Fusible Links; Circuit Breakers - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

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If the fuse continues to blow, inspect and test the wire harness and component or components which are

protected by that fuse.

Power Distribution Box

Located under the hood, in the engine compartment. It houses the fuses and relays for most of the under hood

components which are not controlled by a dash mounted switch (such as the alternator, fuel pump, ECM, etc.).

The fuses and relays are replaced in the same manner as the fuse panel inside the vehicle. The power

distribution box cover is hinged on one end and utilizes a retaining latch on the other. Simply release the latch

and lift the cover up to gain access to the fuses and relays.

Fusible Links

The fusible link is a short length of special, Hypalon (high temperature) insulated wire, integral with the

engine compartment wiring harness and should not be confused with standard wire. It is several wire gauges

smaller than the circuit which it protects. Under no circumstances should a fuse link replacement repair be

made using a length of standard wire cut from bulk stock or from another wiring harness.

The fusible links are located near the starter solenoid and shares the terminal with the battery−to−starter

solenoid cable.

The Ranger, Explorer and Mountaineer models use circuit breakers for components which have a high

start−up amperage pull (such as power windows). All breakers will automatically reset if they have been

tripped. The circuit breakers are replaceable (should one go bad or not reset) and can be found on the fuse

Circuit breakers can be replaced as if it were a fuse, simply grasp hold of it and pull it from the

The circuit breakers are replaced in the same manner as a fuse. Simply pull the breaker from the fuse panel to

Mountaineer Explorer