The fuse for the cigarette lighter in a 2005 Ford Explorer is located in the fuse box under the hood. The fuse box is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. It is a black plastic box with a red cover.
The fuse for the cigarette lighter is labeled "CIGAR". It is a 15-amp fuse. If the fuse is blown, it will need to be replaced with a new 15-amp fuse.
To replace the fuse:
1. Open the hood of the vehicle.
2. Locate the fuse box on the passenger side of the engine compartment.
3. Open the fuse box cover.
4. Locate the fuse for the cigarette lighter. It is labeled "CIGAR".
5. Use a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the blown fuse.
6. Install a new 15-amp fuse in the socket.
7. Close the fuse box cover.
8. Close the hood of the vehicle.
The cigarette lighter should now be working again.
