2000 Ford Explorer fuel

The fuse is "NOT" on the side of the dash.
Open your hood and you will see a different looking fuse box like this:

Fuses used in the above box:

1=10A A/C relay
2=20A Aux power point
3= not used
4=15A Fog lamps-Daytime lamps
5=10A Air Bag diagnostic monitor
6=10A Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
7=30A 4WABS module
8=30A PCM relay
>>>9=20A Fuel Pump relay and RAP module<<<
10= 15A Horn relay
11=15A Park Lamp relay-Main Light Switch
12=30A Main light switch--Multi Function switch
13=15A Heated O2 sensors, EGR Vacuum Regulator, EVR solenoid,Camshaft position (CMP) Sensor,
Cannister Vent Solenoid, A4LD Auto Transmission
14=30A Generator-Voltage regulator

#9 - 20AMP fuse in the box pictured above is what you are looking for.

Good Luck;
Rick