2000 Ford Ranger Fuse Box Diagram: Both Locations and Full Charts
Your 2000 Ford Ranger has two fuse boxes. The passenger compartment panel is at the left end of the instrument panel, driver’s side. The power distribution box is in the engine bay, driver’s side, near the firewall.
The cigar lighter runs on fuse F17, rated 25A. A separate auxiliary power socket runs on fuse F22, 20A.
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Most sites get this wrong: your 2000 Ranger does not share a chart with 2001-2005
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This site already covers the 2001, 2002 and 2004 Ranger fuse boxes. Do not borrow a row from any of them for a 2000 truck.
One of the aggregator sites I cross-checked against actually proves the split on its own page. It publishes a 1998-2000 table, then a separate 2002-2003 table for the same Ranger, with different values throughout.
| Position | 2000 | 2002-2003 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuse 6 | Overdrive, back-up lamps, DRL, 4×4, 15A | Brake pressure switch, 2A |
| Fuse 17 | Cigar lighter, data link connector, 25A | Cigar lighter, data link connector, 20A |
| Fuse 19 | PCM power diode, ignition, PATS, 25A | PCM power diode, ignition, 25A |
| Fuse 25 | Not used | Not used |
| Fuse 29 | Radio, 15A | Radio, 20A |
| Fuse 35 | Not used | Horn relay, if not equipped with a truck CSM, 15A |
Fuse 35 is worth a separate note. One of my four sources lists “Horn relay, if not equipped with a truck CSM” under its 2000 column.
Three other sources, including that same site’s own 1998/1999/2000 split, all read fuse 35 as not used for 2000. The horn relay note belongs to the 2002-2003 table, at the same position. One source appears to have carried a later year’s value into the 2000 row, which is exactly the copy-across-generations mistake this cluster exists to avoid.
If you have a 2001-2005 Ranger instead, see our 2001 Ford Ranger fuse box diagram, 2002 Ford Ranger fuse box diagram or 2004 Ford Ranger fuse box diagram, each verified against its own year.
Where are the fuse boxes on a 2000 Ford Ranger?
Passenger compartment fuse panel. Left end of the instrument panel, driver’s side door end. Pull the cover outward to reach the 36 fuse positions, F1 through F36.
Power distribution box. Engine compartment, driver’s side, near the firewall and the brake master cylinder. It holds five Maxi fuses and fifteen Mini fuses, each numbered from 1 on the real cover.
Worth knowing: the cover on your specific truck carries a printed label on the underside. Options and electrical equipment move a handful of positions, and that label is the final authority.
2000 Ford Ranger passenger compartment fuse chart: all 36 positions
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The complete panel, fuse by fuse. Four sources, cross-checked against each other, agree on every row below except where noted.
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|---|---|---|
| F1 | 7.5A | Power mirror switch |
| F2 | 7.5A | Blower motor relay, PAD module, air bag diagnostic monitor |
| F3 | 7.5A | Left stop/turn trailer tow connector |
| F4 | 10A | Left headlamp |
| F5 | – | Not used (carried the data link connector in 1998-1999) |
| F6 | 15A | Overdrive, back-up lamps, DRL, 4×4 (not used in 1998-1999) |
| F7 | 7.5A | Right stop/turn trailer tow connector |
| F8 | 10A | Right headlamp, fog lamp relay |
| F9 | 7.5A | Brake pedal position switch |
| F10 | 7.5A | Speed control servo/amplifier, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), shift lock actuator, blend door actuator, A/C-heater assembly, turn signals |
| F11 | 7.5A | Instrument cluster, DRL, RABS resistor |
| F12 | – | Not used |
| F13 | 20A | Brake pedal position switch |
| F14 | 20A or 10A | 20A with Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS). 10A with 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) module and main relay |
| F15 | 7.5A | Air bag indicator lamp, alternator indicator lamp |
| F16 | 30A | Windshield wiper motor, wiper hi-lo relay, wiper run/park relay |
| F17 | 25A | Cigar lighter, Data Link Connector (DLC) |
| F18 | 15A | Driver’s unlock relay, all-unlock relay, all-lock relay |
| F19 | 25A | PCM power diode, ignition, PATS |
| F20 | 7.5A | RAP module, GEM, radio |
| F21 | 15A | Flasher (hazard) |
| F22 | 20A | Auxiliary power socket |
| F23 | – | Not used |
| F24 | 7.5A | Clutch pedal position switch, starter interrupt relay, anti-theft |
| F25 | – | Not used |
| F26 | 10A | Battery saver relay, electronic shift relay, interior lamp relay, power window relay, electronic shift control module, dome/map lamp, GEM, instrument cluster |
| F27 | – | Not used |
| F28 | 7.5A | GEM, radio |
| F29 | 15A | Radio |
| F30 | 10A | RABS test connector |
| F31 | – | Not used |
| F32 | – | Not used |
| F33 | 15A | Headlamps, DRL module, instrument cluster |
| F34 | – | Not used |
| F35 | – | Not used. See the note above, one source wrongly carries a 2002-2003 value here. |
| F36 | – | Not used |
A cheap fuse assortment kit covers both the Mini and Maxi sizes used in these two boxes. It costs less than a single dealer fuse and saves a second trip. Any brand meeting the ATO/ATC standard fits.
2000 Ford Ranger power distribution box fuse chart: Maxi and Mini fuses
Engine bay, driver’s side, near the firewall and master cylinder. Five Maxi fuses and fifteen Mini fuses fill this box, each numbered from 1 on the real cover. This chart labels them M1-M5 and 1-15 to keep the two groups distinct.
| Fuse | Amps | Circuit protected |
|---|---|---|
| M1 (Maxi) | 50A | I/P fuse panel feed |
| M2 (Maxi) | 40A | Blower motor relay |
| M3 (Maxi) | 50A | 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) module |
| M4 (Maxi) | 20A | Power windows. One of four sources reads “accessory delay relay” instead, see the note below. |
| M5 (Maxi) | 50A | Ignition switch, starter relay |
| 1 (Mini) | 10A | A/C clutch, A/C relay |
| 2 (Mini) | – | Not used. One of four sources reads “20A, auxiliary power point” instead, see the note below. |
| 3 (Mini) | 20A | 4WD electronic shift relay, electronic shift control module |
| 4 (Mini) | 20A | Fog lamp and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) relay |
| 5 (Mini) | 15A | Trailer tow park lamps |
| 6 (Mini) | 10A | Powertrain Control Module (PCM) |
| 7 (Mini) | 30A | 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) module |
| 8 (Mini) | 30A | PCM relay |
| 9 (Mini) | 20A | Fuel pump relay, RAP module |
| 10 (Mini) | 15A | Horn, horn relay |
| 11 (Mini) | 15A | Parklamps relay, main light switch |
| 12 (Mini) | 30A | Main light switch, multifunction switch |
| 13 (Mini) | 15A | Heated oxygen sensor (HEGO), EGR vacuum regulator, EVR solenoid, camshaft position sensor, canister vent solenoid |
| 14 (Mini) | 30A | Alternator voltage regulator |
| 15 (Mini) | – | Not used |
Relays in this box: wiper park, A/C, wiper hi/lo, PCM power, fuel pump, starter, horn, fog lamp control, blower motor and foglamp isolation, plus a washer pump relay and a park lamp/trailer tow relay.
Two positions split across my four sources. Maxi fuse M4 reads “power windows” on three of them and “accessory delay relay” on the fourth.
Mini fuse 2 reads “not used” on three of them and “20A, auxiliary power point” on the fourth. I trust the majority reading in both cases, and the box cover label on your truck settles it either way.
Which fuse is the cigar lighter, and which is the auxiliary power socket?
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Your 2000 Ranger has two separate power-point circuits, not one. Most fuse charts only mention the cigar lighter and stop there.
F17, rated 25A, runs the cigar lighter and doubles as the Data Link Connector (DLC), your OBD II diagnostic port. F22, rated 20A, runs a separate auxiliary power socket.
If your scan tool will not power on at the diagnostic port, check F17 first. If a rear or console accessory outlet is dead while the cigar lighter still works, check F22 instead.
2000 Ford Ranger symptom to fuse guide
Readers arrive with a symptom, not a fuse number. Start here, then confirm the position in the full charts above.
| Symptom | Check this fuse | Box |
|---|---|---|
| Cigar lighter or OBD II scan tool port is dead | F17, 25A | Passenger compartment |
| Auxiliary power socket is dead, cigar lighter still works | F22, 20A | Passenger compartment |
| Radio will not power on | F20, F28 or F29 | Passenger compartment |
| Windshield wipers will not run | F16, 30A | Passenger compartment |
| Hazard flashers will not blink | F21, 15A | Passenger compartment |
| Power door locks will not respond | F18, 15A | Passenger compartment |
| Blower motor will not blow air on any setting | M2 (Maxi), 40A | Power distribution box |
| 4WD will not shift electronically | Mini 3, 20A | Power distribution box |
| Fog lamps or Daytime Running Lamps are out | Mini 4, 20A | Power distribution box |
| Horn stays silent | Mini 10, 15A | Power distribution box |
| No start, fuel pump suspected | Mini 9 relay, 20A | Power distribution box |
| Instrument cluster is dark | F11, 7.5A | Passenger compartment |
| Headlamps are out on one side | F4 (left) or F8 (right) | Passenger compartment |
| Rear anti-lock brake light is on, or ABS module has no power | F14, 20A or 10A | Passenger compartment |
How do you tell if a fuse is actually blown?
A blown fuse shows a broken metal strip inside the clear plastic body. Pull it and hold it up to a light to check.
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See Annual Plans As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.A hairline break is easy to miss. Test continuity with a multimeter set to ohms if the strip looks intact. Near zero resistance means the fuse is good.
Never guess the replacement rating. Match the number printed on the old fuse, and check it against your box cover label. A higher rated fuse lets the wiring become the fuse instead, and that failure costs far more to fix.
Why does the same fuse keep blowing?
A fuse that blows once is usually a one-off surge. One that blows again within days is telling you something is wrong upstream, not asking for a bigger fuse.
Unplug whatever you most recently added. A phone charger left in F22’s auxiliary socket is a common repeat offender on these trucks. So is an aftermarket amplifier wired into the radio fuses.
Check for chafed insulation where the harness flexes near the door jamb. Also check under the dash, where past owners may have run accessory wiring.
If a fuse blows the instant you push it in, that circuit has a hard short. Stop replacing fuses and trace the wiring with a proper diagnostic tool instead of guessing. A plastic fuse puller keeps you from cracking the panel housing while you work through the circuit.
A battery that keeps going flat overnight points at a parasitic draw, not a blown fuse. Rule out a weak battery first, since it looks identical to a real draw.
2000 Ford Ranger fuse quick reference
The fuses owners look up most, in one place.
| What you want | Fuse | Amps | Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cigar lighter, OBD II diagnostic port | F17 | 25A | Passenger compartment |
| Auxiliary power socket | F22 | 20A | Passenger compartment |
| Radio | F20, F28, F29 | 7.5A / 7.5A / 15A | Passenger compartment |
| Windshield wipers | F16 | 30A | Passenger compartment |
| Headlamps, left / right | F4 / F8 | 10A each | Passenger compartment |
| Ignition switch, starter relay | M5 (Maxi) | 50A | Power distribution box |
| Blower motor relay | M2 (Maxi) | 40A | Power distribution box |
| Fuel pump relay | Mini 9 | 20A | Power distribution box |
| Horn, horn relay | Mini 10 | 15A | Power distribution box |
| 4WABS module | M3 (Maxi) and Mini 7 | 50A / 30A | Power distribution box |
Not sure your truck matches this exactly? Your box cover label is the final authority, especially on Maxi fuse M4 and Mini fuse 2.
If your Ranger is a 2001-2005 model, this chart does not apply. Use the year-specific article for your truck instead, linked above.
