Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2010 Lincoln MKT?
On a 2010 Lincoln MKT, take constant power from the Blue/Red wire at the blue 23-pin plug behind the glove box, pin 1, ignition from the Gray/Brown wire at the gray 13-pin plug on the BCM, driver side dash, pin 1, 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:BCM plugsSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Push to start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2010 Lincoln MKT?
Constant is behind the glove box. Ignition is on the BCM at the driver side dash.
Option 1 Main option
BCM plugs
Driver side dash and behind the glove box.
Constant
Blue/Red
Blue 23-pin plug behind the glove box, pin 112V battery feed.
Ignition
Gray/Brown
Gray 13-pin plug on the BCM, driver side dash, pin 1Hot with the engine on.
Accessory
Fuse tap
Not in the guideNo accessory wire is listed. Use a fuse tap.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
Pin 4 Yellow/Orange on the brown 23-pin plug is the start/stop signal. Never tap it.
Option 2 Accessory
Fuse tap
For an accessory feed.
Accessory
Fuse tap
Interior fuse panelNo accessory wire in the guide. Find a slot hot in accessory and run.
Use an add-a-fuse.
From Fortin's install guide for the 2010 to 2012 MKT with push to start (guide 93501).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2010 Lincoln MKT 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
Purple/White
Gray 13-pin plug on the BCM, driver side dash, pin 6Positive parking light. 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 2010 to 2012 MKT with push to start (guide 93501).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2010 Lincoln MKT for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
BrakePositive +Not yet checked
Yellow/Green
Brown 23-pin plug behind the glove box, pin 2Positive with the pedal down.
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Grey/Orange (high)
Purple/Orange (low)
White 23-pin plug behind the glove boxData only. Never cut it or use it for power.
DoorsNot 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 2010 to 2012 MKT with push to start (guide 93501). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2010 Lincoln MKT?
Driver side dashBCM plugsIgnition, parking light.
Interior fuse panelFuse tapAccessory feed.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guides.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2010 Lincoln MKT?
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 2010 Lincoln MKT?
This page2010Lincoln MKT.
Same wiring2011, 2012Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Other years2013, 2014, 2015Different guide. Check the page for your year.
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This page covers the 2010 Lincoln MKT with push to start, including livery and hearse builds on the same chassis.
The wire colors come from Fortin's install guide, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2010 MKT. Coach builders can change wiring, so meter first.
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 2010 Lincoln MKT wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2010 Lincoln MKT?
Blue/Red at the blue 23-pin plug behind the glove box, pin 1. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2010 Lincoln MKT?
Gray/Brown at the gray 13-pin plug on the BCM, driver side dash, pin 1. Hot with the engine on. Meter it before you tap it.
Where is the brake wire on a 2010 Lincoln MKT?
Yellow/Green (positive +) at the brown 23-pin plug behind the glove box, pin 2. Positive with the pedal down. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2010 Lincoln MKT?
2011, 2012. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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