The eighth-generation Mercury Cougar made between 1999 and 2002 show where the fuse panels are located inside the car but also provide information on which fuse does what and which relays are assigned to which components. It’s a helpful resource for understanding the electrical layout of these model years and troubleshooting any fuse-related issues.
Table of Contents
Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuse in the Mercury Cougar is the fuse #27 in the Instrument panel fuse box.
Engine Compartment
| Fuse Number | Circuit | Fuse Amp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not used | — |
| 2 | 1999-2000: Alternator 2001-2002: Alternator | 7,5 15 |
| 3 | Fog lamps | 20 |
| 4 | Not used | — |
| 5 | Not used | — |
| 6 | Engine management | 3 |
| 7 | Hazard lamps, Horn, Multi-function switch | 20 |
| 8 | Not Used | — |
| 9 | Fuel pump | 15 |
| 10 | Not used | — |
| 11 | 1999-2000: Engine management, Ignition 2001-2002: Daytime running lamps (Canada only) | 20 |
| 12 | Not used | — |
| 13 | HEGO sensors | 20 |
| 14 | Not used | — |
| 15 | Right low beam | 7,5 |
| 16 | Left low beam | 7,5 |
| 17 | Right high beam | 7,5 |
| 18 | Left high beam, Instrument cluster, Front fog lamps | 7,5 |
| 39 | Not used | — |
| 40 | 1999: Starting 1999-2000: Headlamp switch 2001-2002: Ignition, Engine management | 20 |
| 41 | Engine management | 20 |
| 42 | Heater blower | 40 |
| 43 | Not used | — |
| 44 | Not used | — |
| 45 | Main power supply to vehicle electrical supply (Ignition relay) | 60 |
| 46 | Not used | — |
| 47 | Not used | — |
| 48 | Not used | — |
| 49 | Engine cooling fan | 60 |
| 50 | Not used | — |
| 51 | ABS | 60 |
| 52 | Timer module, Courtesy lamp, Rear window defrost, Fuses 25, 27, 28, 34 and 36 | 60 |
| Relays | ||
| R1 | Fuel pump | |
| R2 | Engine management | |
| R3 | Air conditioning | |
| R4 | Low beam | |
| R5 | High beam | |
| R6 | Horn | |
| R7 | Starter | |
| R8 | High speed engine cooling fan | |
| R9 | Engine cooling fan | |
| R10 | Not used | |
| R11 | Daytime running lamps | |
| Diodes | ||
| D1 | 2000-2002: Starter relay 1999: Reverse voltage protection | |
| D2 | Air conditioning |
Instrument Panel
| Fuse Number | Circuit | Fuse Amp |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Mirror heater | 7,5 |
| 20 | Wipers | 10 |
| 21 | Power moonroof, Power windows | 40 |
| 22 | ABS/TCS | 7,5 |
| 23 | Turn signal lamps, Backup lamps, Speed control, Gearshift lever, A/C clutch, Blower motor, Bulb outage module (1999-2000) | 15 |
| 24 | Stop lamps, Speed control | 15 |
| 25 | Alarm system, Locking system | 20 |
| 26 | High beam, Low beam | 7,5 |
| 27 | Cigar lighter | 15 |
| 28 | Power seats | 30 |
| 29 | Rear window defroster | 30 |
| 30 | Engine management, Locking system, Instrument cluster | 7,5 |
| 31 | Panel dimmer, License plate lamps, Glove box lamp, Belt minder module (2001-2002) | 7,5 |
| 32 | Not used | — |
| 33 | Left-side lamps | 7,5 |
| 34 | Power mirrors, Clock, Interior lamps | 7,5 |
| 35 | Right-side lamps | 7,5 |
| 36 | Radio | 15 |
| 37 | Heater blower, Air conditioning | 30 |
| 38 | Air bags | 7,5 |
| Relays | ||
| R12 | Courtesy lamps | |
| R13 | Rear window defrost | |
| R14 | Blower motor | |
| R15 | Front wiper | |
| R16 | Ignition | |
| Diodes | ||
| D2 | Reverse voltage protection |
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