Ford E-450 (1998 – 2001) Fuse Box Diagrams & Location User Guide
Solving electrical issues in 1998–2001 Ford E-450 models requires understanding where the fuse boxes are and how to read their diagrams. Fuse locations and functions are explained in this guide for rapid repairs.
Fuse Box Locations
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by
the brake pedal.
Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover.
Engine Compartment Fuse 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.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box Diagram
Ford E-450 (1998 and 1999)
The fuses are coded as follows.
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Description |
| 1 | 20A | RABS/4WABS Module |
| 2 | 15A | Brake Warning Diode/Resistor, Instrument Cluster, Warning Chime, 4WABS Relay,
Warning Indicators |
| 3 | 15A | Main Light Switch, RKE Module, Radio |
| 4 | 15A | Power Locks w/RKE, Illuminated Entry, Warning Chime, Modified Vehicle, Power
Mirrors, Main Light Switch, Courtesy Lamps |
| 5 | 20A | RKE Module, Power Lock Switches, Memory Lock, Power Locks with RKE |
| 6 | 10A | Shift Interlock, Speed Control, DRL Module |
| 7 | 10A | Multi-Function Switch, Turn Signals |
| 8 | 30A | Radio Capacitor(s), Ignition Coil, PCM Diode,
PCM Power Relay, Fuel Heater, Glow Plug Relay (Diesel) |
| 9 | 30A | Wiper Control Module, Windshield Wiper
Motor |
| 10 | 20A | Main Light Switch, (External Lamps) Multi-Function Switch (Flash-to-pass) |
| 11 | 15A | Brake Pressure Switch, Multi-Function Switch (Hazards), RABS, Brake Pedal Position
Switch |
| 12 | 15A | Transmission Range (TR) Sensor, Auxiliary
Battery Relay |
| 13 | 15A | Blend Door Actuator, Function Selector Switch |
| 14 | 5A | Instrument Cluster (Air Bag and Charge
Indicator) |
| 15 | 5A | Trailer Battery Charge Relay |
| 16 | 30A | Power Seats |
| 17 | — | Not Used |
| 18 | — | Not Used |
| 19 | 10A | Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor |
| 20 | 5A | Overdrive Cancel Switch |
| 21 | 30A | Power Windows* |
| 22 | 15A | Memory Power Radio |
| 23 | 20A | Cigar Lighter, Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| 24 | 5A | Illuminated Entry Module |
| 25 | 10A | Left Headlamp (Low Beam) |
| 26 | – | Not Used |
| 27 | 5A | Radio |
| 28 | 25A | Power Plug |
| 29 | — | Not Used |
| 30 | 15A | Headlamps (High Beam Indicator), DRL |
| 31 | 10A | Right Headlamp (Low Beam), DRL |
| 32 | — | Not Used |
| 33 | — | Not Used |
| 34 | 10A | Transmission Range (TR) Sensor |
| 35 | — | Not Used |
| 36 | 5A | (Cluster, A/C, Illumination, Radio), Steering
Column Assembly |
| 37 | — | Not Used |
| 38 | 10A | Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor |
| 39 | — | Not Used |
| 40 | 30A | Modified Vehicle |
| 41 | 30A | Modified Vehicle |
| 42 | — | Not Used |
| 43 | 20A C.B. | Power Windows* |
| 44 | — | Not Used |
| *Either fuse 21 or circuit breaker 43 will be present for power windows. |
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Ford E-450 (2000 and 2001)
The fuses are coded as follows.
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description |
| 1 | 20A | 4WABS Module |
| 2 | 15A | Brake Warning Lamp, Instrument Cluster, Warning Chime, 4WABS Relay, Warning Indicators, Low Vacuum Warning Switch (Diesel Only) |
| 3 | 15A | Main Light Switch, RKE Module, Radio, Instrument Illumination, E Traveler VCP and video screen. |
| 4 | 15A | Power Locks w/RKE, Illuminated Entry, Warning Chime, Modified Vehicle, Main Light Switch, Courtesy Lamps |
| 5 | 20A | RKE Module, Power Lock Switches, Memory Lock, Power Locks with RKE |
| 6 | 10A | Brake Shift Interlock, Speed Control, DRL Module |
| 7 | 10A | Multi-Function Switch, Turn Signals |
| 8 | 30A | Radio Capacitor(s), Ignition Coil, PCM Diode, PCM Power Relay, Fuel Heater (Diesel Only), Glow Plug Relay (Diesel Only) |
| 9 | 30A | Wiper Control Module, Windshield Wiper Motor |
| 10 | 20A | Main Light Switch, Park Lamps, License Lamp,(External Lamps) Multi-Function Switch (Flash-to-pass) |
| 11 | 15A | Brake Pressure Switch, Multi-Function Switch (Hazards), Brake Lamp Switch, Brake Lamps |
| 12 | 15A | Transmission Range (TR) Sensor, Backup Lamps, Auxiliary Battery Relay |
| 13 | 15A | Blend Door Actuator, A/C Heater, Function Selector Switch |
| 14 | 5A | Instrument Cluster (Air Bag and Charge Indicator) |
| 15 | 5A | Trailer Battery Charge Relay |
| 16 | 30A | Power Seats |
| 17 | — | Not Used |
| 18 | — | Not Used |
| 19 | 10A | Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor |
| 20 | 5A | Overdrive Cancel Switch |
| 21 | 30A | Power Windows* |
| 22 | 15A | Memory Power Radio, E Traveler Radio |
| 23 | 20A | Cigar Lighter, Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| 24 | — | Not Used |
| 25 | 10A | Left Headlamp (Low Beam) |
| 26 | 20A | Rear Power Point |
| 27 | 5A | Radio |
| 28 | 20A | Power Plug |
| 29 | — | Not Used |
| 30 | 15A | Headlamps (High Beam Indicator), DRL10A |
| 31 | 10A | Right Headlamp (Low Beam), DRL |
| 32 | 5A | Power Mirrors |
| 33 | –
20A |
(2000) Not Used (2001) E Traveler Power Point #2 |
| 34 | 10A | Transmission Range (TR) Sensor |
| 35 | 30A | RKE Module |
| 36 | 5A | (Cluster, A/C, Illumination, Radio), Steering Column Assembly |
| 37 | –
20A |
(2000) Not Used
(2001) Power Plug |
| 38 | 10A | Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor |
| 39 | – 20A |
(2000) Not Used
(2001) E Traveler Power Point #1 |
| 40 | 30A | Modified Vehicle |
| 41 | 30A | Modified Vehicle |
| 42 | — | Not Used |
| 43 | 20A C.B. | Power Windows* |
| 44 | — | Not Used |
| * Either Fuse 21 or Circuit breaker 43 will be present for power windows. | ||
Engine Compartment Fuse Box Diagram
Ford E-450 (1998 and 2000)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Description |
| 1 | — | Not Used |
| 2 | — | Not Used |
| 3 | — | Not Used |
| 4 | 10A | PCM Keep Alive Memory, Instrument Cluster |
| 5 | 10A | Right Trailer Turn Signal |
| 6 | 10A | Left Trailer Turn Signal |
| 7 | — | Not Used |
| 8 | 60A | I/P Fuses 5, 11, 23, 38, 4, 10, 16, 22, 28 |
| 9 | 30A | PCM Power Relay, Engine Compartment Fuse 4 |
| 10 | 60A | Auxiliary Battery Relay, Engine Compartment
Fuses 14, 22 |
| 11 | 30A | IDM Relay (1998 1/2 Vehicles) |
| 12 | 60A | Engine Compartment Fuses 26, 27 |
| 13 | 50A | Blower Motor Relay (Blower Motor) |
| 14 | 30A | Trailer Running Lamps Relay, Trailer Backup
Lamps Relay |
| 15 | 40A | Main Light Switch |
| 16 | 50A | RKE Module, Auxiliary Blower Motor Relay |
| 17 | 30A | Fuel Pump Relay, IDM (Diesel) |
| 18 | 60A | I/P Fuses 40, 41 |
| 19 | 60A | 4WABS Module |
| 20 | 20A | Electric Brake Controller |
| 21 | 50A | Modified Vehicle Power |
| 22 | 40A | Trailer Battery Charge Relay (Modified Vehicles Only) |
| 23 | 60A | Ignition Switch |
| 24 | — | Not Used |
| 25 | 20A | NGV Module |
| 26 | 10A | Generator/Voltage Regulator (Diesel Only) |
| 27 | 15A | DRL Module, Horn Relay |
| 28 | — | PCM Diode |
| 29 | — | Not Used |
| A | — | Not Used |
| B | — | Not Used |
| C | – | Trailer Backup Lamps Relay |
| D | – | Trailer Running Lamps Relay |
| E | – | Trailer Battery Charge Relay |
| F | – | IDM Relay |
| G | – | PCM Relay |
| H | – | Blower Motor Relay |
| J | – | Horn Relay |
| K | – | Fuel Pump Relay, IDM Relay (Diesel) |
Ford E-450 (2001)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
| Fuse/Relay Location | Fuse Amp Rating | Power Distribution Box Description |
| 1 | — | Not Used |
| 2 | — | Not Used |
| 3 | — | Not Used |
| 4 | 10A* | PCM Keep Alive Memory, Instrument Cluster, Voltmeter |
| 5 | 10A* | Right Trailer Turn Signal |
| 6 | 10A* | Left Trailer Turn Signal |
| 7 | — | Not Used |
| 8 | 60A** | I/P Fuses 5, 11, 23, 38, 4, 10, 16, 22, 28,
32 |
| 9 | 30A** | PCM Power Relay, Engine Compartment Fuse 4 |
| 10 | 60A** | Auxiliary Battery Relay, Engine Compartment Fuses 14, 22 |
| 11 | 30A** | IDM Relay (Diesel Only) |
| 12 | 60A** | Engine Compartment Fuses 25, 27 |
| 13 | 50A** | Blower Motor Relay (Blower Motor) |
| 14 | 30A** | Trailer Running Lamps Relay, Trailer Backup Lamps Relay |
| 15 | 40A** | Main Light Switch, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
| 16 | 50A** | Auxiliary Blower Motor Relay |
| 17 | 30A** | Fuel Pump Relay |
| 18 | 60A** | I/P Fuses 40, 41,26, 33, 39 |
| 19 | 60A** | 4WABS Module |
| 20 | 20A** | Electric Brake Controller |
| 21 | 50A** | Modified Vehicle Power |
| 22 | 40A** | Trailer Battery Charge Relay, Modified Vehicles |
| 23 | 60A** | Ignition Switch, Fuse Panel |
| 24 | — | Not Used |
| 25 | 20A* | NGV Module (Natural Gas Only) |
| 26 | 10A* | A/C Clutch (4.2L Only) |
| 27 | 15A* | DRL Module, Horn Relay |
| 28 | — | PCM Diode |
| 29 | — | Not Used |
| A | — | Not Used |
| B | — | Stop Lamp Relay |
| C | — | Trailer Backup Lamps Relay |
| D | — | Trailer Running Lamps Relay |
| E | — | Trailer Battery Charge Relay |
| F | — | IDM Relay (Diesel Only), A/C Clutch Relay (4.2L Only) |
| G | — | PCM Relay |
| H | — | Blower Motor Relay |
| J | — | Horn Relay |
| K | — | Fuel Pump Relay |
| * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses | ||