In my 93 Explorer, it is #18 and doesn't go to anything else but the powertrain module and the fuel pump by way of the inerta fuel shutoff.
Checking a fuse is easy if you have a ohm meter. If you don't, you could take it to the auto parts store and they will check it for you. I'm not sure what to tell you from here. There will probably be more input from others.
As for the sputtering and misfiring, I will also leave that to another because that is not my area of quality knowledge.
I will keep an eye out for your progress.
Keep the forum informed as progress is made to a solution to your issues.
Good luck.
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 11:46 AM