Locate fuse box and relay positions for the 2008-2012 Ford Escape Hybrid with detailed diagrams. Maintain its electrical systems for optimal hybrid performance.

The Ford Escape Hybrid (2008-2012) is a fuel-efficient compact SUV that combines practicality with eco-friendly performance. Featuring a five-door body style, it offers seating for five passengers and a spacious cargo area, making it ideal for families and environmentally conscious drivers. The hybrid system pairs a gasoline engine with an electric motor, providing excellent fuel economy without compromising on utility or capability. Available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations, the Escape Hybrid is versatile for both urban commutes and light off-road adventures.

The electrical system of the Escape Hybrid is vital to its operation, relying on a sophisticated fuse box and relay system. The primary fuse box is located under the hood near the battery, protecting critical components such as the hybrid powertrain, cooling fans, and headlights. A secondary fuse panel inside the cabin, located on the passenger side, manages interior features like power windows, infotainment, and cabin lighting. Relays, positioned near the fuse boxes, control high-power systems such as the air conditioning, electric motor, and fuel pump. Routine inspection of these components ensures smooth hybrid operation.

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(2008-2012) Ford Escape Hybrid 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 Hybrid 2008-2012 fuse assignment

Ford Escape Hybrid Year of production: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Ford Escape Hybrid (2008-2012): Passenger compartment fuse panel location

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.

Ford Escape Hybrid (2008-2012): Under-hood compartment fuse box location

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.

Auxiliary Relay Box (2009-2012):

The relay box is located in the engine compartment on the radiator support bracket.


Fuse Box Diagrams

2008

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Ford Escape Hybrid (2008): Passenger compartment fuse panel diagram

List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel (2008)

â„–ADescription
130A110V inverter
215ABrake On/Off switch
315ANot used (spare)
430ANot used (spare)
510ABrake Shift Interlock (BSI), SPDJB, Keypad illumination
620ATurn signals, Stop lamps
710ALow beam headlamps (left)
810ALow beam headlamps (right)
915AInterior lights
1015ABacklighting
1110AFour wheel drive
127.5APower mirror switch
137.5ACanister vent
1410AFCIM (radio buttons), Satellite radio, Front display module
1510AClimate control
1615ANot used (spare)
1720AAll lock motor feeds, Liftgate release, Liftglass release
1820AHeated seat
1925ARear wiper
2015ADatalink
2115AFog lamps
2215APark lamps
2315AHigh beam headlamps
2420AHorn relay
2510ADemand lamps
2610AInstmment panel cluster
2720AIgnition switch
285ARadio
295AInstmment panel cluster
305ANot used (spare)
3110ARestraints control module
3210ANot used (spare)
3310ANot used (spare)
345ASpeed control deactivate switch, ABS
3510AFour wheel drive, EPAS (steering), 110V inverter module, Park aid module
365APATS transceiver
3710AClimate control
3820ASubwoofer/Amp (Audiophile radio)
3920ARadio
4020AFront power point
4115ADriver/passenger door lock switches, Auto dimming mirror, Compass, Ambient lighting
4210ANot used (spare)
4310ARear wiper logic, Heated seats relay, Instrument cluster
4410ANot used (spare)
455AFront wiper logic, Blower motor relay
467.5AOCS (restraints), PADI (restraints)
4730A Circuit BreakerPower Windows, Moon roof
48–Delayed accessory relay
Power Distribution Box
Ford Escape Hybrid (2008): Under-hood compartment fuse box diagram

List of fuses in the power distribution box (2008)

â„–ADescription
A80A MidiPower steering control module
B125A MidiPDB
115A*Heated mirror
230A**Rear defroster
320A**Rear power point
420A**Fuel injector
510A*Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Keep Alive power, TBCM
65A*Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
710A*Reverse lamps
85A*Transaxle Control Module (TCM)
950A**ABS
1030A**Front wipers
1130A**PCM/Power sustain
1240A**Blower motor
1310A*A/C clutch
1410A*Heater/Coolant pump
1550A**Traction Battery Control Module (TBCM)
1640A**Cooling fan 1
1740A**Cooling fan 2
1850A**ABS solenoid
1930A**Power seats
20–A/C clutch relay
21A–Rear defroster relay
21B–Not used
21C–Blower relay
21D–PCM relay
22–Not used
235A*TBCM
2420A*Fuel pump
2515A*Ignition coils
265A*TBCM
2710A*Cooling fan/TCM
2815A*Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) sensor
2915A*PCM power
30A–Cooling fan 1 relay
30B–Power sustain relay
30C–Cooling fan main relay
30D–Cooling fan 2 relay
31A–Reverse lamp relay
31B–Injector relay
31C–Heater pump relay
31D–Coolant pump relay
31E–Not used
31F–Not used
32–A/C clutch diode
33–PCM diode
34–Not used
355A*RUN/START
36–Not used
37–Not used
* Mini fuse
** Cartridge fuse

2009

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Ford Escape Hybrid (2009): Passenger compartment fuse panel diagram

List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel (2009)

â„–AProtected Circuits
130A110V inverter
215ABrake On/Off switch
315ASync module
430AMoon roof
510ABrake Shift Interlock (BSI), SPDJB, Keypad illumination
620ATurn signals, Stop lamps
710ALow beam headlamps (left)
810ALow beam headlamps (right)
915AInterior lights
1015ABacklighting
1110AFour wheel drive
127.5APower mirror switch
135ANot used (spare)
1410AFCIM (radio buttons), Satellite radio, Front display module
1510AClimate control
1615ANot used (spare)
1720AAll lock motor feeds, Liftgate release, Liftglass release
1820AHeated seat
1925ARear wiper
2015ADatalink
2115AFog lamps
2215APark lamps
2315AHigh beam headlamps
2420AHorn relay
2510ADemand lamps
2610AInstrument panelcluster
2720AIgnition switch
285ARadio
295AInstrument panelcluster
305ANot used (spare)
3110ARestraints control module
3210ANot used (spare)
3310ANot used (spare)
345ANot used (spare)
3510AFour wheel drive, EPAS (steering), 110V inverter module, Park aid module
365APATS transceiver
3710AClimate control
3820ASubwoofer/Amp (Audiophile radio)
3920ARadio, Radio amplifier (navigation)
4020AFront power point
4115ADriver/passenger door lock switches, Auto dimming mirror, Compass, Ambient lighting, Moon roof
4210ANot used (spare)
4310ARear wiper logic, Heated seats relay, Instrument cluster
4410ANot used (spare)
455AFront wiper logic, Blower motor relay
467.5AOCS (restraints), PADI (restraints)
4730A Circuit BreakerPower Windows
48–Delayed accessory relay
Power Distribution Box
Ford Escape Hybrid (2009): Under-hood compartment fuse box diagram

List of fuses in the power distribution box (2009)

â„–AProtected Circuits
A80A MidiPower steering control module
B125A MidiSPDJB
115A*Heated mirror
230A**Rear defroster
320A**Rear power point
440A**Electric vacuum pump
510A*Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Keep Alive power, PCM relay, Transmission control module, Canister vent
6–Not used
715A*Liftgate latch
85A*Traction battery control module
950A**Brake control module
1030A**Front wipers
11–Not used
1240A**Blower motor
1310A*A/C clutch
1410A*Heater/Coolant pump
1550A**Traction Battery Control Module (TBCM)
1640A**Cooling fan 1
1740A**Cooling fan 2
1850A**Brake control module solenoid
1930A**Power seats
20–A/C clutch relay
21A–Rear defroster relay
21B–Ignition relay
21C–Blower relay
21D–PCM relay
2215A*Ignition coils
2315A*Fuel injectors
2410A*Transmission control module
255A*Traction battery control module, Thermal expansion valve
2620A*Fuel pump, Traction battery control module
2710A*PCM (non-mil-malfunction indicator lamp)
2815A*Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) sensor, PCM (mil-on – malfunction indicator lamp)
2915A*PCM power
30A–Cooling fan 1 relay
30B–Electric vacuum pump mechanical relay
30C–Cooling fan main relay
30D–Cooling fan 2 relay
31A–Reverse lamp relay
31B–Not used
31C–Heater pump relay
31D–Coolant pump relay
31E–Not used
31F–Liftgate latch relay
32–A/C clutch diode
33–PCM diode
34–Not used
3510A*Run/start, Reverse lamps
36–Not used
37–Not used
* Mini fuse
** Cartridge fuse
Auxiliary Relay Box
Ford Escape Hybrid (2009): Auxiliary Relay Box diagram

List of fuses in the auxiliary relay box (2009)

â„–ADescription
Relay–Electric vacuum pump (solid State)
1–Not used
2–Not used
3–Not used
45A*Vacuum pump monitor
5–Not used
6–Not used
* Mini fuses
**Cartridge fuse

2010

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Ford Escape Hybrid (2010): Passenger compartment fuse panel diagram

List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel (2010)

â„–AProtected Circuits
130A110V inverter
215ABrake on/off switch
315ASYNC module
430AMoon roof
510ABrake-shift i nterlock (BSI), Passenger compartment fuse panel, Keypad illumination
620ATurn signals, Stop lamps
710ALow beam headlamps (left)
810ALow beam headlamps (right)
915AInterior lights
1015ABacklighting
1110AFour wheel drive
127.5APower mirror switch
135ANot used (spare)
1410AFCIM (radio buttons), Front display module, GPS module
1510AClimate control
1615ANot used (spare)
1720AAll lock motor feeds, Liftgate release, Liftglass release
1820AHeated seat
1925ARear wiper
2015ADatalink
2115AFog lamps
2215APark lamps
2315AHigh beam headlamps
2420AHorn relay
2510ADemand lamps
2610AInstrument panel cluster
2720AIgnition switch
285ARadio
295AInstrument panel cluster
305ANot used (spare)
3110ARestraints control module
3210ARear video camera module
3310ANot used (spare)
345ANot used (spare)
3510AFour wheel drive, Electronic power assist steering (EPAS), 110V inverter module, Park aid module, Active park assist module
365APassive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver
3710ANot used (spare)
3820ASubwoofer/Amp (premium radio)
3920ARadio, Radio amplifier (navigation)
4020AFront power point
4115ADriver/passenger door lock switches, Auto dimming mirror, Compass, Ambient lighting, Moon roof, Camera display in mirror
4210ANot used (spare)
4310ARear wiper logic, Heated seats relay, Instrument cluster
4410ANot used (spare)
455AFront wiper logic, Blower motor relay
467.5AOccupant classification system (OCS), Passenger airbag deactivation indicator (PADI)
4730A Circuit BreakerPower Windows
48–Delayed accessory relay
Power Distribution Box
Ford Escape Hybrid (2010): Under-hood compartment fuse box diagram

List of fuses in the power distribution box (2010)

â„–AProtected Circuits
A80A MidiPower steering control module
B125A MidiPassenger compartment fuse panel
115A*Heated mirror
230A**Rear defroster
320A**Rear power point
440A**Electric vacuum pump
510A*Powertrain control module (PCM) – keep alive power, PCM relay, Transmission control module, Canister vent
6–Not used
715A*Liftgate latch
85A*Traction battery control module
950A**Brake control module
1030A**Front wipers
11–Not used
1240A**Blower motor
13–Not used
1410A*Heater/Coolant pump
1550A**Traction battery control module (TBCM)
1640A**Cooling fan 1
1740A**Cooling fan 2
1850A**Brake control module solenoid
1930A**Power seats
20–Not used
21A–Rear defroster relay
21B–Ignition relay
21C–Blower relay
21D–PCM relay
2215A*Ignition coils
2315A*Fuel injectors
2410A*Transmission control module
255A*TBCM
2620A*Fuel pump, TBCM
2710A*PCM (general powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp), Heater pump relay, Motor electronics coolant pump relay, Electronic A/C compressor
2815A*Universal exhaust gas oxygen (UEGO) sensor, PCM – emission related powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp
2915A*PCM power
30A–Cooling fan 1 relay
30B–Electric vacuum pump mechanical relay
30C–Cooling fan main relay
30D–Cooling fan 2 relay
31A–Reverse lamp relay
31B–Not used
31C–Heater pump relay
31D–Coolant pump relay
31E–Not used
31F–Liftgate latch relay
32–Not used
33–PCM diode
34–Not used
3510A*Run/start, Reverse lamps, Rear defrost relay
36–Not used
* Mini fuse
** Cartridge fuse
Auxiliary Relay Box
Ford Escape Hybrid (2009): Auxiliary Relay Box diagram

List of fuses in the auxiliary relay box (2010)

â„–ADescription
Relay–Electric vacuum pump (solid State)
1–Not used
2–Not used
3–Not used
45A*Vacuum pump monitor
5–Not used
6–Not used
* Mini fuses
**Cartridge fuse

2011

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Ford Escape Hybrid (2011): Passenger compartment fuse panel diagram

List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel (2011)

â„–AProtected Circuits
130A110V inverter
215ABrake on/off switch
315ASYNC module
430AMoon roof
510ABrake-shift i nterlock (BSI), Passenger compartment fuse panel, Keypad illumination
620ATurn signals, Stop lamps
710ALow beam headlamps (left)
810ALow beam headlamps (right)
915AInterior lights
1015ABacklighting
1110AFour wheel drive
127.5APower mirror switch
135ANot used (spare)
1410AFCIM (radio buttons), Front display module, GPS module
1510AClimate control
1615ANot used (spare)
1720AAll lock motor feeds, Liftgate release, Liftglass release
1820AHeated seat
1925ARear wiper
2015ADatalink
2115AFog lamps
2215APark lamps
2315AHigh beam headlamps
2420AHorn relay
2510ADemand lamps
2610AInstrument panel cluster
2720AIgnition switch
285ARadio
295AInstrument panel cluster
305ANot used (spare)
3110ARestraints control module
3210ARear video camera module
3310ANot used (spare)
345ANot used (spare)
3510AFour wheel drive, Electronic power assist steering (EPAS), 110V inverter module, Park aid module, Active park assist module
365APassive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver
3710ANot used (spare)
3820ASubwoofer/Amp (premium radio)
3920ARadio, Radio amplifier (navigation)
4020AFront power point
4115ADriver/passenger door lock switches, Auto dimming mirror, Compass, Ambient lighting, Moon roof, Camera display in mirror
4210ANot used (spare)
4310ARear wiper logic, Heated seats relay, Instrument cluster
4410ANot used (spare)
455AFront wiper logic, Blower motor relay
467.5AOccupant classification system (OCS), Passenger airbag deactivation indicator (PADI)
4730A Circuit BreakerPower Windows
48–Delayed accessory relay
Power Distribution Box
Ford Escape Hybrid (2011): Under-hood compartment fuse box diagram

List of fuses in the power distribution box (2011)

â„–AProtected Circuits
A80A MidiPower steering control module
B125A MidiPassenger compartment fuse panel
115A*Heated mirror
230A**Rear defroster
320A**Rear power point
440A**Electric vacuum pump
510A*Powertrain control module (PCM) – keep alive power, PCM relay, Transmission control module, Canister vent
6–Not used
715A*Liftgate latch
85A*Traction battery control module
950A**Brake control module
1030A**Front wipers
11–Not used
1240A**Blower motor
13–Not used
1410A*Heater/Coolant pump
1550A**Traction battery control module (TBCM)
1640A**Cooling fan 1
1740A**Cooling fan 2
1850A**Brake control module solenoid
1930A**Power seats
20–Not used
21A–Rear defroster relay
21B–Ignition relay
21C–Blower relay
21D–PCM relay
2215A*Ignition coils
2315A*Fuel injectors
2410A*Transmission control module
255A*TBCM
2620A*Fuel pump, TBCM
2710A*PCM (general powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp), Heater pump relay, Motor electronics coolant pump relay, Electronic A/C compressor
2815A*Universal exhaust gas oxygen (UEGO) sensor, PCM – emission related powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp
2915A*PCM power
30A–Cooling fan 1 relay
30B–Electric vacuum pump mechanical relay
30C–Cooling fan main relay
30D–Cooling fan 2 relay
31A–Reverse lamp relay
31B–Not used
31C–Heater pump relay
31D–Coolant pump relay
31E–Not used
31F–Liftgate latch relay
32–Not used
33–PCM diode
34–Not used
3510A*Run/start, Reverse lamps, Rear defrost relay
36–Not used
* Mini fuse
** Cartridge fuse
Auxiliary Relay Box
Ford Escape Hybrid (2011): Auxiliary Relay Box diagram

List of fuses in the auxiliary relay box (2011)

â„–ADescription
Relay–Electric vacuum pump (solid State)
1–Not used
2–Not used
3–Not used
45A*Vacuum pump monitor
5–Not used
6–Not used
* Mini fuses
**Cartridge fuse

2012

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Ford Escape Hybrid (2012): Passenger compartment fuse panel diagram

List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel (2012)

â„–AProtected Circuits
130A110V inverter
215ABrake on/off switch
315ASYNC module
430AMoon roof
510ABrake-shift interlock (BSI), Passenger compartment fuse panel, Keypad illumination
620ATurn signals, Stop lamps
710ALow beam headlamps (left)
810ALow beam headlamps (right)
915AInterior lights
1015ABacklighting
1110AFour wheel drive
127.5APower mirror switch
135ANot used (spare)
1410AFCIM (radio buttons), Front display module, GPS module
1510AClimate control
1615ANot used (spare)
1720AAll lock motor feeds, Liftgate release, Liftglass release
1820AHeated seat
1925ARear wiper
2015ADatalink
2115AFog lamps
2215APark lamps
2315AHigh beam headlamps
2420AHorn relay
2510ADemand lamps
2610AInstrument panel cluster
2720AIgnition switch
285ARadio
295AInstrument panel cluster
305ANot used (spare)
3110ARestraints control module
3210ARear video camera module
3310ANot used (spare)
345ANot used (spare)
3510AFour wheel drive, Electronic power assist steering (EPAS), 110V inverter module, Park aid module, Active park assist module
365APassive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver
3710ANot used (spare)
3820ASubwoofer/Amp (premium radio)
3920ARadio, Radio amplifier (navigation)
4020AFront power point
4115ADriver/passenger door lock switches, Auto dimming mirror, Compass, Ambient lighting, Moon roof, Camera display in mirror
4210ANot used (spare)
4310ARear wiper logic, Heated seats relay, Instrument cluster
4410ANot used (spare)
455AFront wiper logic, Blower motor relay
467.5AOccupant classification system (OCS), Passenger airbag deactivation indicator (PADI)
4730A Circuit BreakerPower Windows
48–Delayed accessory relay
Power Distribution Box
Ford Escape Hybrid (2012): Under-hood compartment fuse box diagram

List of fuses in the power distribution box (2012)

â„–AProtected Circuits
A80A MidiPower steering control module
B125A MidiPassenger compartment fuse panel
115A*Heated mirror
230A**Rear defroster
320A**Rear power point
440A**Electric vacuum pump
510A*Powertrain control module (PCM) – keep alive power, PCM relay, Transmission control module, Canister vent
6–Not used
715A*Liftgate latch
85A*Traction battery control module
950A**Brake control module
1030A**Front wipers
11–Not used
1240A**Blower motor
13–Not used
1410A*Heater/Coolant pump
1550A**Traction battery control module (TBCM)
1640A**Cooling fan 1
1740A**Cooling fan 2
1850A**Brake control module solenoid
1930A**Power seats
20–Not used
21A–Rear defroster relay
21B–Ignition relay
21C–Blower relay
21D–PCM relay
2215A*Ignition coils
2315A*Fuel injectors
2410A*Transmission control module
255A*TBCM
2620A*Fuel pump, TBCM
2710A*PCM (general powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp), Heater pump relay, Motor electronics coolant pump relay, Electronic A/C compressor
2815A*Universal exhaust gas oxygen (UEGO) sensor, PCM – emission related powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp
2915A*PCM power
30A–Cooling fan 1 relay
30B–Electric vacuum pump mechanical relay
30C–Cooling fan main relay
30D–Cooling fan 2 relay
31A–Reverse lamp relay
31B–Not used
31C–Heater pump relay
31D–Coolant pump relay
31E–Not used
31F–Liftgate latch relay
32–Not used
33–PCM diode
34–Not used
3510A*Run/start, Reverse lamps, Rear defrost relay
36–Not used
* Mini fuse
** Cartridge fuse
Auxiliary Relay Box
Ford Escape Hybrid (2012): Auxiliary Relay Box diagram

List of fuses in the auxiliary relay box (2012)

â„–ADescription
Relay–Electric vacuum pump (solid state)
1–Not used
2–Not used
3–Not used
45A*Vacuum pump monitor
5–Not used
6–Not used
* Mini fuses
**Cartridge fuse

Conclusion

The Ford Escape Hybrid (2008-2012) delivers efficiency and versatility, supported by a robust electrical system. Proper maintenance of its fuse box and relays is essential for reliable performance.

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