Tail lights The taillights dont come on. All other lights work, main fuses work, but number 5, 10A fuse under steering is not getting any power (should be direct link to rear lighting. any ideas of how to get power back

The tail light fuse in a 2012 Ford Fusion can be found in the fuse panel that is in the cabin on the driver's side under the steering wheel. The fuse should be number 22 but always check with the cover that is over the panel to confirm. If Your tail lights are out on Your Fusion the first thing You should check are the bulbs. These burn out regularly and are a consumable part. If they are okay then the next thing to check are the fuses. If the fuse is blown go ahead and replace it and make sure the lights work. If You are popping fuses regularly to Your tail lights then there is likely a short in the wiring to them.

you can google 2012 ford escape fuse diagram for more info
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https://fuse-box.info/ford/ford-escape-2008-2012-fuses-and-relay

WOW ,start by looking what muffler got cought up in ,start testing for power from steering column bottom ,and yes it could be the hand set on steering wheel.

did you check the trailer /tow fuse under hood in truck? located lfet side rear near firewall top. should be fuse for towing / trailer.DW Mylin

I would start with the fuses,Check under the dash in the fuse box. Make sure all fuses are good. If there is a blown fuse then replace it, If the fuse blows then you may have a short in the wiring to tail lights, also check wire connections at the rear bumper area.
I have seen the connector go bad, test power going into and coming out of connector to tail lights. if there is a trailer hitch on this truck then check where the hitch wiring was connected , check for bad connections.
If the front park lights work then it may not be the light switch but rather a bad wire.Here is a wiring diagram to help you.
have a good day and i hope this is helpful. If there is something else i can help with please let me know.

Check your fuse located underneath the drivers side steering wheel. Flip the fuse box cover lid over and you will find a diagram. Pull the taillight fuse out and replace it with the same number fuse. If your taillights still don't work then you will need to replace one of the burned out bulbs. Pull each bulb out and test it with a multimeter for continuity

Check your fuses underneath the drivers side steering wheel. Flip the plastic cover over and there will be a diagram showing the fuse that controls the taillights/stoplamp. Pull the fuse out and replace it with the same number fuse and your taillights and brake lights will work again. If the fuses are ok, pull each taillight bulb out and replace it with a new bulb. Sometimes when one light bulb fails, all of them will fail.

The first thing to look at is the fuses located under the drivers side steering wheel (near your left foot) there is a plastic cover, remove the cover and look at the diagram on the back side of that plastic cover. Pull the taillight fuse and replace it with the same number identical fuse and your door chime, rear taillights will come back to life. Also check each taillight bulb, sometimes when one of them burns out then all of them stop working.

short in main harness.. but first i would check all bulbs... by this i mean pull out each bulb look at base make sure the two contact on bottom base of bulb are not melted together... aslo look good inside bulb.. to make sure the two elements inside bulb are not shorted....don't forget to check the wires to the towing plug if have one

check your wiring on the side tat the light dont work with a light tester whith the switch on
your wiring might be broke or you light holder might be no good

This should sort you out - http://www.honda-prelude.com/downloads/literature