Where is the starter relay in the Ford Taurus engine fuse panel?

The starter relay is at position 32, near the top left of the engine compartment fuse/relay panel.

What amperage is the fuel pump fuse?

The fuel pump fuse is 20A, located at position 10.

What is the large fuse at the bottom of the panel?

It is the MEGA-FUSE, rated at 175A, located at the base of the fuse panel.

Which fuses protect the ABS system?

There are two: ABS MODULE 30 AMP at position 18 and ABS MODULE 40A at position 13.

Where are the ignition fuses and what size are they?

There are two IGNITION 40A fuses, at positions 5 and 3 on the right side of the panel.

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1997 Ford Taurus Engine Fuse Box Diagram - Underhood Fuse & Relay Layout

Ford Taurus/Sable power distribution box fuse and relay layout with amperage ratings

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Underhood power distribution box (fuse/relay) map with positions and amperage: ABS 40A, blower motor 40A, cooling fan 40A, ignition 40A, fuel pump 20A, mega-fuse 175A, plus autolamp/wiper/horn relays.

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This document is a labeled diagram of an engine compartment fuse and relay panel (power distribution box), uploaded as applying to a 1997 Ford Taurus (third generation). The diagram shows the physical layout of the box with 33 numbered positions plus a 175A MEGA-FUSE at the bottom. Callout lines identify relays including the starter relay (32), horn relay (30), wiper park relay (24), autolamp park relay (33), autolamp headlamp relay (31), washer motor relay (29), wiper hi/lo relay (25), and blower motor relay (23). Fuses identified include: alternator 30A, HEGO power 15A, headlamps 30A, ABS module 30A, radio 20A, semi-active suspension 20A, fuel pump 20A, thermactor pump 30A, power seats 30A, power locks 30A, EEC power 30A, park lamps 15A, horn 15A, air bag 10A, DRL 15A, ABS module 40A, blower motor 40A, cooling fan 40A, rear window defrost 40A, two ignition 40A fuses, and junction block 40A. A reader can use this diagram to locate a specific fuse or relay in the underhood panel and verify its correct amperage rating when diagnosing electrical faults or replacing blown fuses.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the starter relay in the Ford Taurus engine fuse panel?: The starter relay is at position 32, near the top left of the engine compartment fuse/relay panel.
What amperage is the fuel pump fuse?: The fuel pump fuse is 20A, located at position 10.
What is the large fuse at the bottom of the panel?: It is the MEGA-FUSE, rated at 175A, located at the base of the fuse panel.
Which fuses protect the ABS system?: There are two: ABS MODULE 30 AMP at position 18 and ABS MODULE 40A at position 13.
Where are the ignition fuses and what size are they?: There are two IGNITION 40A fuses, at positions 5 and 3 on the right side of the panel.