2017 Ford Escape Fuse Box Diagram & Locations
The 2017 Escape spreads its fuses across several areas, which is why a single photo of one panel can be misleading. I made this page as an original location-and-reference guide for owners who are trying to figure out which fuse box to look at before opening the owner's manual chart.
2017 Escape fuse box location map
Commonly searched fuse numbers
The full Ford chart is long and equipment can vary, so I am not reproducing the entire manual. These are a few useful 2017 Escape references from Ford's chart:
| Fuse | Panel | Ford lists it for |
|---|---|---|
| F15 | Engine compartment | Front cigar lighter / power outlet |
| F18 | Engine compartment | Center power outlet |
| F61 | Passenger compartment | Cigar lighter / power point |
| F10 | Engine compartment | Heater blower motor |
| F21 | Engine compartment | Stop light switch |
| F27 | Engine compartment | Air-conditioning clutch |
| F42 | Engine compartment | Rear wiper |
| F46 | Engine compartment | Smart wiper motor modules |
| F48 | Engine compartment | Keypad |
| F56 | Passenger compartment | Fuel-pump supply |
| F67 | Passenger compartment | SYNC, multifunction display and GPS module |
| F71 | Passenger compartment | Manual climate-control head / dual automatic temperature control |
| F77 | Passenger compartment | Washer pump |
| F79 | Passenger compartment | Radio and related controls |
| F26 / F27 | Luggage compartment | Rear and luggage-area power outlets, depending on equipment |
| F29 | Luggage compartment | Blind-spot system and rear-view camera with park assist |
Cooling fan, blower and A/C relay references
Ford also lists several relevant relays in the engine-compartment box: R11 for the A/C clutch, R13 for the heater blower, and multiple cooling-fan relay positions including R1, R5, R6, R12 and R15 depending on fan configuration. The fan system also uses F9, F14 and F17. Because the cooling-fan entries vary by 600W/750W configuration, I would use the complete Ford chart rather than treating one relay number as universal.
- A/C compressor not turning on
- Blower motor problems
- Cooling fan not working
- Brake & tail light assembly
- Rear wiper not working
- Heater not working
Remote start is not a single-fuse diagnosis
If the factory remote works for the door locks but the Escape will not remote start, Ford lists operating conditions such as hood position, Park, vehicle battery voltage and the previous-drive Service Engine Soon light. Use the remote start not working guide rather than looking for one universal remote-start fuse.
Horn, washer and heated-seat fuse references
| System | Ford reference | Dedicated guide |
|---|---|---|
| Horn | F20 15A and R2 horn relay | Horn Not Working |
| Washer pump | F77 20A and F82 20A | Windshield Washer Not Working |
| Driver heated seat | F39 20A in engine-compartment box (current online chart) | Heated Seat Not Working |
| Passenger heated seat | F45 20A in engine-compartment box (current online chart) | Heated Seat Not Working |
Body and convenience fuse references
These are useful starting points for the Version 15 body and convenience guides. Ford's current online 2017 chart can vary by equipment, so use the chart and the label/manual for the Escape in front of you.
| System | Ford reference | Dedicated guide |
|---|---|---|
| Power seats | F8 25A passenger seat; F9 25A driver seat; F10 5A driver memory-module logic feed | Power Seat Not Working |
| Parking aid | F29 5A rear camera/park-assist related circuit; F30 5A parking-aid module | Parking Sensors Not Working |
| Rear defroster / heated mirrors | F22 25A heated rear window; F46 5A heated-mirror relay coil; R3 rear-window relay; R6 heated-mirror relay | Rear Defroster & Heated Mirrors |
| Door locks | F66 driver-door unlock; F70 central lock/unlock; F79 door-lock switch; F83 central locking; F84 lock/unlock and liftgate relay supply | Door Lock Not Working |
Why a fuse can be only part of the diagnosis
If a feature stops working, a fuse is a sensible thing to identify, but a good fuse does not prove the rest of the circuit is healthy. A failed switch, relay, motor, control module, connector, wiring fault or low battery can produce similar symptoms. If a replacement fuse opens again, that is a sign to stop replacing fuses and find the electrical fault.
A/C fuse, radio fuse and power-outlet fuse
Three searches come up often enough to call out separately. Ford's 2017 chart lists F27 in the engine-compartment box for the A/C clutch, F79 in the passenger panel for the radio and related controls, and several separate 20A power-point circuits including F15, F18 and F61. Rear/luggage outlet circuits also appear in the luggage-compartment panel on applicable configurations.
If a charger or 12V socket is the only thing that stopped working, use the dedicated 2017 Ford Escape 12V power outlet not working guide. Equipment and market differences are possible, so I still compare the cover/manual chart with the vehicle in front of me.
Why I link to Ford's chart instead of copying its diagram
Ford's online manual has the complete numbered diagrams and every fuse/relay entry. Those diagrams are Ford's copyrighted service material, so this page uses my own layout and a small selection of commonly searched circuits, then sends you to the official chart for the complete reference.