Ford 2000 Escort Owner's Manual page 113

Power distribution 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.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Battery section of the Maintenance and care chapter.
Coupe
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
Location
FUEL INJ.
DEFOG
MAIN
HEADLAMP
RELAY
USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY
Fuse Amp
Rating
30A* Air Bags, Constant Control Relay Module
(PCM Relay), Generator
30A* Rear Window Defrost
100A* Overall Circuit Protection
Roadside emergencies
FUEL PUMP 20A
HEAD LH 10A HEAD RH 10A
Power Distribution Box Description
OBD-II 10A
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