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Ford Fiesta · 2016

2016 Ford Fiesta Heated Windscreen Fuse & Relay

Heated front windscreen not clearing? Find every fuse and relay Ford lists for it.

  • UK specification
  • Verified data
  • Checked 14 October 2026
  • Sources

Quick answer

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Applies toBuilt from 12 January 2015Built from 17 August 2015Built 7 December 2015 to 7 May 2016Built from 9 May 2016

Heated windshield

Fuse
9
Amperage
60A
Fuse box
Engine compartment
Location
In the engine compartment

Ignition, autowipers, heated windshield, dome lamp, interior mirror

Fuse
1
Amperage
7.5A
Fuse box
Passenger compartment
Location
Behind the glove box

Heated windshield left-hand side

Fuse
26
Amperage
30A
Fuse box
Passenger compartment
Location
Behind the glove box

Heated windshield right-hand side

Fuse
27
Amperage
30A
Fuse box
Passenger compartment
Location
Behind the glove box

Heated windshield

Relay
R2
Fuse box
Engine compartment
Location
In the engine compartment

Where is the fuse box?

Engine compartment fuse box

In the engine compartment

Our source doesn’t describe how to open this fuse box. Check your owner’s handbook.

Passenger compartment fuse box

Behind the glove box

  1. Open the glove box and empty it.
  2. Press the sides of the glove box inwards and lower the glove box to reach the fuse box.

Fuse box diagram

Full 2016 Ford Fiesta fuse chart

We haven’t drawn a schematic of the engine compartment fuse box for this version yet. Use the fuse and relay numbers on this page and the legend on the fuse box to find the right position.

We haven’t drawn a schematic of the passenger compartment fuse box for this version yet. Use the fuse and relay numbers on this page and the legend on the fuse box to find the right position.

Where to look

  • 9

    In the engine compartment

    Fuse ·60A · Heated windshield

    Position not shown on the schematic. Find fuse 9 on the fuse box legend.

  • 1

    Behind the glove box

    Fuse ·7.5A · Ignition, autowipers, heated windshield, dome lamp, interior mirror

    Position not shown on the schematic. Find fuse 1 on the fuse box legend.

  • 26

    Behind the glove box

    Fuse ·30A · Heated windshield left-hand side

    Position not shown on the schematic. Find fuse 26 on the fuse box legend.

  • 27

    Behind the glove box

    Fuse ·30A · Heated windshield right-hand side

    Position not shown on the schematic. Find fuse 27 on the fuse box legend.

  • R2

    In the engine compartment

    Relay · Heated windshield

    Position not shown on the schematic. Find relay R2 on the fuse box legend.

Always confirm the number against the legend on the fuse box cover before pulling anything.

How to replace the fuse safely

  1. Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment. Take the key out, or move a keyless fob away from the car.
  2. Open the fuse box and find the fuse using the number on the cover legend or the chart on this page.
  3. Pull the fuse straight out with the plastic fuse puller (usually clipped inside the fuse box) or fine-nose pliers.
  4. Look at the metal strip inside the fuse. A broken or burnt strip means it has blown.
  5. Fit a new fuse with exactly the same amperage rating. The number on top and the colour should match.
  6. Refit the cover, switch on and test the component.
  • Never fit a fuse with a higher amperage rating than specified. It can let wiring overheat.
  • Never bridge a fuse with wire, foil or anything else.

Checking the relay

  1. With the ignition off, pull the relay straight out of its socket. Rock it gently if it is tight.
  2. Relays rarely look damaged when they fail. To test, swap in an identical relay with the same part number from a non-essential circuit.
  3. If the fault moves to the other circuit, replace the relay. If it doesn’t, the problem is elsewhere.

Fuse keeps blowing?

A fuse that blows again straight away is doing its job. Something on that circuit is drawing too much current. Common causes are damaged wiring shorting to the bodywork, a failing motor or socket, water getting in, or a faulty accessory. Fitting fuse after fuse, or a bigger fuse, won’t fix the fault and can overheat the wiring. Have the circuit tested by an auto electrician.

Not the fuse? Check these next.

  • Engine running

    Heated windscreens usually only work with the engine running, because they draw a lot of current.

  • Only one side clears

    If one half of the screen clears and the other doesn’t, check the fuse for that side first.

  • After a new windscreen

    If the glass has been replaced, check the heating connectors at its edges were plugged back in.

Sources & verification

Applies toBuilt from 12 January 2015

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
14 October 2026

Applies toBuilt from 17 August 2015

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
14 October 2026

Applies toBuilt 7 December 2015 to 7 May 2016

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
14 October 2026

Applies toBuilt from 9 May 2016

Status
Verified
Specification
UK market
Last checked
14 October 2026

Fuse layouts can differ between trim levels and optional equipment. Always confirm against the legend on your fuse box.