The 2003-2006 Ford Expedition is the second generation of Ford’s full-size SUV. In these model years the main fuse panel is located below the right-hand side of the dashboard and combines low-current fuses, maxi fuses and relays in one assembly.
The most important split is between 2003-2004 and 2005-2006, because Ford changed several assignments during production. For the earlier generation, use the Ford Expedition 1997-2002 guide. For the next generation, use Ford Expedition 2007-2008.
Fuse box location
The fuse panel is located below the right-hand side of the dashboard on the passenger side. Remove the side trim panel and then the fuse-box cover. The physical layout is similar across 2003-2006, but several assignments differ by model year.
Ford Expedition 2003-2004 fuses
This table follows the 2004 Ford manual configuration. Differences specific to 2003 are shown directly in the affected rows.
| Position | Rating [A] | Protected component / function |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Run/accessory feed: front wiper, instrument cluster, rear wiper; 2004 also TPMS module |
| 2 | 20 | Turn signals, hazard lamps, stop lamps and center high-mounted stop lamp |
| 3 | 7.5 | Power mirrors, driver-seat memory and memory module |
| 4 | 10 / 15 | 2003: 10 A – DVD, rear audio controls, CD changer. 2004: 15 A – same circuits |
| 5 | 7.5 | PCM, speed-control deactivation switch, climate control, stop lamps, brake-shift interlock, BSM and third-row relay coils |
| 6 | 15 | Lighting switch, parking lamps, license-plate lamps, fog lamps and trailer-tow lighting |
| 7 | 7.5 | Radio – start signal |
| 8 | 10 | Heated rear window and heated mirrors |
| 9 | 10 / 15 | 2003: 10 A – alternator. 2004: 15 A – fuel pump and fuel-pump relay |
| 10 | 20 | Trailer reversing and parking lamps |
| 11 | 10 | A/C compressor clutch, 4×4 IWE system; 2004 also air-suspension compressor relay |
| 12 | 10 | Speed-control system and relay |
| 13 | 10 | Climate control, heated rear window, DEATC and trailer-battery charging |
| 14 | 10 / 15 | 2003: 15 A – climate blend-door actuator, DRL and reversing lamps. 2004: 10 A – DRL, DTRS, trailer reversing lamps, electrochromic mirror and navigation radio |
| 15 | 5 | AdvanceTrac, instrument cluster – RUN/START supply |
| 16 | 10 | ABS / AdvanceTrac – RUN/START supply |
| 17 | 15 | Front fog lamps |
| 18 | 10 | Auxiliary climate control, electrochromic mirror, turn signals; depending on equipment also climate-controlled seats |
| 19 | 10 | Restraints Control Module (RCM) |
| 20 | 30 | Air suspension and 4×4 module |
| 21 | 15 | Instrument cluster, interior lighting, puddle lamps; 2004 also TPMS |
| 22 | 10 | Moonroof, delayed-accessory radio, rear flip windows, navigation antenna amplifier |
| 23 | 10 | Right low beam |
| 24 | 15 | Interior, glove-box and cargo lamps plus battery-saver relay |
| 25 | 10 | Left low beam |
| 26 | 20 | Horn |
| 27 | 5 | Compass, rear parking aid, brake-shift interlock, overdrive, air-suspension module |
| 28 | 5 | PCM relay coil, SecuriLock immobilizer; 2004 also speed-control relay coil |
| 29 | 30 | Electric trailer-brake controller |
| 30 | 30 | Central locking, liftgate-glass release and door/liftgate lock motors |
| 31 | 20 / 25 | Radio and subwoofer; 25 A in 2003, 20 A in 2004 |
| 32 | 15 | Catalyst sensors and transmission solenoids |
| 33 | 20 / 10 | 2003: 20 A – EVAP, HEGO, VMV, IMTV and A/C clutch. 2004: 10 A – same circuits plus EGR/EVR |
| 34 | 20 / 15 | PCM, fuel injectors and MAF sensor; 20 A in 2003, 15 A in 2004 |
| 35 | 20 | High beams and high-beam indicator |
| 36 | 10 | Right trailer turn/stop lamp |
| 37 | 20 | Cargo-area power outlet |
| 38 | 25 | Rear wiper and washer |
| 39 | 20 | Console and dashboard power outlets |
| 40 | 20 | Headlamps, DRL, lighting switch and low-beam circuit supply |
| 41 | 20 | Cigarette lighter and OBD-II diagnostic connector |
| 42 | 10 | Left trailer turn/stop lamp |
| 101 | 30 | Starter |
| 102 | 30 | Ignition-switch supply |
| 103 | 30 | ABS / AdvanceTrac pump |
| 104 | 30 | Left third-row seat |
| 105 | 30 | Spare |
| 106 | 30 | Trailer-battery charging |
| 107 | 30 | Auxiliary climate-control blower |
| 108 | 30 | Passenger power seat |
| 109 | 30 | Driver seat, memory module, memory mirrors and adjustable pedals |
| 110 | 30 | Spare |
| 111 | 50 | Air-suspension compressor |
| 112 | 30 | ABS / AdvanceTrac valves |
| 113 | 30 | Front wiper and washer |
| 114 | 40 | Heated rear window and heated mirrors |
| 115 | 30 | 4×4 module and transfer-case motor |
| 116 | 40 | Front blower |
| 117 | 30 | Right third-row seat |
| 118 | 30 | Driver/passenger climate-controlled seat module |
| 401 | 30 | Power-window and moonroof circuit breaker |
Ford Expedition 2005-2006 fuses
For 2005-2006 Ford revised several circuits. A particularly visible change is the fuel-pump circuit, which uses position 12, along with changes around positions 30-34.
| Position | Rating [A] | Protected component / function |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.5 | Run/accessory feed: front wiper, instrument cluster and rear wiper |
| 2 | 20 | Turn signals, hazard lamps, stop lamps and center high-mounted stop lamp |
| 3 | 7.5 | Power mirrors, driver-seat memory and memory module |
| 4 | 15 | DVD, rear-seat audio controls and navigation CD changer |
| 5 | 7.5 | PCM, speed control, climate control, stop lamps, brake-shift interlock, BSM and third-row relay coils |
| 6 | 15 | Parking lamps, illumination, license-plate lamps, fog lamps and trailer lighting |
| 7 | 5 | Radio – start signal |
| 8 | 10 | Heated rear window and heated mirrors |
| 9 | – | Not used |
| 10 | 20 | Trailer reversing and parking lamps |
| 11 | 10 | A/C compressor clutch and 4×4 IWE solenoid |
| 12 | 15 | Fuel-pump relay, inertia switch, fuel-pump driver module and fuel pump |
| 13 | 10 | Climate control, heated rear window and trailer-battery-charge relay coil |
| 14 | 10 | DRL, DTRS, trailer reversing lamps, electrochromic mirror and climate control |
| 15 | 5 | AdvanceTrac with RSC and instrument cluster |
| 16 | 10 | ABS / AdvanceTrac with RSC |
| 17 | 15 | Front fog lamps |
| 18 | 10 | Auxiliary climate control, electrochromic mirror and auxiliary-mode control |
| 19 | 10 | Restraints Control Module (RCM) |
| 20 | 30 | Central locking, liftgate-glass release and door/liftgate locks |
| 21 | 15 | Instrument cluster and interior lighting |
| 22 | 10 | Moonroof, delayed-accessory radio, rear flip windows and navigation antenna |
| 23 | 10 | Right low beam |
| 24 | 15 | Interior, glove-box and cargo lighting, battery-saver relay and heated PCV valve |
| 25 | 10 | Left low beam |
| 26 | 20 | Horn |
| 27 | 5 | Compass, rear parking aid, brake-shift interlock, overdrive and air suspension |
| 28 | 5 | PCM relay coil, SecuriLock and heated-PCV relay coil |
| 29 | 30 | Electric trailer brake |
| 30 | 25 | Air suspension and 4×4 transfer-case clutch |
| 31 | 20 | Radio and subwoofer |
| 32 | 15 | Catalyst sensors, transmission solenoids, EVAP, HEGO, VMV, A/C clutch, CMCV and VCT |
| 33 | – | Not used |
| 34 | 15 | PCM, fuel injectors and MAF sensor |
| 35 | 20 | High beams and high-beam indicator |
| 36 | 10 | Right trailer turn/stop lamp |
| 37 | 20 | Cargo-area power outlet |
| 38 | 25 | Rear wiper and washer |
| 39 | 20 | Console and dashboard power outlets |
| 40 | 20 | DRL, headlamps, lighting switch and low-beam circuits |
| 41 | 20 | Cigarette lighter and OBD-II diagnostic connector |
| 42 | 10 | Left trailer turn/stop lamp |
| 101 | 30 | Starter |
| 102 | 30 | Ignition-switch supply |
| 103 | 30 | ABS / AdvanceTrac with RSC pump |
| 104 | 30 | Left third-row seat |
| 105 | 30 | Spare |
| 106 | 30 | Trailer-battery charging |
| 107 | 30 | Auxiliary climate-control blower |
| 108 | 30 | Passenger power seat |
| 109 | 30 | Driver seat, memory, memory mirrors and adjustable pedals |
| 110 | 30 | Spare |
| 111 | 50 | Air-suspension compressor |
| 112 | 30 | ABS / AdvanceTrac with RSC valves |
| 113 | 30 | Front wiper and washer |
| 114 | 40 | Heated rear window and heated mirrors |
| 115 | 30 | Transfer-case motor and 4×4 relays |
| 116 | 40 | Front blower |
| 117 | 30 | Right third-row seat |
| 118 | 30 | Driver/passenger climate-controlled seat module |
| 401 | 30 | Power-window and moonroof circuit breaker |
Relays
| Relay | Function |
|---|---|
| R01 | Starter relay |
| R02 | Delayed accessory relay |
| R03 | High-beam relay |
| R04 | Heated rear-window relay |
| R05 | Trailer-battery-charge relay |
| R06 | Front-blower relay |
| R201 | Trailer parking-lamp relay |
| R202 | Front fog-lamp relay |
| R203 | PCM relay |
| R301 | Trailer reversing-lamp relay |
| R302 | 2003-2004: speed-control relay. 2005-2006: heated-PCV-valve relay |
| R303 | Fuel-pump relay |
| R304 | Battery-saver relay |
| R305 | Horn relay |
Commonly checked fuses
- Cigarette lighter: position 41 – 20 A.
- Console / dashboard outlets: position 39 – 20 A.
- Cargo-area outlet: position 37 – 20 A.
- Fuel pump: 2004 uses position 9 – 15 A; 2005-2006 uses position 12 – 15 A. The 2003 circuit differs and should be checked against the exact manual.
- Radio: position 31, with supporting feeds at 7 and 22 depending on function.
- Horn: position 26 – 20 A and relay R305.
- Low beams: position 23 right and position 25 left – 10 A each.
- Front wiper: maxi fuse 113 – 30 A.
FAQ – Ford Expedition 2003-2006 fuses
Why are there separate 2003-2004 and 2005-2006 tables?
Ford changed several fuse assignments during the second generation, so combining all four model years into one table would hide important differences.
Where is the cigarette-lighter fuse?
Position 41 – 20 A.
Where is the fuel-pump fuse?
For 2004 it is position 9 – 15 A. For 2005-2006 the fuel-pump circuit moves to position 12 – 15 A.
Which fuses protect the low beams?
Position 23 protects the right low beam and position 25 the left low beam, both at 10 A.