Under the dash on the driver's side
The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel on the drivers side ( also there is a power distribution box in the engine compartment - which is LIVE )
In a 2005 Ford Explorer : Fuse ( # 11 ) is a 20 amp fuse for the heated seats ( in the passenger compartment fuse panel )
In the fuse panel under the driver side of the dash : Fuse # 2 is a 20 amp fuse for the moonroof According to the 2005 Ford Explorer Owner Guide
Under the instrument panel on the drivers side
On a 1999 Explorer there is a 7.5 amp fuse in location # 10 of the fuse panel for the overhead console.
Under the instrument panel on the drivers side
Location # 17 - 25 amp fuse for cigar lighter on a 2000 Ford Explorer. Fuse panel - driver's end of dash (visible with driver's door open)
On a 1997 Explorer, in location # 20 of your fuse panel, there is a 7.5 amp fuse for the radio, and in location # 29 there is a 10 amp fuse for the audio system.I'm not sure if there also is a fuse on the back of your radio.
The location of the fuse panel would depend on what the model year is of the Ford Explorer : ( from 1995 to 2001 , if you open the drivers door you will see a plastic fuse panel cover in the drivers end of the dash ) ( from 2002 and newer , on the Ford Explorer FOUR DOOR , the fuse panel is below the dash on the drivers side )
Below the instrument panel , on the drivers side
On a 2002 Ford Explorer (4 door) the fuse panel is under the instrument panel on the driver's side. In location # 24 there is a 15 amp fuse for the cigarrette lighter/ OBD II system.
For a 2005 Ford Explorer : The fuse panel is under the drivers side of the dash Also , the power distribution box ( which is " live " ) is located in the engine compartment on the drivers side