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Ford Fiesta · 2017

2017 Ford Fiesta Wiper Fuse

Wipers stopped working? Find the fuses for the front wipers, rear wiper and automatic wipers.

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

Partly covered: this page shows Ford’s Fiesta (2012) data only. Ford UK also lists Fiesta (2017) and Fiesta Vignale (2017) owner’s manuals for 2017, which we haven’t verified yet. If your car is one of those, this chart may not apply — check your owner’s manual or fuse box legend.

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

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

Windshield wipers

Fuse
5
Amperage
20A
Fuse box
Passenger compartment
Location
Behind the glove box

Rear window wiper

Fuse
6
Amperage
15A
Fuse box
Passenger compartment
Location
Behind the glove box

Where is the fuse box?

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 2017 Ford Fiesta fuse chart

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

  • 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.

  • 5

    Behind the glove box

    Fuse ·20A · Windshield wipers

    Position not shown on the schematic. Find fuse 5 on the fuse box legend.

  • 6

    Behind the glove box

    Fuse ·15A · Rear window wiper

    Position not shown on the schematic. Find fuse 6 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.

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.

  • Frozen or stuck blades

    Blades frozen to the glass, or snow packed below the windscreen, can stall the motor and blow the fuse. Free them before switching on.

  • Loose wiper arm

    If you can hear the motor running but an arm doesn’t move, the nut holding the arm or the linkage may have come loose.

  • Wiper stalk

    If some speeds work and others don’t, the stalk switch is more likely than the fuse.

Sources & verification

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.