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Where is the Cigarette Lighter Fuse in a Ford Explorer?

Model: Ford Explorer MK 3, U152 - Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Cigarette lighter

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If the cigarette lighter in your Ford Explorer suddenly stops working, the first thing you can do is check the status of the respective fuses, the location of which is indicated in this video. As shown, there are two relevant fuses located in the box inside the engine compartment, protected by the black cover next to the battery.

They are the first one at the top left and the last one in the second column when looking at the vehicle from the front. If a fuse is blown, ensure you replace it with a spare of equivalent specifications.


Updated on 26 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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