Fuse Box Diagram Ford Escape (2008-2012) (2024)

FAQs

Where is the secondary fuse box? ›

The secondary under-hood fuse box is next to the battery. To open it, push the tabs as shown. If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, check for a blown fuse first. Determine from the chart on pages and , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that device.

The smart junction box for a 2008 Ford Escape is going to be located behind the dashboard. It will be on the passenger's side of the vehicle. You're first going to need to remove the glove box. Open the glove boxAnd then undo the bolts that are on each side.

Usually, you will find two fuse boxes in the car. One is located under the hood and the other is found in the dashboard or near the steering wheel. The fuse under the hood protects important engine components and accessories like battery, ECU and cooling fan.

The fuse panel is on the right side below the glove box.

Still gripping it with the puller, hold the fuse up to the light (or a light source) and look through the translucent bodywork. You should see a thin metal wire in there. If the wire is no longer a continuous thread and appears broken or in two pieces, the fuse has indeed 'blown'.

Remove the fuse from its holder. In some cases you may need a small screwdriver to unscrew the fuse holder cap. Look at the fuse wire. If there is a visible gap in the wire or a dark or metallic smear inside the glass then the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced.

Most vehicles are equipped with two fuse boxes. One is located in the engine compartment and is used to protect engine components such as the cooling system, anti-lock brake pump, and the engine control unit.

Depending on make & year, most later models have a high amperage fuse in the main fuse box in the engine compartment. Usually this fuse is labeled ignition. Or you can pull the fuel pump fuse. You can look at the owners manual to identify the fuse or look at the fuse box cover to see proper fuse.

Each box has a different purpose. The engine compartment fuse box is made to protect certain engine components including the anti-lock brake pump, engine control unit, and cooling system while the interior fuse box is used to protect cabin area electrical elements.

The smart junction box is located on the passenger side of the vehicle in the center console panel under the radio. There is an access panel for the fuses and this is your smart junction box. If you replace it the SJB needs to be programmed by a dealer or someone who has access to program it.

Is a junction box a fuse box? ›

If you want to get technical, this box isn't a fuse box at all. A fuse box contains fuses, but this junction box contains breakers. In literal terms, a fuse box would be a box that contains disposable fuses. To shut off power to a circuit, you would need to remove the fuse by hand.

Published on December 27th, 2023. As an Amazon associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. A Smart Junction Box (SJB) is an electronic component found in Ford vehicles that serves as a central hub for controlling and distributing electrical power to various systems and components within the vehicle.

The fuse panel is on the right side below the glove box.

The glass tube forms a physical guard for the fuse, so that when it blows the molten metal does not cause damage or injury. A glass tube allows you to see when the fuse has blown: there will be a gap in the wire or a metallic smear on the inside of the glass.

Usually, it will be in your garage or your basem*nt. Open the fuse box and look at the glass containers that hold the fuses. If you can see that the fuse is visibly broken, or there is metallic residue on the glass from the fuse blowing, you will need to replace that particular fuse.