In this article, we consider the third-generation Ford Escort, produced from 1997 to 2003. Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Ford Escort 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.
Fuse LayoutFord Escort 1997-2003
Contents
Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuse in the Ford Escort is located in the Instrument panel fuse box (see fuse “CIGAR”).
Table of Contents
Instrument Panel Fuse Box
Instrument Panel Fuse Box
Fuse box location
It is located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side.
Fuse box diagram
Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument Panel
| Name | Amp Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DRL (coupe) | 10A | Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
| R.WIPER (sedan) | 10A | Daytime Running Lamps, Liftgate Wiper/Washer |
| HAZARD | 15A | Hazard flasher |
| ROOM | 10A | Engine controls, Remote Anti-Theft Personality (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 (coupe) | 5A | Power mirrors, Radio, Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) system |
| MIRROR (sedan) | 5A | Power Mirrors, Radio, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) |
| 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 |
| 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, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
| AUDIO | 15A | Radio, Premium sound amplifier, CD changer |
| FUEL INJ. | 10A | HO2S, Evaporative emission purge flow sensor |
| BLOWER | 30A CB | Blower motor relay |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Fuse box location
Fuse box diagram
Assignment of the fuses in the Engine Compartment
| Name | Amp Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL INJ. | 30A* | Coupe: Air bags, Constant control relay module (PCM relay), Generator
Sedan: Air Bags, Engine Controls, Generator |
| DEFOG | 30A* | Rear window defrost |
| MAIN | 100A* | Overall circuit protection (Charging System, BTN, Cooling Fan, Fuel Pump, OBD-II, ABS Fuses, Ignition Switch, Headlamps) |
| BTN | 40A* | Coupe: Hazard, Stop, Door lock, Tail, Room and Horn fuses of the I/P fuse panel
Sedan: Hazard |
| ABS | 60A* | Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) main relay |
| COOLING FAN | 40A* | Constant control relay module (cooling fan) |
| OBD-II | 10 A* | Data Link Connector (DLC), Instrument cluster |
| FUEL PUMP | 20A** | Coupe: Constant control relay module (fuel pump)
Sedan: Engine Controls |
| HEAD RH | 10 A** | Headlamps |
| HEAD LH | 10 A** | Headlamps |
| * Fuse Link Cartridge ** Fuse |
