Principles of Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the ignition is in the RUN or ACC state, the upfitter switch assembly receives voltage from the Body Control Module (BCM) fuse 44 (10A). The upfitter switches control the 4 upfitter relays in the upfitter relay box. When the relay is energized, voltage is supplied to the customer installed accessories.