Ford Fusion: Fuses / Changing a Fuse
Fuses
WARNING: Always replace a fuse
with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a
higher amperage rating can cause severe
wire damage and could start a fire.

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.
Fuse Types


Power Distribution Box
WARNING: Always disconnect the
battery before servicing high current
fuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk of
electrical shock, always replace the
cover to the power distribution box
before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the fender splash shield.
Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Remove the fender insulation.
Remove the fender baffle.
Remove the rocker ..
Overview
Multiplexing
is a method of sending 2 or more signals simultaneously over a single
circuit. Multiplexing allows 2 or more electronic modules (nodes) to
communicate over a twisted wire pair [data (+) and data (-)] network.
The information or messages that can be communicated on these wires
consists of commands, status or data. Multiplexing reduces the weight of
the vehicle by reduci..