Fixing a Blown Fuse: 2022 FORD Ranger Guide
In a 2022 Ford Ranger, fixing a blown fuse is an important part of keeping the car in good shape and figuring out problems with the electrical system. To keep electrical systems from overheating and damaging parts, fuses are used as safety devices. When a switch blows, it stops the flow of electricity to a certain part, which makes it stop working. It is important to know how to find and repair a blown fuse in order to get systems like lights, audio systems, and power windows working again. Understanding how the fuse box is organized and using the fuse diagrams in the owner’s manual or on the cover of the fuse box makes it easy for drivers to fix blown fuses and keep their 2022 Ford Ranger running smoothly.
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FUSE BOX LOCATIONS
Left-Hand Drive
- A Pre-fuse box.
- B Engine compartment fuse box.
- C Passenger compartment fuse box.
- D High current fuse box.
Note: The passenger compartment fuse box is on the right-hand side for right-hand drive vehicles.
Pre-fuse Box
Your vehicle has a pre-fuse box in the engine compartment attached to the positive battery post. This box contains several high current fuses. If replacement of these high current fuses is required, see an authorized dealer.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
- WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.
- WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
- The engine compartment fuse box has high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
- When you disconnect and reconnect the battery, you need to reset some features.
- See Changing the 12V Battery.
- Lift the release lever at the rear of the cover to remove it.
High Current Fuse Box
- Your vehicle has a pre-fuse box in the engine compartment below the engine compartment fuse box.
- This box contains several high current fuses.
- If replacement of these high current fuses is required, see an authorized dealer.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
- The fuse box is behind the access cover on the outermost side of the steering column.
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
- WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high-current fuses.
- WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
- The engine compartment fuse box has high-current fuses that protect the vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
- When you disconnect and reconnect the battery, you need to reset some features.
- See Changing the 12V Battery.
- Lift the release levers at the rear of the cover to remove it.
| Item | Rating | Protected Component |
| 1 | – | Not used. |
| 2 | – | Starter motor solenoid relay. |
| 3 | 5A2 | Rain sensor. |
| 4 | – | Blower motor relay. |
| 5 | 20A1 | Auxiliary power point 3 – console rear. |
| 6 | – | Trailer park lamp relay. |
| 7 | 20A2 | Powertrain control module. |
| 8 | 20A2 | Canister vent solenoid. Fuel vapor shutoff valve. Canister purge valve.
Variable cam timing valves 1 and 2. |
| Item | Rating | Protected Component |
| Heated oxygen sensors. | ||
| 9 | – | Powertrain control module relay. |
| 10 | 20A1 | Auxiliary power point 1 – instrument panel. |
| 11 | 15A3 | Ignition coils. |
| 12 | 15A3 | A/C control drive. Transaxle warmer. Auxiliary water pump.
Aspirator valve control. Fan clutch. Oil pump. Turbo bypass. |
| 13 | – | Not used. |
| 14 | – | Not used. |
| 15 | – | Run/start relay. |
| 16 | 20A1 | Auxiliary power point 2 – instrument panel. |
| 17 | 20A1 | Auxiliary power point – rear cargo area. |
| 18 | – | Not used. |
| 19 | 10A2 | Electric power assist steering. |
| 20 | – | Not used. |
| 21 | 5A2 | Transmission Run/start relay. |
| 22 | 10A2 | Air conditioning compressor. |
| 23 | 5A2 | Voltage quality module. |
| 24 | – | Not used. |
| 25 | 10A3 | Anti-lock brake system. |
| 26 | 10A3 | Not used (spare). |
| 27 | – | Not used. |
| Item | Rating | Protected Component |
| 28 | 10A2 | Powertrain control module. |
| 29 | 7.5A2 | USB charge port. |
| 30 | – | Not used. |
| 31 | – | Not used. |
| 32 | – | Fuel pump relay. |
| 33 | – | A/C clutch relay. |
| 34 | 10A2 | Trailer reverse lamp. |
| 35 | – | Not used. |
| 36 | – | Not used. |
| 37 | 10A2 | Heated exterior mirror. |
| 38 | – | Trailer right-hand turn and stop lamp relay. |
| 39 | – | Trailer left-hand turn and stop lamp relay. |
| 40 | – | Trailer reverse lamp relay. |
| 41 | – | Horn relay. |
| 42 | – | 4WD (four-wheel drive) motor no. 2 relay. |
| 43 | – | Not used. |
| 44 | – | Not used. |
| 45 | – | Not used. |
| 46 | 10A3 | Not used (spare). |
| 47 | 10A3 | Brake pedal switch. |
| 48 | 20A2 | Horn. |
| 49 | 15A2 | Transmission control module oil pump. |
| 50 | 10A2 | Not used (spare). |
| 51 | – | Not used. |
| Item | Rating | Protected Component |
| 52 | – | Not used. |
| 53 | 15A2 | Rear differential lock. |
| 54 | – | Not used. |
| 55 | – | Not used. |
| 86 | – | 4WD motor no. 1 relay. |
- M-type fuse.
- Micro 2 fuse.
- Micro 3 fuse.
Power Distribution Box – Bottom
There are fuses on the bottom of the fuse box. To access the bottom of the fuse box:
- A Toward the front side of the vehicle.
- Release the two latches on both sides of the fuse box.
- Raise the rear side of the fuse box from the cradle.
- Move the fuse box toward the rear side of the engine compartment and rotate as shown.
- Pivot the rear side of the fuse box to access the bottom side.
- Release the two latches to open the fuse cover.
| Item | Rating | Protected Component |
| 56 | 15A1 | Trailer left-hand turn and stop. |
| 57 | – | Not used. |
| 58 | – | Not used. |
| 59 | – | Not used. |
| 60 | 30A2 | Fuel pump control module. |
| 61 | – | Not used. |
| 62 | 50A2 | Body control module 1 – lighting. |
| 63 | 15A1 | Trailer right-hand turn and stop. |
| 64 | 30A1 | Trailer brakes. |
| Item | Rating | Protected Component |
| 65 | 20A1 | Heated driver seat. |
| 66 | 25A1 | Four-wheel drive. |
| 67 | 50A2 | Body control module 2 – lighting. |
| 68 | 30A1 | Rear window defroster. |
| 69 | 30A1 | Anti-lock brake system valves. |
| 70 | 30A1 | Passenger power seat. |
| 71 | 25A2 | Trailer park lamps. |
| 72 | – | Not used. |
| 73 | 30A1 | Trailer module. |
| 74 | 30A1 | Driver power seat. |
| 75 | – | Not used. |
| 76 | – | Not used. |
| 77 | – | Not used. |
| 78 | – | Not used. |
| 79 | 40A2 | Blower motor. |
| 80 | 20A1 | Heated passenger seat. |
| 81 | 40A1 | Inverter. |
| 82 | 60A2 | Anti-lock brake system pump. |
| 83 | 30A1 | Windshield wiper motor. |
| 84 | 30A1 | Starter motor solenoid. |
| Item | Rating | Protected Component |
| 85 | – | Not used. |
| 87 | 40A2 | Trailer module. |
- M-type fuse.
- LPJ-type fuse.
Battery Mounted Fuse Link
| Item | Rating | Protected Component |
| 1 | 300A | Alternator (with auxiliary fuse and relay box). |
| 225A | Alternator (without auxiliary fuse and relay box). | |
| 2 | 125A | Electronic power assist steering. |
High Current Fuse Box
| Item | Rating | Protected Component |
| 1 | – | Not used. |
| 2 | 125A | Body control module. |
|
3 |
50A |
Voltage quality module (supplies rear lamp blind spot, rear view camera, head up display, 4×4 switch, image processing module and adaptive cruise control radar). |
| 4 | – | Busbar through to power distribution box. |
| 5 | 100A | Auxiliary fuse and relay box. |
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
The fuse box is below and outermost of the steering column behind the access cover.
| Item | Rating | Protected Component |
| 1 | – | Not used. |
| 2 | 7.5A1 | Not used (spare). |
| 3 | 20A1 | Driver door lock. |
| 4 | 5A1 | Not used (spare). |
| 5 | 20A1 | Branded audio amplifier. |
| 6 | 10A2 | Not used (spare). |
| 7 | 10A2 | Not used (spare). |
| 8 | 10A2 | Anti-theft alarm horn. |
| 9 | 10A2 | Telematics. |
| 10 | 5A2 | Not used (spare). |
| 11 | 5A2 | Not used (spare). |
| 12 | 7.5A2 | Electronic control panel. |
| Item | Rating | Protected Component |
| Climate control. | ||
|
13 |
7.5A2 |
Instrument cluster.
Steering column control module. Data link connector. |
| 14 | 10A2 | Extended power module (for restraints module and occupant module). |
| 15 | 10A2 | SYNC Module.
Data link connector. |
| 16 | 15A1 | Not used (spare). |
| 17 | 5A2 | Not used (spare). |
|
18 |
5A2 |
Ignition switch. Lock solenoid. Push the button start. |
| 19 | 7.5A2 | Extended power module (for restraints module and occupant module). |
| 20 | 7.5A2 | Auxiliary switches. |
| 21 | 5A2 | Humidity and in-car temperature sensor. |
| 22 | 5A2 | Not used (spare). |
| 23 | 10A1 | Inverter.
Door lock switch. |
| 24 | 20A1 | Central locking system. |
| 25 | 30A1 | Driver door power window. |
| 26 | 30A1 | Not used (spare). |
| 27 | 30A1 | Not used (spare). |
| 28 | 20A1 | Branded audio amplifier. |
| 29 | 30A1 | Not used (spare). |
| 30 | 30A1 | Not used (spare). |
| Item | Rating | Protected Component |
| 31 | 15A1 | SYNC. |
| 32 | 10A1 | Radio transceiver module. Door entry remote. |
| 33 | 20A1 | Audio unit. |
| 34 | 30A1 | Run/start relay. |
| 35 | 5A1 | Not used (spare). |
| 36 | 15A1 | Auto-dimming interior mirror. Mirror adjustment control. |
| 37 | 20A1 | Not used (spare). |
| 38 | 30A3 | Power windows. |
- Micro 2 fuse.
- Micro 3 fuse.
- PTC fuse.
CHANGING A FUSE
Fuses
WARNING: Always replace a fuse with a specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.
- If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown.
- Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse.
- Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components.
Fuse Types
| Callout | Fuse Type |
| A | Micro 2 |
| B | Micro 3 |
| C | Maxi |
| D | Mini |
| E | M Case |
| F | J Case |
| G | J Case Low Profile |
FAQs
The fuse box in the 2022 Ford Ranger serves as a protective mechanism for the vehicle’s electrical systems. It contains fuses that break or blow when there’s an electrical fault, preventing damage to components and wiring.
The fuse box is typically located either in the engine compartment or inside the passenger compartment, often beneath the dashboard on the driver’s side. The exact location may vary depending on the specific model and trim level.
The 2022 Ford Ranger may use various types of fuses, including blade fuses or cartridge fuses, depending on the specific model and trim level. Blade fuses are more common and easily recognizable due to their flat, blade-like shape.
It typically includes a fuse box diagram that provides information on the location and function of each fuse. Match the fuse to the corresponding electrical component or system you’re troubleshooting.
If a fuse blows, it’s important to replace it with a fuse of the same amperage rating. Using the correct amperage fuse is crucial to avoid electrical problems or damage.
Yes, replacing a blown fuse is generally a straightforward DIY task. However, always follow safety precautions. Ensure the vehicle’s ignition is off, and disconnect the battery if necessary. Use the appropriate tools and handle fuses with care to prevent injury or damage.
Common electrical problems such as non-functioning lights, power windows, radio, or other accessories not working may be due to blown fuses. Checking the fuses is a good initial step in diagnosing these issues.
No, it is not recommended to use a higher amperage fuse as a replacement. Fuses are rated for a specific amperage to protect the electrical circuit. Using a higher amperage fuse can lead to electrical damage or even fires in extreme cases.
There’s no specific maintenance schedule for checking fuses. However, if you encounter electrical problems in your vehicle, it’s a good practice to start by inspecting the fuses as part of the troubleshooting process.
Replacement fuses can be purchased at auto parts stores or online. Ensure you get fuses with the same amperage rating as the ones you’re replacing.
Useful Links
View Full PDF: 2022 FORD Ranger User Manual | Auto User Guide
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