ABS light...and other issues

[Truckin' Mom]

The ABS light started flashing on my '93 Ranger today (3.0L, V6, 5 speed). At the same time it started flashing, the radio, headlights and brake lights went out. Are these related?

Have checked fuses...none blown.

 

[Truckin' Mom]

Mystery solved

Took it to the local Ford dealer to plug into the diagnostics. Turned out to be a 40AMP "Maxi-Fuse" in a fuse panel inside the engine compartment...we didn't know it was there. Apparently, this fuse provides the power to the other fuse panel.

 

[falcon57]

Usually fuses don't blow unless something causing a great electrical draw occurs. Did the dealer offer any explanations?