Fuse Question.

[polizi212]

So I was tracking down the power issue with my rear passenger power port and I found it to be a simple blown fuse. (it had been not working since I bought the thing) Anyway while I was checking fuses I found that I have fuses in locations for options I dont have on my Explorer, Like Subwoofer, and Trailer Brakes. Its odd to me that Ford would install Fuses in these locations since I don't believe I have either of those options! Are these fuses powering something else and its just not shown in the owners manual?

 

[Flag Gibby]

Usually they don't put unecessary fuses in. One way to find out is to pull the fuse and see what happens or to take a volt meter to the fuse in question and see if it has any load on it.

 

[polizi212]

I did pull the fuses but didn't hear or see anything change! I will have to get the meter out and see whats up! I looked at my Window Sticker for my truck and I see no mention of Trailer Brakes or a powered subwoofer!

 

[wbdavid]

I'm guessing you bought it used as your fixig this yourself. I will venture to guess the previous owner may have put the extra fuses in there thinking they needed them, or as a place to store extra fuses.

 

[polizi212]

Well the previous owner had meticulous records from ford so I doubt it was ever touched by anyone out side of a Dealer until I bought it! I do my own repairs unless it is rebuilding a Engine or Transmission. I will put the meter on it today and see if it has power and a load.

 

[polizi212]

Ok after looking at this further here is what I have determined!

I have a fuse in location 22 its a 20 amp Fuse and according to my manual that position is for the Subwoofer!

I also have a fuse in location 28 its a 20 Amp fuse and its listed as Heated Seats.

Now according to my Window sticker I show no option for either of these items!
I test both of these fuses and they both have 12 volts of power supplied to them with the key off!

 

[polizi212]

Anybody have a Factory Service manual that can look this up and find out what else these 2 circuits could be powering for me!