2018 Ford Explorer Fuse Box Diagram

In this article, we will explore the importance of the 2018 Ford Explorer fuse box diagram, outlining methods to access it, and troubleshooting common issues associated with the fuse box.

Note: All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Manual.

2018 Ford Explorer Fuse Box Diagram (Power Distribution Box)

1Micro 2 fuse / 2M-case fuse / 3J-case fuse

Fuse or Relay Number	Fuse Rating	Protected Component
1	20A1	Powertrain control module power.
2	20A1	Engine emissions (MIL).
3	20A1	A/C clutch control relay coil.   Variable Air Conditioning Compressor.   Active grille shutters.
4	20A1	Ignition coils.
5	—	Not used.
6	—	Not used.
7	—	Not used.
8	—	Not used.
9	—	Not used.
10	15A1	Heated mirrors.
11	—	Not used.
12	40A2	Heated rear window.
13	—	Not used.
14	—	Powertrain control module relay.
15	20A1	Horn relay power.
16	10A1	A/C clutch relay power.
17	—	Rear heated window and heated mirrors relay.
18	—	Rear blower motor relay.
19	—	Not used.
20	—	Left-hand side cooling fan relay.
21	—	Cooling fans series/parallel relay.
22	25A2	Electronic fan relay 2.
23	—	Not used.
24	—	Right-hand side electronic cooling fan 3 relay.
25	—	Not used.
26	30A2	Anti-lock brake system valves.
27	30A2	Trailer tow battery charge relay power.
28	—	Not used.
29	—	Starter relay.
30	—	Not used.
31	10A1	Electric power-assisted steering.
32	10A1	Anti-lock brake system module.
33	10A1	Powertrain control module (Ignition Switch Position – Run).
34	10A1	Blind spot information system.   Adaptive cruise control.   Front view camera.   Rear camera.
35	—	Not used.
36	—	Blower motor relay.
37	—	Trailer tow battery charge relay.
38	—	A/C compressor clutch relay.
39	—	Horn relay.
40	—	Not used.
41	40A2	Rear blower motor.
42	—	Not used.
43	40A2	Front blower motor.
44	50A3	Voltage quality module bus.
45	40A3	Electronic fan relay 1.
46	30A3	Trailer tow brake controller.
47	—	Not used.
48	50A3	Body control module RP1 bus.
49	—	Not used.
50	50A3	Body control module RP2 bus.
51	50A3	Electronic fan relay 3.
52	60A3	Anti-lock brake system pump.
53	—	Not used.
54	—	Not used.
55	—	Not used.
56	40A2	Power inverter.
57	—	Not used.
58	—	Not used.
59	—	Not used.
60	20A2	Powerpoint (front console bin).
61	—	Not used.
62	20A2	Powerpoint (instrument panel).
63	30A2	Fuel pump.
64	—	Not used.
65	20A2	Powerpoint (2nd row) (without USB charger).
66	—	Not used.
67	20A2	Powerpoint (cargo area).
68	—	Not used.
69	30A2	Power liftgate.
70	15A2	Trailer tow left-hand and right-hand stop and direction indicator lamps.
71	—	Not used.
72	30A2	Heated/cooled seats.
73	30A2	Driver seat module.   Driver seat power.
74	30A2	Passenger seat power.
75	30A2	Front wiper motor.
76	—	Not used.
77	—	Not used.
78	30A2	3rd-row power folding seat module relay.
79	30A2	Starter relay.
80	—	Not used.
81	10A1	Trailer tow backup lamp relay.
82	20A2	Steering column lock (if equipped).
83	10A1	Brake on/off switch.
84	—	Not used.
85	5A1	2nd row USB charger (if equipped).
86	—	Not used.
87	—	Not used.
88	—	Not used.
89	—	Not used.
90	—	Not used.
91	—	Not used.
92	15A1	Multi-contour seat module relay.
93	10A1	Alternator sense.
94	15A1	Rear washer relay.
95	15A1	Rear wiper relay.
96	10A1	Powertrain control module relay coil power.
97	5A1	Rain sensor.
98	20A1	2nd-row seat motors.
99	20A1	Trailer tow parking lamp relay.

2018 Ford Explorer Fuse Box Diagram (Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel)

4Micro 2 fuse /  5Micro 3 fuse /  6Circuit breaker

Fuse or Relay Number	Fuse Rating	Protected Components
1	—	Not used.
2	7.5A4	Memory seat switch (lumbar power).
3	20A4	Driver unlock relay.
4	5A4	Aftermarket electronic brake controller.
5	20A4	Rear heated seat module.
6	—	Not used.
7	—	Not used.
8	—	Not used.
9	—	Not used.
10	5A5	Embedded modem.   Hands free liftgate.
11	5A5	Rear climate control module.   Securicode™ keyless entry keypad.   Power liftgate module.
12	7.5A5	Front climate control module.
13	7.5A5	Instrument cluster.   Smart data link.   Steering column control module.
14	10A5	Extended power module.
15	10A5	Smart datalink connector power.   Heads up display.
16	—	Not used.
17	5A5	Electronic finish panel.
18	5A5	Push button start switch.   Ignition switch.   Key inhibit.
19	7.5A5	Transmission control switch.
20	—	Not used.
21	5A5	Terrain management switch.   Heads up display.   Humidity sensor.
22	5A5	Occupant classification sensor.
23	10A4	Delayed accessory power.   Power windows.   Moonroof.   Folding mirror relay.   DC inverter.   Window/moonroof switch illumination.
24	20A4	Central lock relay.
25	30A4	Left-hand front smart window motor.   Door zone module.
26	30A4	Right-hand front smart window motor.   Door zone module.
27	30A4	Moonroof.
28	20A4	Sony amplifier – 10 channel.
29	30A4	Sony amplifier – 14 channel.
30	—	Not used.
31	—	Not used.
32	10A4	SYNC module.   GPS module.   Display.   Radio frequency receiver.
33	20A4	Radio.
34	30A4	Starter relay.
35	5A4	Restraints control module.   Extended power module.
36	15A4	Lane departure warning module.   Auto high beam.   EC mirrors.   Rear heated seats.
37	20A4	Heated steering wheel.
38	30A6	Left-hand front window motor.   Rear power window motors.

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