The 2008 Ford F250 is a tough truck known for its reliability and power. However, even the strongest vehicles can experience electrical problems that leave us scratching our heads. That’s where the fuse box diagram comes in handy. It acts like a map, showing you which fuses control different parts of your vehicle’s electrical system.
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If certain electrical components in your vehicle are not working, it’s possible that a fuse has blown. Blown fuses can be identified by a broken wire inside the fuse. Before replacing any electrical components, check the corresponding fuses to see if any are blown.
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
| COLOR | |||||
| Fuse rating | Mini fuses | Standard fuses | Maxi fuses | Cartridge maxi fuses | Fuse link cartridge |
| 2A | Grey | Grey | — | — | — |
| 3A | Violet | Violet | — | — | — |
| 4A | Pink | Pink | — | — | — |
| 5A | Tan | Tan | — | — | — |
| 7.5A | Brown | Brown | — | — | — |
| 10A | Red | Red | — | — | — |
| 15A | Blue | Blue | — | — | — |
| 20A | Yellow | Yellow | Yellow | Blue | Blue |
| 25A | Natural | Natural | — | — | — |
| 30A | Green | Green | Green | Pink | Pink |
| 40A | — | — | Orange | Green | Green |
| 50A | — | — | Red | Red | Red |
| 60A | — | — | Blue | — | Yellow |
| 70A | — | — | Tan | — | Brown |
| 80A | — | — | Natural | — | Black |
To access the Power Distribution Box, you need to open the hood via the following steps:
- Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle under the left side of the dashboard.
- Go to the front of the vehicle and find the latch below the passenger side of the grille, next to the headlight. Slide the handle to release the latch.
- Lift the hood until it stays open by itself.
Power Distribution Box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment and it contains high-current fuses. These fuses are designed to protect the main electrical systems of your vehicle from overloads.
If you have recently disconnected and reconnected the battery, you can refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for further instructions.
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 1 | Relay | Blower motor/Variable blower control (Dual Zone Climate Control) |
| 2 | Relay | Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly (ESOF)Lo-Hi |
| 3 | Relay | Heater mirror |
| 4 | — | Not used |
| 5 | 30A* | Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) |
| 6 | 40A* | ABS module (Pump) |
| 7 | 30A* | Upfitter auxiliary switch #1 |
| 8 | 30A* | Upfitter auxiliary switch #2 |
| 9 | 40A* | ABS module (Coil) |
| 10 | 20A* | Cigar lighter |
| 11 | 20A* | Instrument panel power point |
| 12 | 15A** | Brake On/Off (BOO) relay feed |
| 13 | 5A ** | Brake switch, Brake switch relay coil, SJB module, 4×4 module |
| 14 | — | Not used |
| 15 | — | Not used |
| 16 | Relay | A/C clutch |
| 17 | Relay | Not used |
| 18 | Relay | Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM),Fuel injectors (Gasoline engines),Diesel Fuel Control Module (DFCM)(Diesel engine) |
| 19 | Relay | Back-up lamps, Reverse Sensing System (RSS), Engine compartment fuse 63 |
| 20 | Relay | Trailer stop/turn (Left) |
| 21 | Relay | Trailer stop/turn (Right) |
| 22 | Relay | Stop lamps, Center High-MountedStop Lamp (CHMSL), TBC,Customer access |
| 23 | 15A** | Heater mirror |
| 24 | 40A* | Blower motor relay |
| 25 | — | Not used |
| 26 | 30A* | ESOF relay lo-hi |
| 27 | 50A* | Glow Plug Control Module (GPCM)#1 (Diesel engine only) |
| 28 | 20A* | Heated mirror relay |
| 29 | 30A* | Passenger power seat |
| 30 | 10A** | A/C clutch relay |
| 31 | 15A** | Power fold mirror relay |
| 32 | 20A** | Fuel pump relay |
| 33 | 20A** | Back-up lamp relay |
| 34 | 25A** | Trailer stop/turn relay |
| 35 | 5A** | ESOF relay coils |
| 36 | 10A** | Gasoline engines: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) keep alive power, Canister ventDiesel engine: Engine ControlModule (ECM) keep alive power |
| 37 | 10A** | Transmission Control Module (TCM)(Diesel engine only) |
| 38 | — | Not used |
| 39 | 50A* | ECM power (Diesel engine) |
| 40 | 30A* | Starter relay |
| 41 | 20A* | Power point (Center console -Front) |
| 42 | 30A* | Trailer park lamp relay |
| 43 | 20A* | Power point (Center console – Rear) |
| 44 | 30A* | Trailer battery charge relay |
| 45 | 30A* | Driver power seat or Memory module |
| 46 | 40A* | Run/Start relay |
| 47 | 50A* | GPCM #2 (Diesel engine only) |
| 48 | 30A* | ESOF relay hi-lo |
| 49 | 30A* | Wiper motor |
| 50 | 30A* | PCM relay coil, PCM relay (Gasoline engines only) |
| 51 | — | Not used |
| 52 | — | Not used |
| 53 | Relay | PCM power bus (Fuses 68, 70, 72,74, 76) (Diesel engine only) |
| 54 | Relay | Starter solenoid |
| 55 | Relay | Trailer tow park lamps |
| 56 | Relay | Trailer tow battery charge |
| 57 | Relay | Power Distribution Box (PDB) bus(fuses 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77)SJB Run /Start bus (Fuses 29–37,46) |
| 58 | Relay | ESOF hi-lo |
| 59 | Relay | PCM power bus (Fuses 68, 70, 72,74, 76) (Gasoline engines only) |
| 60 | Diode | Starter relay (Gasoline engines only) |
| 61 | Diode | A/C clutch |
| 62 | Diode | Fuel pump |
| 63 | 15A** | Trailer tow back-up lamps |
| 64 | 5A** | Mirror marker lamps |
| 65 | — | Not used |
| 66 | — | Not used |
| 67 | — | Not used |
| 68 | — | Not used |
| 69 | — | Not used |
| 70 | 10A** | Gasoline engines: A/C clutch relay coil, Refrigerant ContainmentSwitch, Heated PCVDiesel engine: A/C clutch relay coil, Clutch switch, Fuel pump cooler, A/C cycle pressure switch |
| 71 | 5A** | Fuel pump relay diode, PCM/ECMRun/Start power |
| 72 | 15A** | Gasoline engines: Ignition coilsDiesel engine: Engine TCM |
| 73 | 2A** | Reverse Camera System (RCS) |
| 74 | 20A** | Gasoline engines: VPWR: HEGO,CMS, MAFS, EVMV, CMCV, VCT,IMTVDiesel engine: VPWR: Engine loads |
| 75 | 5A** | Back-up relay coil power |
| 76 | 20A** | Gasoline engines: VPWR: PCMDiesel engine: VPWR: ECM |
| 77 | 10A** | ABS module logic |
| * Cartridge fuses ** Mini fuses | ||
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
The Passenger Compartment Fuse panel is located in the passenger’s footwell.
- Locate the fuse panel in the passenger’s footwell. It’s a box that contains the fuses.
- Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. Simply pull the panel towards you. The clips holding the panel will disengage, allowing the panel to fall easily.
- To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller tool that is provided on the fuse panel cover. It helps you safely grip and remove the fuse.
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 1 | 30A | Not used (spare) |
| 2 | 15A | Not used (spare) |
| 3 | 15A | Family Entertainment System (FES) |
| 4 | 30A | Not used (spare) |
| 5 | 10A | Keypad illumination, Brake-ShiftInterlock (BSI), SPBJB |
| 6 | 20A | Turn signals |
| 7 | 10A | Left headlamp (Low beam) |
| 8 | 10A | Right headlamp (Low beam) |
| 9 | 15A | Interior lighting, Lighted running boards |
| 10 | 15A | Cargo lamp |
| 11 | 10A | Not used |
| 12 | 7.5A | Power mirror switch, Driver power seat (Memory) |
| 13 | 5A | Not used (spare) |
| 14 | 10A | Upfitter relay #3 feed |
| 15 | 10A | Climate control head |
| 16 | 15A | Upfitter Relay #4 Feed |
| 17 | 20A | All lock motor feeds |
| 18 | 20A | Heated seat relay feed |
| 19 | 25A | Not used (spare) |
| 20 | 15A | Adjustable pedals, Datalink |
| 21 | 15A | Fog lamp relay feed, Cornering lamps |
| 22 | 15A | Park lamp relay feed |
| 23 | 15A | High beam headlight relay feed |
| 24 | 20A | Horn relay feed |
| 25 | 10A | Power telescoping mirror switch Demand lamps – underhood and illuminated visor (battery saver) |
| 26 | 10A | Cluster |
| 27 | 20A | Ignition switch feed, Passenger compartment fuses 28, 42, 43, 44, and 45, Engine compartment starter relay coil #57 (Diesel engine), Accessory shutoff control module (if equipped) (Diesel engine), Engine compartment starter relay diode(gasoline engines) |
| 28 | 5A | Radio |
| 29 | 5A | Not used (spare) |
| 30 | 5A | Not used (spare) |
| 31 | 10A | Compass |
| 32 | 10A | Restraints Control Module (RCM),Passenger Airbag DeactivationIndicator |
| 33 | 10A | Trailer tow brake controller, Trailer tow battery charge relay coil |
| 34 | 5A | Not used (spare) |
| 35 | 10A | Reverse Sensing System (RSS), 4×4 module, 4×4 solenoid, Traction control switch, Tow/Haul switch(Diesel engine) |
| 36 | 5A | Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver, Cluster control |
| 37 | 10A | Dual automatic or Manual climate control, PTC control |
| 38 | 20A | Subwoofer |
| 39 | 20A | Radio |
| 40 | 20A | 4×4 module, Satellite radio module |
| 41 | 15A | Radio, Electrochromatic rear view mirror, Lock switch illumination |
| 42 | 10A | Heated seat relay coil, Upfitter switch relay coils, Heated mirror relay coil |
| 43 | 10A | Fuel tank selector switch, 4×4 module |
| 44 | 10A | Run/Start customer access feed(PTO) |
| 45 | 5A | Front wiper logic, Blower motor relay coil |
| 46 | 7.5A | E/C mirror |
| 47 | 30A CircuitBreaker | Power windows, Moonroof, PowerSliding Backlite |
| 48 | Relay | Delayed accessory |
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