AboutDennis W Expertise I am a retired Ford master tech specializing in electrical, climate control, emissions, driveability, chassis, brakes, and any light repairs. Currently employed by an independent shop that appreciates my knowledge and abilities.
Cannot answer transmission or parts questions, these are not areas of my expertise.
Experience 32 years of auto repair, diagnosis, and emissions testing, in service staions, independent garages, and 20 years with Ford dealers.
Organizations National Street Rod Association (NSRA)
International Automotive Technicians Network (IATN)
www.blueovaltechs.com
IAMAW (retired)
National Street Rod Association
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Education/Credentials Riverside City College Automotive technology program
Ford Master Tech Certified Engine and Chassis Master (Over 500 hours)
ASE Certified in 7 categories
6 years training in Union 76 Pro-tech program
Awards and Honors 4-time Technician of the Year at Almaden Lincoln Mercury
Ford Master Tech
Union 76 Pro-tech Master tech
Question We have a 1998 Ford Escort which recently has starting blowing the 10 amp fuse for the driver's side headlight. Any ideas what might be causing this?
This is a car configured for Canada with daytime running lights, which I believe is a modified version of the USA model. The daytime running lights stopped working a year ago. (Much earlier than the fuse problem.) I was also wondering how to fix this.
Answer To find the problem and fix this one, you will have to do some detective or diagnostic work to find where the short is that is blowing the fuse. Are the headlamp bulbs high output type or anything else non-stock? The problem could be related to the DRL, but only diagnosis will eliminate that circuit as a problem.
The DRL system comes into the circuit AFTER the headlamp fuses. Since you are blowing left side, I would concentrate on that area of the wiring. The multifunction switch is part of this circuit also. You will need a DVOM and some electrical knowledge to locate and fix this.
Look for pinched, bare, or otherwise damaged wires, high resistance, or corrosion. Disconnect the DRL relays to eliminate this system as a problem.
