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1978-1983 Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr

Fuse Block

1978-1983 Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr Fuse Panel Diagram

 

Fuses Specifications
No.AProtected Component
15Instrument panel, cluster and interior lights
210Warning lights
3- -
420Horns and cigar lighter
5- -
6- -
715Courtesy lights and key warning buzzer
815Standard: Parking, tail and license lights
10Console: Parking, tail and license lights
9- -
1015Radio, tape player, CB radio and premium sound package
1120Accessories, air conditioning clutch, heated rear window relay coil, rear wiper/washer, deck lid release, power window safety relay and speed control
126Circuit Breaker: Windshield wiper/washer
1315Stop and hazard warning lights
1415Turn signal and back-up lights
1515Heater
30Air conditioning
16- -
17- -

Circuit Breaker:

  • 4.5 Amp. — On bracket above glove box to protect liftgate wiper motor and washer (Station wagon only)
  • 20 Amp. — Attached to starter motor relay to protect power windows, door locks and seats
  • 18 Amp. — Integral with headlight switch to protect headlight circuit and high beam indicator
  • 15 Amp. — Integral with headlight switch to protect front and rear marker, side parking, tail and license lights

Fusible Links:

  • 14 Gauge — Located near starter motor relay to protect charging circuit
  • 16 Gauge — Located near voltage regulator to protect the ignition and light feeds
  • 16 Gauge — Located near starter motor relay to protect heated rear window
  • 20 Gauge — Located near starter motor relay to protect engine compartment light
  • 20 Gauge — Located near voltage regulator to protect electric cooling fan (Turbo models only)
  • 20 Gauge — Located near master cylinder to protect MCU module feed, electric choke feed, electric fan timer and control unit feed.

In-Line Fuse:

  • A 2 amp. in-line fuse is located on the visor to protect the lighted vanity mirror
  • A 15 amp. fuse is located in the right side cowl to protect the keyless entry system