Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2001 Ford Excursion?
On a 2001 Ford Excursion, take constant power from the Yellow wire at the gray 15-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, ignition from the Red/Black wire at the gray 15-pin ignition plug at the key barrel, and ground to clean, bare body metal. Meter every wire first.
Meter every wire before you tap it. Colors change with trim and build date.
OBD-II port:Under the dash, driver sideBest power spot:Key barrel plugSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2001 Ford Excursion?
Constant, ignition and accessory are all on the gray plug at the key barrel.
Option 1 All the power
Key barrel plug
Gray 15-pin plug under the steering column cover.
Constant
Yellow
Gray 15-pin ignition plug at the key barrel12V battery feed.
Ignition
Red/Black
Gray 15-pin ignition plug at the key barrelHot with the key in run. Accessory 1 is also Red/Black on this plug. Meter to tell them apart.
Accessory
Grey/Yellow
Gray 15-pin ignition plug at the key barrelAccessory 2.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
Starter is Red/Lt.Blue. Never tap it.
Option 2 Backup
Fuse tap
If you would rather not open the column.
Ignition
Fuse tap
Interior fuse panelBackup: a slot that is dead off and hot on.
Use an add-a-fuse.
From Fortin's install guide for the 2000 to 2002 Excursion with a key (guide 106181).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2001 Ford Excursion for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
Left turnNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Right turnNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Park lightPositive +Not yet checked
Brown
Gray 12-pin parking lights harness plug, pin 1212V when the parking lights are on. Meter it first.
HeadlightNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
ReverseNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Dome lightNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Each chip shows the main insulation color with its stripe. Source: Fortin's install guide for the 2000 to 2002 Excursion with a key (guide 106181).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2001 Ford Excursion for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
BrakePositive +Not yet checked
Lt.Green
Black 5-pin plug on the brake switch, pin 2Positive with the pedal down.
DoorsNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
CAN dataNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Parking brakeNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Vehicle speedNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
Source: Fortin's install guide for the 2000 to 2002 Excursion with a key (guide 106181). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2001 Ford Excursion?
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2001 Ford Excursion?
OBD II
Diagnostic portOBD-II port: under the dash, driver sidePlug-in GPS trackers and OBD harnesses connect here. Check the port before you plan the install.
Which years share wiring with the 2001 Ford Excursion?
This page2001Ford Excursion with a key.
Same wiring2000, 2002Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Later years2003 to 2005Not covered yet.
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This page covers the 2001 Ford Excursion full-size SUV with a key start.
The wire colors come from Fortin's install guide, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2001 Excursion.
Written by API Signal, fleet GPS and camera installers for 35+ years across Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, installing every major telematics and camera brand. Every wire on this page lists its source.
Test every wire with a meter before you tap it
No wiring information is ever guaranteed. Colors and locations change with trim, options and build date, and the manufacturer can change them in the middle of a model year. We share this as a starting point for installers, and you are responsible for confirming every connection on the vehicle in front of you.
Common questions about 2001 Ford Excursion wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2001 Ford Excursion?
Yellow at the gray 15-pin ignition plug at the key barrel. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2001 Ford Excursion?
Red/Black at the gray 15-pin ignition plug at the key barrel. Hot with the key in run. Meter it before you tap it.
Where is the brake wire on a 2001 Ford Excursion?
Lt.Green (positive +) at the black 5-pin plug on the brake switch, pin 2. Positive with the pedal down. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2001 Ford Excursion?
2000, 2002. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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