How do you get to the fuse panel located to the left of the brake pedal on a 1998 Mercury Mystique?

It isn't under there, it is under the hood, next to the battery, where it says power distribution box

It is there indeed ya should notice it has a release on it that lets the fuse panel to drop down u may need a good flashlight for this. Take the access cover off an reach under the dash and release the clip system that lets it down. Easy easy easy