Ford Escort (2003 year). Manual — part 26

Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.

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

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Passenger compartment fuse panel

The fuses are coded as follows:

Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Passenger Compartment Fuse

Panel Description

DRL

10A

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

HAZARD

15A

Hazard flasher

ROOM

10A

Engine controls, RAP system,
Radio, Shift lock, Courtesy lamps,
Starting system, Warning chime,
Instrument cluster

ENGINE

15A

Electronic automatic transaxle,
Ignition system, Constant control
relay module (PCM relay)

RADIO

5A

Power mirrors, Radio, RAP system

DOOR LOCK

30A

Power door locks

HORN

15A

Horn, Shift lock

AIR COND

15A

A/C-heater, ABS

METER

10A

Backup lamps, Engine coolant
level switch, Instrument cluster,
Rear window defrost, Shift lock,
Warning chime, Turn signal switch

(DRL)

(DOOR LK)

STOP

HAZARD

HORN

TAIL

ROOM

(AIR COND)

(SUN ROOF)

ENGINE

METER

(ASC)

RADIO

WIPER

–

P. Window (C.B.)

(FOG)

CIGAR

(AUDIO)

AIR BAG

FUEL INJ

HEATER

–

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Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Passenger Compartment Fuse

Panel Description

WIPER

20A

Wiper/Washer, Blower motor relay

STOP

20A

Stop lamps, Brake pressure switch

TAIL

15A

Exterior lamps, Instrument
illumination

SUN ROOF

15A

Power moonroof

ASC

10A

Speed control

P. WINDOW

30A CB

Power windows

CIGAR

20A

Cigar lighter

AIR BAG

10A

Air bags

FOG

10A

Fog lamps, DRL

AUDIO

15A

Premium sound amplifier, CD
changer

FUEL INJ.

10A

H02S, Evaporative emission purge
flow sensor

BLOWER

30A CB

Blower motor relay

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 disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.

Always replace the cover to the power distribution box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs

If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.

Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Power Distribution Box

Description

FUEL INJ.

30A*

Air bags, Constant control relay
module (PCM relay), Generator

DEFOG

30A*

Rear window defrost

MAIN

100A*

Overall circuit protection

BTN

40A*

Hazard, Stop, Door lock, Tail,
Roomand Horn fuses of the I/P
fuse panel

ABS

60A*

Anti-lock Brake System(ABS)
main relay

COOLING FAN

40A*

Constant control relay module
(cooling fan)

OBD-II

10A*

Data Link Connector (DLC),
Instrument cluster

FUEL PUMP

20A**

Constant control relay module
(fuel pump)

HEAD RH

10A**

Headlamps

HEAD LH

10A**

Headlamps

* Fuse Link Cartridge **Fuse

USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY

FUEL INJ

30A

DEFOG

30A

MAIN

100A

COOLING FAN

40A

(ABS)

60A

BTN

40A

HEADLAMP

RELAY

FUEL PUMP 20A

OBD-II 10A

HEAD RH 10A

HEAD LH 10A

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