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F-150 FordPass modem fuse location
Updated September 2026
The FordPass Connect modem, Ford's telematics control unit (TCU), sends your truck's location and driving data to Ford. Ford makes it the easiest of any brand to switch off: one small fuse, no trim removal. Here's which one.
Short answer
On a 2021+ F-150 (14th generation), the FordPass Connect modem is on BCM fuse #8, a 5A fuse in the driver-side junction box. On 2009–2017 trucks, look in the passenger compartment fuse panel for a fuse labeled Telematics and confirm it on the lid diagram. Pull it, and FordPass shows the truck offline within a few minutes.
Telematics fuse by F-150 generation
| Truck | Fuse label | Position | Fuse box |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-150 2021+ (14th gen) | TCU / BCM | BCM fuse #8, 5A | Junction box, driver side |
| F-150 2009–2017 (12th & 13th gen) | Telematics | Check the lid diagram | Passenger compartment panel |
| F-250 / F-350 2020+ | Telematics / TCU | Check the lid diagram | Junction box, driver side |
Fuse positions can shift between model years, trims, and build dates. For years not listed, look for a fuse labeled Telematics, TCU, or Modem on your lid diagram.
Pulling it
- Open the fuse panel cover and read the diagram on the inside face.
- Find the fuse labeled Telematics, TCU, or Modem and make sure it matches the table above.
- Pull it with the fuse puller clipped inside the panel, or needle-nose pliers.
- Close the cover. To undo it later, push the fuse back in and FordPass reconnects within minutes.
Careful: the wrong fuse can take out the radio, airbag system, or body control module. Always confirm the label first.
Why Ford is the easiest brand to disable
On Ram and Jeep, GPS and SiriusXM run through the telematics module, so disabling it takes extra parts. Ford’s TCU is a standalone data modem. Pulling its fuse cuts FordPass data without touching navigation, SiriusXM, SYNC, Bluetooth, or anything else.
Where the modem physically is
You only need this if you’d rather unplug the module than pull the fuse.
| Truck | TCU location | Access |
|---|---|---|
| F-150 2009–2014 (12th gen) | Near the center console | Partial console removal |
| F-150 2015–2017 (13th gen) | Behind the dash, passenger side | Fuse method preferred |
| F-150 2021+ (14th gen) | Behind the right rear seat back | Remove the seat cushion and trim panel (T20 Torx seat bolts) |
| F-150 Lightning 2022+ | Rear interior, separate telemetry module | Behind rear trim; 3 connectors |
| F-250 / F-350 2020+ | Behind the passenger-side rear seat | Similar to the 14th-gen F-150 |
What you lose, and what keeps working
- Lost: FordPass remote start, lock, and locate, 911 Assist on connected trims, the Wi-Fi hotspot, vehicle health alerts, over-the-air updates, and driving-data uploads
- Still works: GPS navigation, SiriusXM, SYNC screens, Bluetooth, CarPlay and Android Auto, and all safety systems
Driving a different Ford or Lincoln?
The Ford / Lincoln guide has confirmed fuse positions for Bronco, Maverick, Ranger, Explorer, Escape, Mustang, Super Duty, and Lincoln models, plus module locations and how to unplug the TCU directly. $39, emailed as a PDF.
Common questions
+Which fuse is the FordPass modem on a 2021+ F-150?
BCM fuse #8, a 5A fuse in the driver-side junction box, labeled for the TCU. Confirm it on the diagram inside your fuse cover before pulling it.
+Will pulling the telematics fuse affect navigation or SiriusXM?
No. On Ford trucks the modem is a standalone data unit, and GPS navigation and SiriusXM don't route through it. SYNC, Bluetooth, CarPlay, and Android Auto keep working too.
+How do I know the modem is really off?
Open the FordPass app. Within a few minutes the truck should show as offline. If it still responds, you pulled the wrong fuse, so put it back and recheck the diagram.
+Is it the same fuse on an F-250 or F-350?
Not necessarily. 2020+ Super Duty trucks also have a Telematics or TCU fuse in the driver-side junction box, but confirm the position on your own lid diagram.