Circuit Protection Devices

1996 Ford Pickup F250, 2D Pickup, 4.9 Y, Standard, M5OD-R2SECTION Circuit Protection Devices
CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES

Component Component Location
Circuit Breaker Power Locks/4WD/Tailgate Window In cavity No. 12 of fuse block.
Circuit Power Windows In cavity No. 14 of fuse block.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box (4.9L) In engine compartment, on left inner fender panel. See Figure.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box (5.0L & 5.8L) In engine compartment, on left inner fender panel. See Figure.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box (7.3L DI Turbo Diesel) In engine compartment, on left inner fender panel. See Figure.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box (7.5L) In engine compartment, on left inner fender panel. See Figure.
Fuse Panel (Passenger Compartment) Behind left side of dash. See Figure.
Fusible Links "A & B" (Gray) (4.9L) At starter relay. See Figure.
Fusible Links "A & B" (Gray) (7.3L DI Turbo Diesel) At starter relay. See Figure.
Fusible Links "A & B" (Gray) (7.5L) At starter relay. See Figure.
Fusible Links "C & D" (DK Green) (7.3L DI Turbo Diesel) On engine compartment fuse/relay block. See Figure.
Fusible Link "J" (Gray) (4.9L) At starter relay. See Figure.
Fusible Links "J & K" (Gray) (7.3L DI Turbo Diesel) At starter relay. See Figure.
Fusible Link "J" (Gray) (7.5L) At starter relay. See Figure.
MEGA Fuse Right hand front of engine compartment (on generator/voltage regulator bracket).
Trailer Relay Block On engine compartment fuse/relay block.
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