Fuses protect the Ford Freestyle’s electrical circuits by interrupting current if a circuit is overloaded. Relays act as electrically controlled switches for components that draw more power. Together, they help protect the vehicle’s wiring and electrical equipment.
Knowing the Ford Freestyle fuse box location can help you troubleshoot issues such as a non-working light, radio, or power window. The standard factory layout has a passenger-compartment fuse panel and an under-hood power distribution box. Fuse and relay assignments can vary with model year and equipment, so check the diagram for your specific vehicle.
Safety and Fuse Identification
Turn off the ignition and electrical accessories before checking a fuse. Use a fuse puller if one is provided, and replace a blown fuse only with one of the same type and amperage. Never use a higher-rated fuse, wire, or foil in its place.
For work involving high-current fuses or battery connections, follow the owner’s manual’s instructions. If a replacement fuse blows again, stop replacing it—the circuit may have an underlying electrical fault that needs diagnosis.
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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 Freestyle (2005–2007) fuse assignment
Ford Freestyle Year of production: 2005, 2006, 2007
Checking and Replacing Fuses in Ford Freestyle
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.
Location of Fuse Boxes
Passenger-Compartment Fuse Panel
The interior fuse panel is under the right-hand side of the instrument panel, in the passenger footwell. With the ignition switched off, remove the access cover or trim panel to reach the fuses. Release any clips gently to avoid damaging the panel.
Use the fuse markings on the cover or in the owner’s manual to identify the correct fuse number and amperage. The supplied fuse diagram can help match a circuit—such as the interior lights or power windows—to its fuse position.
Under-Hood Power Distribution Box
The main power distribution box is in the engine compartment. With the ignition off, open the hood and locate the black box with a removable cover. Release the cover’s retaining tabs carefully; the cover may have a diagram or fuse markings on its underside.
This box contains high-current fuses and relays for systems such as engine management, cooling, and lighting. Use the vehicle-specific relay diagram to identify a relay before removing it. Some relays may be integrated into a junction module or may not be intended for individual replacement.
The standard factory layout generally uses these two main fuse locations rather than a separate fuse box in the luggage area. Aftermarket accessories may have their own inline fuses.
Fuse Box Diagrams
2005
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB)
List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel/smart junction box (sjb) (2005)
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | 20A | High beams |
| F2 | 15A | Interior lamps (Courtesy and demand lamps), Delayed accessory (Power Windows and moonroof) |
| F3 | 25A | Access/Security (Power door lock actuators, Liftgate lock actuator, Liftgate solenoid) |
| F4 | 15A | Adjustable pedal switch |
| F5 | 20A | Horns |
| F6 | 20A | Audio (Subwoofer) |
| F7 | 7.5A | Power/Keep Alive Memory (KAM): Cluster and Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Climate control, Analog clock |
| F8 | 15A | Park lamps, Side markers, Trailer tow protect |
| F9 | 20A | Cigar lighter, Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| F10 | 7.5A | Mirrors and memory module |
| F11 | 20A | Audio, Family Entertainment System (FES) |
| F12 | 10A | Back-up lamps, Electrochromatic mirror, Reverse Sensing System (RSS), Trailer tow protect |
| F13 | 7.5A | Audio |
| F14 | 7.5A | Starter relay coil, PCM |
| F15 | 10A | Delayed accessory (Driver window motor logic, Auxiliary climate control switch illumination, Moonroof, Audio, Driver door lock switch illumination) |
| F16 | 10A | Rear defroster indicator, Heated mirrors |
| F17 | 30A | Rear defroster |
| F18 | 10A | PCM relay coil, Shifter Brake-Shift Interlock (BSI), Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) module, Fuel relay coil, Brake lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) |
| F19 | 10A | Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction control module, All Wheel Drive (AWD) module, RSS, Heated seat modules |
| F20 | 7.5A | Cluster, Climate control |
| F21 | 7.5A | Restraint Control Module (RCM) |
| F22 | 7.5A | Auxiliary climate control relay coils, Electrochromatic mirror, Compass module |
| F23 | 7.5A | Wiper relay coil, Blower relay coil, Cluster logic |
| F24 | 7.5A | Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS), Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) |
| C1 | 30A Circuit breaker | Delayed accessory (Front passenger window, Rear passenger Windows (via window switch), Window switch illumination, Backlighting |
Power Distribution Box
List of fuses in the power distribution box (2005)
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80A* | Interior fuse panel (SJB), SJB fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 12 |
| 2 | – | Not used |
| 3 | – | Not used |
| 4 | 50A* | Wiper RUN/ACC relay to PDB, PDB fuses 37 and 38 |
| 5 | – | Not used |
| 6 | 20A* | Moonroof |
| 7 | – | Not used |
| 8 | 60A* | Engine cooling fan |
| 9 | – | Not used |
| 10 | 40A* | Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (Motor) |
| 11 | 30A* | Starter |
| 12 | 30A* | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay |
| 13 | 20A* | ABS (Valves) |
| 14 | – | Not used |
| 15 | 20A** | Power point (Cargo compartment) |
| 16 | 15A** | Traction Control Module (TCM) |
| 17 | 20A** | Power point (Console) |
| 18 | 10A** | Alternator |
| 19 | 40A* | Logic feed to SJB, SJB solid State devices |
| 20 | – | Not used |
| 21 | 40A* | Rear defroster |
| 22 | 30A* | Power seat motors (passenger) |
| 23 | 30A* | Heated seat modules |
| 24 | 15A** | Fog lamps |
| 25 | 10A** | A/C clutch relay, A/C compressor clutch |
| 26 | – | Not used |
| 27 | – | Not used |
| 28 | 15A** | Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump) |
| 29 | 80A* | SJB power, SJB (Circuit breaker, Fuses 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 15) |
| 30 | 30A* | Driver window motor |
| 31 | – | Not used |
| 32 | 30A* | Auxiliary A/C rear blower motor |
| 33 | 30A* | Driver seat motors, Memory module |
| 34 | 30A* | Ignition switch (to SJB) |
| 35 | – | Not used |
| 36 | 40A* | Front A/C blower motor |
| 37 | 30A** | Front wiper, Front washer |
| 38 | 5A** | Heated Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve |
| 39 | 25A** | Rear wiper, Rear washer |
| 40 | 10A** | TCM, EVMV, Canister vent, ESM, Exhaust Gas Oxygen heaters, A/C clutch |
| 41 | 15A** | PCM, Injectors, Ignition coils, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor |
| 42 | – | Not used |
| 43 | – | Not used |
| 44 | – | Not used |
| 45 | – | Not used |
| 46 | – | Not used |
| 47 | – | Not used |
| 48 | 1⁄2 ISO relay | Fog lamps |
| 49 | – | Not used |
| 50 | 1⁄2 ISO relay | Auxiliary coolant pump |
| 51 | 1⁄2 ISO relay | A/C clutch |
| 52 | – | Not used |
| 53 | 1⁄2 ISO relay | Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump |
| 54 | – | Not used |
| 55 | Full ISO relay | PCM relay, PDB fuses 40 and 41 |
| 56 | Full ISO relay | Starter motor solenoid |
| 57 | Full ISO relay | Front A/C blower motor |
| 58 | High current relay | Wipers |
| 59 | – | Not used |
| 60 | 1A Diode | PCM |
| 61 | 1A Diode | PCM |
| * Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses | ||
2006
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB)
List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel/smart junction box (sjb) (2006)
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | 20A | High beams |
| F2 | 15A | Interior lamps (Courtesy and demand lamps), Delayed accessory (Power Windows and moonroof) |
| F3 | 25A | Access/Security (Power door lock actuators, Liftgate lock actuator, Liftgate solenoid) |
| F4 | 15A | Adjustable pedal switch |
| F5 | 20A | Horns |
| F6 | 20A | Audio (Subwoofer) |
| F7 | 7.5A | Power/Keep Alive Memory (KAM): Cluster and Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Climate control, Analog clock |
| F8 | 15A | Park lamps, Side markers, Trailer tow protect |
| F9 | 20A | Cigar lighter, Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| F10 | 7.5A | Mirrors and memory module |
| F11 | 20A | Audio, Family Entertainment System (FES) |
| F12 | 10A | Back-up lamps, Electrochromatic mirror, Reverse Sensing System (RSS), Trailer tow protect |
| F13 | 7.5A | Audio |
| F14 | 7.5A | Starter relay coil, PCM |
| F15 | 10A | Delayed accessory (Driver window motor logic, Auxiliary climate control switch illumination, Moonroof, Audio, Driver door lock switch illumination) |
| F16 | 10A | Rear defroster indicator, Heated mirrors |
| F17 | 30A | Rear defroster |
| F18 | 10A | PCM relay coil, Shifter Brake-Shift Interlock (BSI), Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) module, Fuel relay coil, Brake lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) |
| F19 | 10A | Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)ATraction control module, All Wheel Drive (AWD) module, RSS, Heated seat modules |
| F20 | 7.5A | Cluster, Climate control |
| F21 | 7.5A | Restraint Control Module (RCM) |
| F22 | 7.5A | Auxiliary climate control relay coils, Electrochromatic mirror, Compass module |
| F23 | 7.5A | Wiper relay coil, Blower relay coil, Cluster logic |
| F24 | 7.5A | Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS), Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) |
| C1 | 30A Circuit breaker | Delayed accessory (Front passenger window, Rear passenger Windows (via window switch), Window switch illumination, Backlighting |
Power Distribution Box
List of fuses in the power distribution box (2006)
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80A* | SJB, SJB fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 12 |
| 2 | – | Not used |
| 3 | 50A* | Front and rear wipers (fuses 45 and 47) |
| 4 | – | Not used |
| 5 | 20A* | Moonroof |
| 6 | – | Not used |
| 7 | 60A* | Engine cooling fan |
| 8 | – | Not used |
| 9 | 40A* | Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (Motor) |
| 10 | 30A* | Starter |
| 11 | 30A* | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay |
| 12 | 20A* | ABS (Valves) |
| 13 | – | Not used |
| 14 | 20A** | Power point (Cargo compartment) |
| 15 | 15A** | Traction Control Module (TCM) |
| 16 | 20A** | Power point (Console) |
| 17 | 10A** | Alternator |
| 18 | 40A* | Logic feed to SJB, SJB solid State devices |
| 19 | – | Not used |
| 20 | 40A* | Rear defroster |
| 21 | 30A* | Power seat motors (passenger) |
| 22 | 30A* | Heated seat modules |
| 23 | 15A** | Fog lamps |
| 24 | 10A** | A/C clutch relay A/C compressor clutch |
| 25 | – | Not used |
| 26 | – | Not used |
| 27 | 15A** | Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump) |
| 28 | 80A* | SJB power, SJB (Circuit breaker, Fuses 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 15) |
| 29 | 30A* | Driver window motor |
| 30 | – | Not used |
| 31 | 30A* | Auxiliary A/C rear blower motor, Auxiliary coolant pump |
| 32 | 30A* | Driver seat motors, Memory module |
| 33 | 30A* | Ignition switch (to SJB) |
| 34 | – | Not used |
| 35 | 40A* | Front A/C blower motor, Auxiliary coolant pump relay coil |
| 36 | 10A** | Auxiliary coolant pump |
| 37 | – | Not used |
| 38 | – | Not used |
| 39 | 1A Diode | PCM |
| 40 | 1A Diode | A/C clutch |
| 41 | 1⁄2 ISO relay | Fog lamps |
| 42 | – | Not used |
| 43 | 1⁄2 ISO relay | A/C clutch |
| 44 | 1⁄2 ISO relay | Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump |
| 45 | 30A** | Front wiper, Front washer |
| 46 | 5A** | Heated Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve |
| 47 | 25A** | Rear wiper, Rear washer |
| 48 | 10A** | TCM, EVMV, Canister vent, ESM, Exhaust Gas Oxygen heaters, A/C clutch |
| 49 | 15A** | PCM, Injectors, Ignition coils, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor |
| 50 | Full ISO relay | PCM relay, PDB fuses 40 and 41 |
| 51 | Full ISO relay | Starter motor solenoid |
| 52 | Full ISO relay | Front A/C blower motor, Coolant pump relay coil |
| 53 | – | Not used |
| 54 | – | Not used |
| 55 | – | Not used |
| 56 | – | Not used |
| 57 | – | Not used |
| 58 | High current relay | Wipers |
| * Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses | ||
2007
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB)
List of fuses in the passenger compartment fuse panel/smart junction box (sjb) (2007)
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | 20A | High beams |
| F2 | 15A | Interior lamps (Courtesy and demand lamps), Delayed accessory (Power Windows and moonroof) |
| F3 | 25A | Access/Security (Power door lock actuators, Liftgate lock actuator, Liftgate solenoid) |
| F4 | 15A | Adjustable pedal switch |
| F5 | 20A | Horns |
| F6 | 20A | Audio (Subwoofer) |
| F7 | 7.5A | Power/Keep Alive Memory (KAM): Cluster and Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Climate control, Analog clock |
| F8 | 15A | Park lamps, Side markers, Trailer tow protect |
| F9 | 20A | Cigar lighter, Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| F10 | 7.5A | Mirrors and memory module, SDARS |
| F11 | 20A | Audio, Family Entertainment System (FES) |
| F12 | 10A | Back-up lamps, Electrochromatic mirror, Reverse Sensing System (RSS), Trailer tow protect |
| F13 | 7.5A | Audio |
| F14 | 7.5A | Starter relay coil, PCM |
| F15 | 10A | Delayed accessory (Driver window motor logic, Auxiliary climate control switch illumination, Moonroof, Audio, Driver door lock switch illumination) |
| F16 | 10A | Rear defroster indicator, Heated mirrors |
| F17 | 30A | Rear defroster |
| F18 | 10A | PCM relay coil, Shifter Brake-Shift Interlock (BSI), Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) module, Fuel relay coil, Brake lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) |
| F19 | 10A | Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction control module, All Wheel Drive (AWD) module, RSS, Heated seat modules |
| F20 | 7.5A | Cluster, Climate control |
| F21 | 7.5A | Restraint Control Module (RCM) |
| F22 | 7.5A | Auxiliary climate control relay coils, Electrochromatic mirror, Compass module |
| F23 | 7.5A | Wiper relay coil, Blower relay coil, Cluster logic |
| F24 | 7.5A | Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS), Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) |
| C1 | 30A Circuit breaker | Delayed accessory (Front passenger window, Rear passenger Windows (via window switch), Window switch illumination, Backlighting |
Power Distribution Box
List of fuses in the power distribution box (2007)
| № | A | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80A* | SJB, SJB fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 12 |
| 2 | – | Not used |
| 3 | 50A* | Front and rear wipers (fuses 45 and 47) |
| 4 | – | Not used |
| 5 | 20A* | Moonroof |
| 6 | – | Not used |
| 7 | 60A* | Engine cooling fan |
| 8 | – | Not used |
| 9 | 40A* | Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (Motor) |
| 10 | 30A* | Starter |
| 11 | 30A* | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay |
| 12 | 20A* | ABS (Valves) |
| 13 | – | Not used |
| 14 | 20A** | Power point (Cargo compartment) |
| 15 | 15A** | Traction Control Module (TCM) |
| 16 | 20A** | Power point (Console) |
| 17 | 10A** | Alternator |
| 18 | 40A* | Logic feed to SJB, SJB solid State devices |
| 19 | – | Not used |
| 20 | 40A* | Rear defroster |
| 21 | 30A* | Power seat motors (passenger) |
| 22 | 30A* | Heated seat module |
| 23 | 15A** | Fog lamps |
| 24 | 10A** | A/C clutch relay, A/C compressor clutch |
| 25 | – | Not used |
| 26 | – | Not used |
| 27 | 15A** | Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump) |
| 28 | 80A* | SJB power, SJB (Circuit breaker, Fuses 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 15) |
| 29 | 30A* | Driver window motor |
| 30 | – | Not used |
| 31 | 30A* | Auxiliary A/C rear blower motor, Auxiliary coolant pump |
| 32 | 30A* | Driver seat motors, Memory module |
| 33 | 30A* | Ignition switch (to SJB) |
| 34 | – | Not used |
| 35 | 40A* | Front A/C blower motor |
| 36 | 10A** | Auxiliary coolant pump |
| 37 | – | Not used |
| 38 | – | Not used |
| 39 | 1A Diode | PCM |
| 40 | 1A Diode | A/C clutch |
| 41 | 1⁄2 ISO relay | Fog lamps |
| 42 | – | Not used |
| 43 | 1⁄2 ISO relay | A/C clutch |
| 44 | 1⁄2 ISO relay | Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump |
| 45 | 30A** | Front wiper, Front washer |
| 46 | 5A** | Heated Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve |
| 47 | 25A** | Rear wiper, Rear washer |
| 48 | 10A** | TCM, EVMV, Canister vent, ESM, Exhaust Gas Oxygen heaters, A/C clutch |
| 49 | 15A** | PCM, Injectors, Ignition coils, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor |
| 50 | Full ISO relay | PCM relay, PDB fuses 40 and 41 |
| 51 | Full ISO relay | Starter motor solenoid |
| 52 | Full ISO relay | Front A/C blower motor, Coolant pump relay coil |
| 53 | – | Not used |
| 54 | – | Not used |
| 55 | – | Not used |
| 56 | – | Not used |
| 57 | – | Not used |
| 58 | High current relay | Wipers |
| * Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses | ||
Conclusion
The main Ford Freestyle (2005–2007) fuse box locations are beneath the passenger-side dashboard and in the engine compartment. The under-hood power distribution box contains many of the vehicle’s accessible relays, while some relay functions may be part of a junction module.
Use the correct fuse and relay diagram for your model year and equipment, and handle covers and components carefully. If you are unsure which component to check, or a fuse keeps blowing, consult a qualified technician.
