Electrical Component Locator
Electrical Component Locator
1997 FORD
Starter Motor Relay (5.4L) In right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
Trailer Tow Back-Up Lamp Relay On left side of engine compartment, in power
distribution box.
Trailer Tow Battery Charge Relay On left side of engine compartment, in power
distribution box.
Trailer Tow Left Turn Relay On left side of engine compartment, in power
distribution box.
Trailer Tow Right Turn Relay On left side of engine compartment, in power
distribution box.
Trailer Tow Running Lamp Relay On left side of engine compartment, in power
distribution box.
Transfer Case Shift Relays (Early Production) Behind center of dash. See Fig. 4 .
Washer Pump Relay On left side of engine compartment, in power
distribution box.
Wiper Hi/Lo Relay On left side of engine compartment, in power
distribution box.
Wiper Run/Park Relay On left side of engine compartment, in power
distribution box.
CONTROL UNITS
CONTROL UNITS
Component Component Location
Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor (Early Production) Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 4 .
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Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor (Late Production) Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Autolamp Module (Early Production) Behind center of dash. See Fig. 4 .
Autolamp Module (Late Production) Behind center of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Central Timer Module (Early Production) Under left side of dash. See Fig. 4 .
Central Timer Module (Late Production) Under left side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module (4.2L) On left front of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module (4.6L) On left front of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module (5.4L) On left front of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
Generic Electronic Module (GEM) (Early Under left side of dash. See Fig. 4 .
Production)
Generic Electronic Module (GEM) (Late Under left side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Production)
Intake Manifold Runner Control Monitor No. 1 On rear of engine. See Fig. 1 .
(4.2L)
Intake Manifold Runner Control Monitor No. 2 On right side of engine. See Fig. 1 .
(4.2L)
Passive De-activation Module (Early Production) Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 4 .
Passive De-activation Module (Late Production) Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (4.2L) On right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (4.6L) On right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (5.4L) On right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
Rear Air Suspension (RAS) Module (Late Behind center of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Production)
Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) Module Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 4 .
(Early Production)
Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) Module Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
(Late Production)
Remote Anti-Theft Personality Module Behind left side of dash.
Transfer Case Shift Relay Module (Late Production) Behind center of dash. See Fig. 5 .
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) On left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
Module (4.2L)
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) On left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
Module (4.6L)
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) On left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
Module (5.4L)
MOTORS
MOTORS
Component Component Location
Blower Motor On right side if engine compartment.
Windshield Wiper Motor (4.2L) On left rear side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
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Windshield Wiper Motor (4.6L) On left rear side of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
Windshield Wiper Motor (5.4L) On left rear side of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
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Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (4.6L) On intake manifold See Fig. 2 .
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (5.4L) On intake manifold. See Fig. 3 .
Knock Sensor (KS) (4.2L) On right front of engine. See Fig. 1 .
Knock Sensor (KS) (4.6L) On right side of engine. See Fig. 2 .
Knock Sensor (KS) (5.4L) On right side of engine. See Fig. 3 .
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (4.2L) In air cleaner assembly. See Fig. 1 .
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (4.6L) In air cleaner assembly. See Fig. 2 .
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (5.4L) In air cleaner assembly. See Fig. 3 .
Output Shaft Speed Sensor On left side of transmission.
Primary Crash Sensor (Left) (4.2L) In left front of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
Primary Crash Sensor (Left) (4.6L) In left front of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
Primary Crash Sensor (Left) (5.4L) In left front of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
Primary Crash Sensor (Right) (4.2L) In right front of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
Primary Crash Sensor (Right) (4.6L) In right front of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
Primary Crash Sensor (Right) (5.4L) In right front of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (4.2L) On throttle body. See Fig. 1 .
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (4.6L) On throttle body. See Fig. 2 .
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (5.4L) On throttle body. See Fig. 3 .
Transmission Range Sensor On left side of transmission.
Vehicle Speed Sensor On left rear of transmission.
Wheel 4WABS Sensor (Left Front) (4.2L) Behind left front wheel. See Fig. 1 .
Wheel 4WABS Sensor (Left Front) (4.6L) Behind left front wheel. See Fig. 2 .
Wheel 4WABS Sensor (Left Front) (5.4L) Behind left front wheel. See Fig. 3 .
Wheel 4WABS Sensor (Right Front) (4.2L) Behind right front wheel. See Fig. 1 .
Wheel 4WABS Sensor (Right Front) (4.6L) Behind right front wheel. See Fig. 2 .
Wheel 4WABS Sensor (Right Front) (5.4L) Behind right front wheel. See Fig. 3 .
EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid (5.4L) On left side of engine. See Fig. 3 .
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve (4.2L) On left side of intake manifold. See Fig. 1 .
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve (4.6L) On left side of intake manifold. See Fig. 2 .
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve (5.4L) On left side of intake manifold. See Fig. 3 .
Intake Manifold Tuning Valve (4.2L) On right side of engine. See Fig. 1 .
Intake Manifold Tuning Valve (4.6L) On right side of engine.
Intake Manifold Tuning Valve (5.4L) On left side of engine. See Fig. 3 .
Rear Air Suspension Compressor Motor & Vent In right front of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
Solenoid (4.2L)
Rear Air Suspension Compressor Motor & Vent In right front of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
Solenoid (4.6L)
Rear Air Suspension Compressor Motor & Vent In right front of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
Solenoid (5.4L)
Shift Lock Actuator (Early Production) In steering column. See Fig. 4 .
Shift Lock Actuator (Late Production) In steering column. See Fig. 5 .
Vapor Management Valve (4.2L) In left rear corner of engine compartment. See Fig.
1.
Vapor Management Valve (4.6L) In left rear corner of engine compartment. See Fig.
2.
Vapor Management Valve (5.4L) In left rear corner of engine compartment. See Fig.
3.
4x2 Hub Solenoid (4.2L) On right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
4x2 Hub Solenoid (4.6L) On right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
4x2 Hub Solenoid (5.4L) On right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
4x4 Hub Solenoid (4.2L) On right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
4x4 Hub Solenoid (4.6L) On right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
4x4 Hub Solenoid (5.4L) On right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
SWITCHES
SWITCHES
Component Component Location
A/C Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch (4.2L) In right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
A/C Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch (4.6L) In right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
A/C Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch (5.4L) In right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
A/C Pressure Cutoff Switch (4.2L) In right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
A/C Pressure Cutoff Switch (4.6L) In right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
A/C Pressure Cutoff Switch (5.4L) In right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
Back-Up Lamp Switch (M/T) On left side of transmission.
Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch (4.2L) On brake fluid reservoir. See Fig. 1 .
Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch (4.6L) On brake fluid reservoir. See Fig. 2 .
Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch (5.2L) On brake fluid reservoir. See Fig. 3 .
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Brake ON/OFF (BOO) Switch (Early Production) Under left side of dash. See Fig. 4 .
Brake ON/OFF (BOO) Switch (Late Production) Under left side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Brake Pressure Switch (4.2L) In left rear corner of engine compartment. See Fig.
1.
Brake Pressure Switch (4.6L) In left rear corner of engine compartment. See Fig.
2.
Brake Pressure Switch (5.2L) In left rear corner of engine compartment. See Fig.
3.
Clutch Pedal Position Switch (Early Production) On clutch pedal arm. See Fig. 4 .
Clutch Pedal Position Switch (Late Production) On clutch pedal arm. See Fig. 5 .
Engine Oil Pressure Switch (4.2L) On left front of engine. See Fig. 1 .
Engine Oil Pressure Switch (4.6L) On left front of engine. See Fig. 2 .
Engine Oil Pressure Switch (5.2L) On left front of engine. See Fig. 3 .
Inertia Fuel Shut-Off Switch (Early Production) Under right side of dash. See Fig. 4 .
Inertia Fuel Shut-Off Switch (Late Production) Under right side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Park Brake Switch On right side of parking brake lever.
Rear Air Suspension Service Switch (Late Under right side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Production)
Seat Belt Warning Switch In driver's seat belt buckle.
Transmission Control Switch At end of transmission selector lever.
4x4 Low Indicator Switch On left side of transmission.
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS
Component Component Location
A/C Clutch Diode Taped to harness, near A/C compressor clutch.
Blower/Flasher Relay Block (Early Production) Behind center of dash. See Fig. 4 .
Blower/Flasher Relay Block (Late Production) Behind center of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Blower Motor Resistor Near blower motor.
Brake Warning Diode No. 1 On left side of engine compartment, in power
distribution box.
Brake Warning Resistor Assembly On left side of engine compartment, in power
distribution box.
Brake Warning Resistor/Diode Assembly On left side of engine compartment, in power
distribution box.
Clutch Pedal Position Switch Jumper (Late Under left side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Production)
Data Link Connector (DLC) (Early Production) Under left side of dash. See Fig. 4 .
Data Link Connector (DLC) (Late Production) Under left side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Differential Speed Sensor Diagnostic Connector Under left side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
(Late Production)
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Octane Adjust (Shorting Bar) (4.2L) In right rear corner of engine compartment. See Fig.
1.
Octane Adjust (Shorting Bar) (4.6L) In right rear corner of engine compartment. See Fig.
2.
Octane Adjust (Shorting Bar) (5.4L) In right rear corner of engine compartment. See Fig.
3.
Premium Sound Amplifier (Early Production) Behind center of dash. See Fig. 4 .
Premium Sound Amplifier (Late Production) Behind center of dash. See Fig. 5 .
RABS Data Link Connector (Early Production) Under right side of dash. See Fig. 4 .
RABS Data Link Connector (Late Production) Under right side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Radio Noise Capacitor No. 1 (4.2L) On top of engine. See Fig. 1 .
Radio Noise Capacitor No. 1 (4.6L) In right front of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
Radio Noise Capacitor No. 1 (5.4L) On top right side of engine. See Fig. 3 .
Radio Noise Capacitor No. 2 (4.2L) In right front of engine.
Radio Noise Capacitor No. 2 (4.6L) In left front of engine. See Fig. 2 .
Radio Noise Capacitor No. 2 (5.4L) On top left side of engine. See Fig. 3 .
Rear Air Suspension Data Link Connector (Late Under right side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Production)
Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) In left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
Proportioning Valve Switch Assembly (4.2L)
Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) In left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
Proportioning Valve Switch Assembly (4.6L)
Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) In left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
Proportioning Valve Switch Assembly (5.4L)
RPO Relay Block (Early Production) Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 4 .
RPO Relay Block (Late Production) Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
Speed Control Servo/Amplifier Assembly (4.2L) In left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
Speed Control Servo/Amplifier Assembly (4.6L) In left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
Speed Control Servo/Amplifier Assembly (5.4L) In left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
CONNECTORS
CONNECTORS
Component Component Location
C119 (4.2L) (Black, 8 Pin) At right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
C119 (4.6L) (Black, 8 Pin) At right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
C119 (5.4L) (Black, 8 Pin) At right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
C120 (4.2L) (Black, 42 Pin) At right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
C120 (4.6L) (Black, 42 Pin) At right rear of engine compartment.
C120 (5.4L) (Black, 42 Pin) At right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
C124 (Black, 4 Pin) At top front of engine. See Fig. 3 .
C139 (4 Pin) In right rear of engine compartment.
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C148 (4.2L) (Black, 16 Pin) At left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
C148 (4.6L) (Black, 16 Pin) At left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
C148 (5.4L) (Black, 16 Pin) At left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
C149 (4.2L) (Black, 4 Pin) At left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
C149 (4.6L) (Black, 4 Pin) At left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
C149 (5.4L) (Black, 4 Pin) At left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
C150 (4.2L) (Gray, 16 Pin) At left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
C150 (4.6L) (Gray, 16 Pin) At left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
C150 (5.4L) (Gray, 16 Pin) At left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
C151 (Black, 2 Pin) At left rear of engine compartment.
C158 (4.2L) (Black, 40 Pin) At left rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
C158 (Black, 40 Pin) At left rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
C158 (5.4L) (Black, 40 Pin) At left rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
C159 (4.2L) (Black, 40 Pin) At left rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
C159 (4.6L) (Black, 40 Pin) At left rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
C159 (Black, 40 Pin) At left rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
C160 (4.2L) (Gray, 40 Pin) At left rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
C160 (4.6L) (Gray, 40 Pin) At left rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
C160 (5.4L) (Gray, 40 Pin) At left rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
C169 (4.2L) (Black, 4 Pin) At right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
C169 (4.6L) (Black, 4 Pin) At right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
C169 (Black, 4 Pin) At right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
C171 (4.6L) (Black, 4 Pin) At right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
C171 (5.4L) At right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 3 .
C172 (4.2L) (Gray, 38 Pin) At right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 1 .
C172 (4.6L) (Gray, 38 Pin) At right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 2 .
C200 (Black, 16 Pin) Behind left side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
C202 (Gray, 2 Pin) Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
C203 (Black, 16 Pin) Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
C206 (Gray, 16 Pin) Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
C207 (Black, 1 Pin) Behind right side of dash.
C210 (Gray, 6 Pin) Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
C224 (Black, 8 Pin) Behind center of dash.
C225 (Black, 8 Pin) Behind center of dash.
C232 (Gray, 6 Pin) Behind left side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
C247 (Gray, 16 Pin) Behind left side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
C248 (Black, 8 Pin) Behind left side of dash. See Fig. 5 .
C253 (black, 16 Pin) Behind left side of dash.
C265 (Black, 10 Pin) Behind right side of dash.
C270 In main harness, near radio.
C272 (2 Pin) In center of steering wheel hub.
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GROUNDS
GROUNDS
Component Component Location
G100 At lower right rear of engine, on starter motor
mounting bolt.
G101 (4.2L) At rear of engine compartment, right side of cowl
panel. See Fig. 1 .
G101 (4.6L) At rear of engine compartment, right side of
firewall. See Fig. 2 .
G101 (5.4L) At rear of engine compartment, right side of
firewall. See Fig. 3 .
G102 (4.2L) At rear of right fender apron. See Fig. 1 .
G102 (4.6L) At rear of right fender apron. See Fig. 2 .
G102 (5.4L) At rear of right fender apron. See Fig. 3 .
G103 (4.2L) At right front radiator support. See Fig. 1 .
G103 (5.4L) At right front radiator support. See Fig. 3 .
G104 (4.6L) At left front radiator support. See Fig. 2 .
G104 (5.4L) At left front radiator support. See Fig. 3 .
G200 At right lower kick panel. See Fig. 5 .
G201 At left lower kick panel. See Fig. 5 .
G202 At upper left kick panel. See Fig. 5 .
G400 At left rear of frame.
SPLICES
SPLICES
Component Component Location
S100 In engine control sensor harness, near breakout to
powertrain control module.
S101 In engine control sensor harness, near breakout to
powertrain co ntrol module.
S102 In engine control sensor harness, near breakout to
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fuse/relay panel.
S229 In main harness, near breakout to radio.
S230 In main harness, in breakout to clockspring
assembly
S231 In main harness, near breakout to instrument cluster.
S232 In main harness, near breakout to instrument cluster.
S234 In body main harness, near breakout to remote anti-
theft personality module.
S235 In body main harness, near remote anti-theft
personality module.
S238 In main harness, near breakout to C239, generic
electronic module.
S239 In body main harness, near breakout to C206.
S240 In main harness, near breakout to ashtray
illumination.
S242 In main harness, near breakout to clutch pedal
position switch.
S243 In body main harness, 400 mm from left door
grommet.
S244 In main harness, near breakout to main light switch.
S245 In main harness, near breakout to passenger air bag.
S246 In main harness, near breakout to C253.
S247 In main harness, near breakout to C253.
S248 In body main harness, near breakout to park brake
switch.
S249 In body main harness, near breakout to remote anti-
theft personality module.
S252 In radio speaker jumper harness, near breakout to
C265.
S253 In radio amplifier harness, near breakout to C265.
S256 In body main harness, near breakout to lock relays.
S265 In main harness, near breakout to C242, junction
box/fuse panel.
S268 In main harness, near breakout to C240, generic
electronic module.
S278 In main harness, near breakout to C247.
S286 In main harness, near breakout to C246, main light
switch.
S287 In main harness, near breakout to C163.
S288 In main harness, near breakout to C163
S290 In main harness, near breakout to C236, instrument
cluster.
S291 In main harness, near breakout to rear anti-lock
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NOTE: Figures may show multiple component locations. Refer to appropriate table for
proper figure references.
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