back-up lamp |
| 2 | A/C control |
| 3 | Trailer tow right turn |
| 4 | Trailer tow left turn |
