Where is the secondary fuse box?

The main fuse box is typically located under the hood, while secondary fuse panels might be inside the car, often near the dashboard or steering wheel . The fuse's wire conductor breaks when the current exceeds the ampere limit, which manufacturers usually define along with different color codes on each fuse.

What are the main fuses in fuse box?

Your fuse box will have two sets of fuses. At the bottom will be 15-amp and 20-amp screw-in fuses with glass faces that are exposed and visible. These fuses will service branch light circuits and outlet circuits. At the top will be 30-amp or 40-amp cartridge main fuses for ovens, laundry rooms, or stoves .

How do you know which fuse is blown?

Remove the fuse from its holder. In some cases you may need a small screwdriver to unscrew the fuse holder cap. Look at the fuse wire. If there is a visible gap in the wire or a dark or metallic smear inside the glass then the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced .

Where is the passenger side fuse box?

Engine fuse boxes are typically situated near the battery . In this vehicle, the battery is on the driver's side, and there is a fuse box right above it with a black plastic cover to protect the fuses. On the passenger side, there is also a battery, and the fuse box is located nearby.

Where is blown fuse located?

Here's how to replace a blown fuse: Open the fuse box door . Inspect each fuse using a flashlight to find the one that is burned or melted (the working fuses will have a clear glass casing but the blown one will look cloudy or blackened).

How many fuse boxes are there?

Most vehicles are equipped with two fuse boxes.

Where is the instrument panel fuse box?

You can usually find the fuse box under the hood or in the cabin of your car . Once you've found it, look at the fuse diagram and see which fuses are labeled Instrument Panel or Dashboard. Once you know which one is blown, replace it with one that has a similar amperage rating.

Where can I find the fuse diagram for my car?

To locate the fuse specification chart for your vehicle or to learn how to change a fuse, refer to the "Fuses" section of your Owner's Manual .

What fuses turn on with ignition?

A switched fuse is one that only has power when the ignition is turned on, while a constant fuse always has power.

How to know what fuse goes where?

To determine the type of blade fuses your vehicle uses, check your owner's manual for a fuse box diagram . A fuse box diagram will show you what kind of fuse goes into each slot and the exact amperage to use. If you are unable to locate a fuse box diagram, consult with your local auto mechanic.

What are the fuses underneath the hood?

The fuse under the hood protects important engine components and accessories like battery, ECU and cooling fan .

Where are the fuses on a Ford Escape?

The fuse panel is on the right side below the glove box .

Where is my main fuse?

The first thing to do is find your main fuse box (these days called a consumer unit), which will be in the same place as your electricity meter. They're often in the main hallway of a house, in a purpose-built cupboard .

Fuse Box Diagram Ford Escape (2008-2012) (2024)

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In this article, we consider the second-generation Ford Escape, produced from 2008 to 2012. Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Ford Escape 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.

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Fuse Layout Ford Escape 2008-2012

Cigar lighter (power outlet) fusesare the fuse №40 (Front power point) in the Instrument panel fuse box, and fuse №3 (Rear power point (center console)) in the Engine compartment fuse box.

Table of Contents

Fuse box location

Passenger compartment

The fuse panel is located on the right-hand side of the center console, by the instrument panel behind the cover.

Remove the panel cover to access the fuse cover. Press the tabs on the top and bottom of the fuse cover to remove.

Engine compartment

The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment (left-side).

Fuse box diagrams

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2008

Passenger compartment

Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (2008)

№	Amp Rating	Description
1	30A	Not used (spare)
2	15A	Brake On/Off switch
3	15A	Not used (spare)
4	30A	Not used (spare)
5	10A	Keypad illumination, Brake Shift Interlock (BSI), SPDJB
6	20A	Turn signals, Stop lamps
7	10A	Low beam headlamps (left)
8	10A	Low beam headlamps (right)
9	15A	Interior lights
10	15A	Backlighting
11	10A	Four wheel drive
12	7.5A	Power mirror switch
13	7.5A	Canister vent
14	10A	FCIM (radio buttons), Satellite radio, Front display module
15	10A	Climate control
16	15A	Not used (spare)
17	20A	All lock motor feeds, Liftgate release, Liftglass release
18	20A	Heated seat
19	25A	Rear wiper
20	15A	Datalink
21	15A	Fog lamps
22	15A	Park lamps
23	15A	High beam headlamps
24	20A	Horn relay
25	10A	Demand lamps
26	10A	Instrument panel cluster
27	20A	Ignition switch
28	5A	Radio
29	5A	Instrument panel cluster
30	5A	Overdrive cancel
31	10A	Compass module
32	10A	Restraints control module
33	10A	Speed control switch
34	5A	Speed control deactivate switch, ABS
35	10A	Four wheel drive, EPAS (steering)
36	5A	PATS transceiver
37	10A	Climate control
38	20A	Subwoofer/Amp (Audiophile radio)
39	20A	Radio
40	20A	Front power point
41	15A	Driver/passenger door lock switches
42	10A	Not used (spare)
43	10A	Rear wiper logic, Heated seats relay, Auto dimming mirror
44	10A	Not used (spare)
45	5A	Front wiper logic, Blower motor relay
46	7.5A	OCS (restraints), PADI (restraints)
47	30A Circuit Breaker	Power windows, Moon roof
48	—	Delayed accessoiy relay

Engine compartment

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Assignment of the fuses in the Power distribution box (2008)

№	Amp Rating	Description
A	80A Midi	EPAS
B	125A Midi	SPDJB
1	15 A*	Heated mirror
2	30A**	Rear defroster
3	20A**	Rear power point (center console)
4	20A**	Fuel pump
5	10 A*	Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Keep Alive power
6	15 A*	Alternator
7	10 A*	Reverse lamps
8	20 A*	Trailer tow parking lamps
9	50A**	Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
10	30A**	Front wipers
11	30A**	Starter
12	40A**	Blower motor
13	10 A*	A/C clutch
14	15 A*	Trailer tow turn lamps
15	—	Not used
16	40A**	Cooling fan 1
17	40A**	Cooling fan 2
18	20A**	ABS solenoid
19	30A**	Power seats
20	—	A/C clutch relay
21A	—	Rear defroster relay
21B	—	Not used
21C	—	Blower relay
21D	—	PCM relay
22	—	Not used
23	—	Not used
24	10 A*	PCM transmission
25	—	Not used
26	10 A*	PCM mil
27	10 A*	PCM non-mil
28	15 A*	PCM
29	15 A*	Ignition coils
30A	—	Cooling fan 1 relay
30B	—	Starter relay
30C	—	Cooling fan main relay
30D	—	Cooling fan 2 relay
31A	—	Reverse lamp relay
31B	—	Fuel pump relay
31C	—	Trailer tow left turn relay
31D	—	Trailer tow right turn relay
31E	—	Trailer tow park relay
31F	—	Not used
32	—	A/C clutch diode
33	—	PCM diode
34	—	Start diode
35	10 A*	Reverse lamp relay, Speed control module, Rear defrost relay
36	—	Not used
37	—	Not used
		* Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse

2009

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Passenger compartment

Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (2009)

№	Amp Rating	Protected Circuits
1	30A	Not used (spare)
2	15A	Brake On/Off switch
3	15A	Sync module
4	30A	Moon roof
5	10A	Keypad illumination, Brake Shift Interlock (BSI), SPDJB
6	20A	Turn signals, Stop lamps
7	10A	Low beam headlamps (left)
8	10A	Low beam headlamps (right)
9	15A	Interior lights
10	15A	Backlighting
11	10A	Four wheel drive
12	7.5A	Power mirror switch
13	5A	Not used (spare)
14	10A	FCIM (radio buttons), Satellite radio, Front display module
15	10A	Climate control
16	15A	Not used (spare)
17	20A	All lock motor feeds, Lift gate release, Liftglass release
18	20A	Heated seat
19	25A	Rear wiper
20	15A	Datalink
21	15A	Fog lamps
22	15A	Park lamps
23	15A	High beam headlamps
24	20A	Horn relay
25	10A	Demand lamps
26	10A	Instrument panel cluster
27	20A	Ignition switch
28	5 A	Radio
29	5A	Instrument panel cluster
30	5A	Not used (spare)
31	10A	Restraints control module
32	10A	Not used (spare)
33	10A	Not used (spare)
34	5A	Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
35	10A	Four wheel drive, Electric Power Steering Module (EPAS) , Park aid module
36	5A	PATS transceiver
37	10A	Climate control
38	20A	Subwoofer/Amp (Audiophile radio)
39	20A	Radio, Radio Amplifier (Navigation only)
40	20A	Front power point
41	15A	Driver/passenger door lock switches, Automatic dimming mirror, Compass, Ambient lighting, Moon roof
42	10A	Not used (spare)
43	10A	Rear wiper logic, Heated seats relay, Instrument cluster
44	10A	Not used (spare)
45	5A	Front wiper logic, Blower motor relay
46	7.5A	OCS (restraints), PADI (restraints)
47	30A Circuit Breaker	Power window's
48	—	Delayed accessoiy relay

Engine compartment

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Assignment of the fuses in the Power distribution box (2009)

№	Amp Rating	Protected Circuits
A	80A Midi	Electronic power steering module (EPAS)
B	125A Midi	SPDJB
1	15A*	Heated mirror
2	30A**	Rear defroster
3	20A**	Rear power point (center console)
4	—	Not used
5	10 A*	Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Keep Alive power, PCM relay, Canister vent
6	15A*	Alternator
7	15A*	Liftgate latch
8	20A*	Trailer tow parking lamps
9	50A**	Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
10	30A**	Front wipers
11	30A**	Starter
12	40 A**	Blower motor
13	10 A*	A/C clutch
14	15A*	Trailer tow turn lamps
15	—	Not used
16	40A**	Cooling fan 1
17	40A**	Cooling fan 2
18	20A**	ABS solenoid
19	30A**	Power seats
20	—	A/C clutch relay
21A	—	Rear defroster relay
21B	—	Fuel relay
21C	—	Blower relay
21D	—	PCM relay
22	20A*	Fuel pump
23	15A*	Fuel injectors
24	—	Not used
25	—	Not used
26	15A*	Ignition coils
27	10 A*	PCM non mil-malfunction indicator lamp
28	20A*	PCM mil-on malfunction indicator lamp
29	15A*	Powertrain Control Module
30A	—	Cooling fan 1 relay
30B	—	Starter relay
30C	—	Cooling fan main relay
30D	—	Cooling fan 2 relay
31A	—	Reverse lamp relay
31B	—	Not used
31C	—	Trailer tow left turn relay
31D	—	Trailer tow right turn relay
31E	—	Trailer tow park relay
31F	—	Liftgate latch relay
32	—	Not used
33	—	PCM diode
34	—	Start diode
35	10 A*	Run/start, Reverse lamps, Rear defrost relay
36	—	Not used
37	—	Not used
		* Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse

2010, 2011, 2012

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Passenger compartment

Assignment of the fuses in the Passenger compartment (2010, 2011, 2012)

№	Amp Rating	Protected Circuits
1	30A	Not used (spare)
2	15A	Brake on/off switch
3	15A	SYNC® module
4	30A	Moon roof
5	10A	Keypad illumination, Brake shift interlock (BSI), Passenger compartment fuse panel
6	20A	Turn signals, Stop lamps
7	10A	Low beam headlamps (left)
8	10A	Low beam headlamps (right)
9	15A	Interior lights
10	15A	Backlighting
11	10A	Four wheel drive
12	7.5A	Power mirror switch
13	5A	Not used (spare)
14	10A	FCIM (radio buttons), Front display module, GPS module
15	10A	Climate control
16	15A	Not used (spare)
17	20A	All lock motor feeds, Liftgate release, Liftglass release
18	20A	Heated seat
19	25A	Rear wiper
20	15A	Datalink
21	15A	Fog lamps
22	15A	Park lamps
23	15A	High beam headlamps
24	20A	Horn relay
25	10A	Demand lamps
26	10A	Instrument panel cluster
27	20A	Ignition switch
28	5A	Radio
29	5A	Instrument panel cluster
30	5A	Not used (spare)
31	10A	Restraints control module
32	10A	Rear video camera module
33	10A	Not used (spare)
34	5A	Not used (spare)
35	10A	Four wheel drive, Electric power assist steering (EPAS), Park aid module, Active park assist module
36	5A	Passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver
37	10A	Climate control
38	20A	Subwoofer/Amp (premium radio)
39	20A	Radio, Radio amplifier (navigation only)
40	20A	Front power point
41	15A	Driver/passenger door lock switches, Automatic dimming mirror, Compass, Ambient lighting, Moon roof, Camera display in mirror
42	10A	Not used (spare)
43	10A	Rear wiper logic, Heated seats relay, Instrument cluster
44	10A	Not used (spare)
45	5A	Front wiper logic, Blower motor relay
46	7.5A	Occupant classification system (OCS), Passenger airbag deactivation indicator (PADI)
47	30A Circuit Breaker	Power windows
48	—	Delayed accessory relay

Engine compartment

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Assignment of the fuses in the Power distribution box (2010, 2011, 2012)

№	Amp Rating	Protected Circuits
A	80A Midi	Electronic power steering module (EPAS)
B	125A Midi	Passenger compartment fuse panel
1	15 A*	Heated mirror
2	30A**	Rear defroster
3	20 A**	Rear power point (center console)
4	—	Not used
5	10 A*	Powertrain control module (PCM) - keep alive power, PCM relay, Canister vent
6	15 A*	Alternator
7	15 A*	Liftgate latch
8	20 A*	Trailer tow parking lamps
9	50A**	Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
10	30A**	Front wipers
11	30A**	Starter
12	40A**	Blower motor
13	10 A*	A/C clutch
14	15 A*	Trailer tow turn lamps
15	—	Not used
16	40A**	Cooling fan 1
17	40A**	Cooling fan 2
18	20A**	ABS solenoid
19	30A**	Power seats
20	—	A/C clutch relay
21A	—	Rear defroster relay
21B	—	Fuel relay
21C	—	Blower relay
21D	—	PCM relay
22	20 A*	Fuel pump
23	15 A*	Fuel injectors
24	—	Not used
25	5A*	ABS
26	15 A*	Ignition coils
27	10 A*	PCM - general powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp
28	20 A*	PCM - emission related powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp
29	15 A*	PCM
30A	—	Cooling fan 1 relay
30B	—	Starter relay
30C	—	Cooling fan main relay
30D	—	Cooling fan 2 relay
31A	—	Reverse lamp relay
31B	—	Not used
31C	—	Trailer tow left turn relay
31D	—	Trailer tow right turn relay
31E	—	Trailer tow park relay
31F	—	Liftgate latch relay
32	—	Not used
33	—	PCM diode
34	—	Start diode
35	10 A*	Run/start, Reverse lamps, Rear defrost relay
36	—	Not used
		* Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse

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Fuse Box Diagram Ford Escape (2008-2012) (2024)

Fuse Layout Ford Escape 2008-2012

Fuse box location

Passenger compartment

Engine compartment

Fuse box diagrams

2008

Passenger compartment

Engine compartment

2009

Passenger compartment

Engine compartment

2010, 2011, 2012

Passenger compartment

Engine compartment

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