There are a few fuses for the trailer tow adapter.
1st, is theodd location on the 97-98, engine mini fuse panel has a 20 A fuse forthe stop / turn lamps. Have seen it covered in tape from the factory onsome 97-98 MY trucks.
This is on page 142 in the owners 1997 manual, all the revisions for the 1998 owners manual I have seen do not include this fuse box for some reason.
Download a PDF version from Ford, for the 1997 MY at :
https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/owners_manuals/default.asp
This is a picture of the Power Distribution Box, additional relay box and engine mini fuse panel with the covers off. The 20A in the upper right panel with the red base, is the trailer stop/turn fuse.
The others :
1. Power Distribution Panel / engine compartment fuse panel
Fuse #1 - Trailer tow back-up and tail lamps
Fuse #16 - Trailer tow battery charge and stop/turn lamps
Fuse #28 - Trailer tow electronic brake
2. Instrument Panel Fuses ( cab fuse panel by hood release )
#23 - trailer tow battery charge relay
Yes, the hitch and wiring was installed at the factory. I asked at the dealership if it was a dealer installed option. The answer was NO. The wiring harness runs to the fuse block. The fuse locations are numbered and named and appear on the fuse block cover chart. There are NO contacts in the fuse block to hold a fuse.
the signal and stop light r not working. i checked for fuse but all fuses in box r working. is there an on-line fuse?
What kind of plug are you wanting to install on your van?
Do you have a factory tow package installed?
look under the rear of the truck where they made the connecting
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