1974-1976 Mercury Cougar - fuses

09.10.2019 (US:10.09.19), Category: Mercury / Cougar

Fuse Block

1974-1976 Mercury Cougar - Diagram of Fuse Panel


Fuses Specifications
No. A Description
1 4 Instrument panel and cluster illumination, shift quadrant indicator light, radio, clock lights, windshield wiper switch, headlight switch, heater and air conditioner switch illumination.
2 20 Air conditioner clutch, back-up lights, turn signals
3 20 Heater
30 Air conditioner
4 15 Courtesy, dome & reading lights, cargo, glove box, luggage compartment & console illumination lights, key warning buzzer, seat back latch control
5 15 Hazard warning system, stop lights
6 15 Cigar lighter
7 15 Radio
8 20 Back-up lights, windshield washer, power window relay control, door ajar warning light, heated rear window relay control, police accessory relay control, park brake warning light
9 8.25 Circuit Breaker: Windshield wiper
20 Police accessory
10 25 Accessory feed
11 7.5 Indicator lights, dual brake system, seat belt warning light and buzzer, solenoid throttle positioner

Circuit Breaker:

  • 18 Amp. - Located integral with headlight switch; protects headlights.
  • 15 Amp. - Located integral with headlight switch; protects parking lights, marker lights, license lights, tail lights, horns, console shift quadrant indicator light, lights "ON" buzzer and relay.
  • 20 Amp. - Located on starter relay; protects power windows, power seat, and power rear window.
  • C.B. - Located integral with windshield wiper switch; protects wiper motor circuits.
  • C.B. - Located integral with windshield wiper switch; protects intermittent windshield wiper.
  • C.B. - Located in motor; protects window and seat motors.
  • 7.5 Amp. Fuse - Located in feed line; protects engine compartment light.
  • 4 Amp. Fuse - Located in feed line; protects electric fuel

Fuse Link — Located in wiring harness; protects seat back latch power feed.

Location and description of fuses Mercury Cougar with engine 5.8L V8 (351 cu in) 351 Cleveland or Q-code/351CJ or 351M, 6.6L V8 (400 cu in) 400, 7.5L V8 (460 cu in) 385/Lima (1974, 1975, 1976)