Circuit Protection Devices

1996 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 X, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Circuit Protection Devices
CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES

Component Component Location
Auxiliary Relay Box No. 1 Left side of engine compartment.
Auxiliary Relay Box No. 2 Right front of engine compartment.
Auxiliary Relay Box No. 3 Left rear of engine compartment.
Auxiliary Relay Box No. 4 Left rear of vehicle, above wheelwell.
Power Distribution Box Left side of engine compartment, at fender apron.
Interior Fuse Panel Left side of vehicle, below dash.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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