Ford Escort 1997-2003 Fuse Layout

In this article we take a look at the third generation Ford Escort (North America), produced from 1997 to 2003. Here you will find the Ford Escort 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 fuse box diagrams, information on the location of the fuse boxes in the car and the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.

The fuse for the cigar lighter (socket) in the Ford Escort is located in the instrument panel fuse box (see fuse “CIGAR”).

Instrument Panel Fuse Box

Fuse box location

It is located under the instrument panel on the driver’s side.

Fuse box diagram

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Assignment of the fuses in the Instrument Panel

NameAmp RatingDescription
DRL (coupe)10ADaytime Running Lamps (DRL)
R.WIPER (sedan)10ADaytime Running Lamps, Liftgate Wiper/Washer
HAZARD15AHazard flasher
ROOM10AEngine controls, Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) system, Radio, Shift lock, Courtesy lamps, Starting system, Warning chime, Instrument cluster
ENGINE15AElectronic automatic transaxle, Ignition system, Constant control relay module (PCM relay)
RADIO (coupe)5APower mirrors, Radio, Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) system
MIRROR (sedan)5APower Mirrors, Radio, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
DOOR LOCK30APower door locks
HORN15AHorn, Shift lock
AIR COND15AA/C-heater, ABS
METER10ABackup lamps, Engine coolant level switch, Instrument cluster, Rear window defrost, Shift lock, Warning chime, Turn signal switch
WIPER20AWiper/Washer, Blower motor relay
STOP20AStop lamps, Brake pressure switch
TAIL15AExterior lamps, Instrument illumination
SUN ROOF15APower moonroof
ASC10ASpeed control
P WINDOW30A CBPower windows
CIGAR20ACigar lighter
AIR BAG10AAir bags
FOG10AFog lamps, Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
AUDIO15ARadio, Premium sound amplifier, CD changer
FUEL INJ.10AHO2S, Evaporative emission purge flow sensor
BLOWER30A CBBlower motor relay

Engine Compartment Fuse Box

Fuse box location

Fuse box diagram

Assignment of the fuses in the Engine Compartment

NameAmp RatingDescription
FUEL INJ.30A*Coupe: Air bags, Constant control relay module (PCM relay), Generator

Sedan: Air Bags, Engine Controls, Generator
DEFOG30A*Rear window defrost
MAIN100A*Overall circuit protection (Charging System, BTN, Cooling Fan, Fuel Pump, OBD-II, ABS Fuses, Ignition Switch, Headlamps)
BTN40A*Coupe: Hazard, Stop, Door lock, Tail, Room and Horn fuses of the I/P fuse panel

Sedan: Hazard
ABS60A*Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) main relay
COOLING FAN40A*Constant control relay module (cooling fan)
OBD-II10 A*Data Link Connector (DLC), Instrument cluster
FUEL PUMP20A**Coupe: Constant control relay module (fuel pump)

Sedan: Engine Controls
HEAD RH10 A**Headlamps
HEAD LH10 A**Headlamps
* Fuse Link Cartridge
** Fuse