The license plate light circuit is protected with the tail light circuit fuse.
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Should be the same circuit for parking/tail/dash lights
open the rear boot and pull out the spare wheel, then use a metal detector to search for the fuses as they get lost in there ,
The very first thing to check is the flasher unit if nothing comes on or flashes. Then follow the below troubleshooting guide. Bulb Troubleshooting (check in this order): · Check Fuses · Check Bulbs · Check Relay(s) · Check Light Switch(es) · Check license plate light bulb and wiring · Check trailer hitch wiring harness · Check all wiring harnesses and wire Most likely its the fuse or a burnt bulb breaking the circuit. Sometimes the license plate and/or the trailer hitch is wired into other circuits and can cause issues in other areas. Sometimes its wires grounding out somewhere on the vehicle. See sources and related links below for bulb information. See owner's manual for location and identification of fuses as well as for bulb replacement procedures.
Usually under the seat against the back fender. Sometimes down behind the battery on a plate in front of the back wheel.
Ford Windstar back-up or reverse light bulb troubleshooting (check in this order): · Check Fuses · Check Bulbs · Check Relay(s) · Check Light Switch(es) · Check license plate light bulb and wiring · Check trailer hitch wiring harness · Check all wiring harnesses and wire Most likely its the fuse or a burnt bulb breaking the circuit. Sometimes the license plate and/or the trailer hitch is wired into other circuits and can cause issues in other areas. Sometimes its wires grounding out somewhere on the vehicle. See sources and related links below for bulb information. See owner's manual for location and identification of fuses as well as for bulb replacement procedures.