The stock amp is located in the trunk on the drivers side. Remove the screws in the plastic holding carpet and pull it back. You will see it bolted to the body.
The headlight relay on a 1998 Ford Taurus SE is in the fuse box in the interior of the vehicle. It is at location #22 and is a 30 Amp fuse.
where is stock amp located
On a 2005 Ford Taurus : In the passenger compartment fuse panel , located below and to the left of the steering wheel , by the brake pedal ( it has a cover on it ) ( fuse # 29 is a 20 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter )
The 1995 ford Aerostar did not come stock with a factory amp. If your van has an amp then it was added aftermarket.
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On a 2001 Ford Taurus : In the Power Distribution Box ( which is " live " ) located in the front of the engine compartment , near the battery ( mini fuse # 18 is a 20 amp fuse for the cigar lighter )
On a 1997 Ford Taurus : In the power distribution box ( which is " live " ) located in the front of the engine compartment , near the battery ( mini fuse # 28 is a 15 amp fuse for the heated oxygen sensors and canister vent )
According to the 2004 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : In the fuse panel below and to the left of the steering wheel , by the brake pedal ( it has a cover on it ) * fuse # 29 is a 20 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter *
the monsoon amp is located by the spare tire
On a 2003 Ford Taurus : Yes , in the Power Distribution Box ( which is " live " ) located in the front of the engine compartment , near the battery ( fuse # 19 is a 15 amp fuse for the right headlight ) Also , fuse # 21 is a 15 amp fuse for the left headlight
All you have to do is buy a bypass harness from http://www.installer.com/item/display_item.php?it=70-5513 That should take care of your stock amp.
the cold cranking amp minimuim would be 550CCA