The circuit has a short or is overloaded.
how come my cigarette lighter keeps blowing fuses in my 2000 ranger
The 2004 Ford Ranger cigarette lighter fuse can be found in the fuse box. The cigarette lighter fuse will be in the second column, fifth from the bottom.
( # 17 ) is a 15 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter in a 1996 Ford Ranger
( # 17 ) is a 25 amp mini fuse for the cigarette lighter in a 1998 Ford Ranger
On a 1998 Ford Ranger ( fuse # 17 ) is a ( 25 amp ) fuse for the cigarette lighter
what holds the the cigarette lighter in place once it is installed
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On a 1995 Ford Ranger # 17 fuse is for the cigarette lighter.
For a 1999 Ford ranger : ( # 17 ) is a 25 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter ( in the fuse panel in the drivers side end of the dash )
In a 2003 Ford Ranger : Fuse # 17 is a 20 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter and Data Link Connector * in the fuse panel IN the drivers end of the dash ( the fuse panel cover is visible with the drivers door open )
fuse # 17 is a 20 amp fuse for the cigar lighter , Data Link Connector ( DLC )
Open the drivers door and in the end of the dash you will see the removable plastic fuse panel cover . ( # 17 ) is a 25 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter and Data Link Connector