Discover fuse box and relay locations for the 2008-2012 Ford Escape with detailed diagrams. Ensure reliable operation of its electrical systems with expert guidance.
The Ford Escape (2008-2012) is a compact SUV that blends practicality with a bold, refreshed design. It features a five-door body style with seating for five passengers and a versatile cargo area, making it ideal for both daily commutes and weekend getaways. With updated styling, improved aerodynamics, and enhanced safety features, the Escape remains a popular choice among families and individuals. It offers options for front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, catering to both urban and light off-road adventures.
The electrical system of the 2008-2012 Ford Escape is supported by a carefully organized fuse box and relay system. The primary fuse box, located under the hood near the battery, protects essential systems such as the headlights, cooling fans, and ignition. A secondary fuse panel, located in the interior cabin on the passenger side, manages interior features like power windows, the infotainment system, and cabin lighting. Relays, located near the fuse boxes, control high-power systems such as the fuel pump and air conditioning. Proper maintenance of these components is vital for reliable performance.
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(2008-2012) Ford Escape fuse box and relay with Diagram
WARNING
- Never replace a fuse with one that has a higher amperage rating.
- A fuse with a too-high amperage could damage the electrical part and cause a fire.
- On no account should fuses be repaired (e.g. patched up with tin foil or wire) as this may cause serious damage elsewhere in the electrical circuit or cause a fire.
- If a fuse blows repeatedly, do not keep replacing it. Instead, have the cause for the repeated short circuit or overload tracked and fixed.
- Terminal and harness assignments for individual connectors will vary depending on vehicle equipment level, model, and market.
Ford Escape 2008-2012 fuse assignment
Ford Escape Year of production: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel:
The fuse panel is located on the right-hand side of the center console, by the instrument panel. Remove the panel cover to access the fuse cover. Press the tabs on the top and bottom of the fuse cover to remove.
Power Distribution Box:
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
Fuse Box Diagrams
2008
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel (2008)
| № | A | 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 | Restraints control module |
| 32 | 10A | Not used (spare) |
| 33 | 10A | Speed control switch |
| 34 | 5A | Speed control deactivate switch, ABS |
| 35 | 10A | Four wheel drive, EPAS (steering), Park aid module |
| 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, Automatic dimming mirror, Compass, Ambient lighting |
| 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 Windows, Moon roof |
| 48 | – | Delayed accessory relay |
Power Distribution Box
List of fuses in the power distribution box (2008)
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 80A Midi | EPAS |
| B | 125A Midi | SPDJB |
| 1 | 15A* | Heated mirror |
| 2 | 30A** | Rear defroster |
| 3 | 20A** | Rear power point (center console) |
| 4 | 20A** | Fuel pump |
| 5 | 10A* | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Keep Alive power |
| 6 | 15A* | Alternator |
| 7 | 10A* | Reverse lamps |
| 8 | 20A* | Trailer tow parking lamps |
| 9 | 50A** | Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) |
| 10 | 30A** | Front wipers |
| 11 | 30A** | Starter |
| 12 | 40A** | Blower motor |
| 13 | 10A* | 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 | – | Not used |
| 21C | – | Blower relay |
| 21D | – | PCM relay |
| 22 | – | Not used |
| 23 | – | Not used |
| 24 | 10A* | PCM transmission |
| 25 | – | Not used |
| 26 | 10A* | PCM mil |
| 27 | 10A* | PCM non-mil |
| 28 | 15A* | PCM |
| 29 | 15A* | 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 | – | Not used |
| 33 | – | PCM diode |
| 34 | – | Start diode |
| 35 | 10A* | Reverse lamp relay, Speed control module, Rear defrost relay |
| 36 | – | Not used |
| 37 | – | Not used |
| * Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse | ||
2009
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel (2009)
| № | A | 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, 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 | Not used (spare) |
| 33 | 10A | Not used (spare) |
| 34 | 5A | Not used (spare) |
| 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 (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 |
| 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 Windows |
| 48 | – | Delayed accessory relay |
Power Distribution Box
List of fuses in the power distribution box (2009)
| № | A | 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 | 10A* | 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 | 40A** | Blower motor |
| 13 | 10A* | 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 | 5A* | Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) |
| 26 | 15A* | Ignition coils |
| 27 | 10A* | 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 | 10A* | Run/start, Reverse lamps, Rear defrost relay |
| 36 | – | Not used |
| 37 | – | Not used |
| * Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse | ||
2010
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel (2010)
| № | A | 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 |
Power Distribution Box
List of fuses in the power distribution box (2010)
| № | A | Protected Circuits |
|---|---|---|
| A | 80A Midi | Electronic power steering module (EPAS) |
| B | 125A Midi | Passenger compartment fuse panel |
| 1 | 15A* | Heated mirror |
| 2 | 30A** | Rear defroster |
| 3 | 20A** | Rear power point (center console) |
| 4 | – | Not used |
| 5 | 10A* | 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 | 40A** | Blower motor |
| 13 | 10A* | 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 | 5A* | ABS |
| 26 | 15A* | Ignition coils |
| 27 | 10A* | PCM – general powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp |
| 28 | 20A* | PCM – emission related powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp |
| 29 | 15A* | 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 | 10A* | Run/start, Reverse lamps, Rear defrost relay |
| 36 | – | Not used |
| * Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse | ||
2011
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel (2011)
| № | A | 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 | AH 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 | Instmment panel cluster |
| 27 | 20A | Ignition switch |
| 28 | 5A | Radio |
| 29 | 5A | Instmment 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 |
Power Distribution Box
List of fuses in the power distribution box (2011)
| № | A | Protected Circuits |
|---|---|---|
| A | 80A Midi | Electronic power steering module (EPAS) |
| B | 125A Midi | Passenger compartment fuse panel |
| 1 | 15A* | Heated mirror |
| 2 | 30A** | Rear defroster |
| 3 | 20A** | Rear power point (center console) |
| 4 | – | Not used |
| 5 | 10A* | 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 | 40A** | Blower motor |
| 13 | 10A* | 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 | 5A* | ABS |
| 26 | 15A* | Ignition coils |
| 27 | 10A* | PCM – general powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp |
| 28 | 20A* | PCM – emission related powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp |
| 29 | 15A* | 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 | 10A* | Run/start, Reverse lamps, Rear defrost relay |
| 36 | – | Not used |
| * Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse | ||
2012
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel (2012)
| № | A | 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 | AH 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 | Instmment panel cluster |
| 27 | 20A | Ignition switch |
| 28 | 5A | Radio |
| 29 | 5A | Instmment 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 |
Power Distribution Box
List of fuses in the power distribution box (2012)
| № | A | Protected Circuits |
|---|---|---|
| A | 80A Midi | Electronic power steering module (EPAS) |
| B | 125A Midi | Passenger compartment fuse panel |
| 1 | 15A* | Heated mirror |
| 2 | 30A** | Rear defroster |
| 3 | 20A** | Rear power point (center console) |
| 4 | – | Not used |
| 5 | 10A* | 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 | 40A** | Blower motor |
| 13 | 10A* | 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 | 5A* | ABS |
| 26 | 15A* | Ignition coils |
| 27 | 10A* | PCM – general powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp |
| 28 | 20A* | PCM – emission related powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp |
| 29 | 15A* | 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 | 10A* | Run/start, Reverse lamps, Rear defrost relay |
| 36 | – | Not used |
| * Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse | ||
Conclusion
The 2008-2012 Ford Escape is a well-rounded compact SUV with a dependable electrical system. Maintaining its fuse box and relays ensures reliable functionality.
