Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2011 Ford Edge?
On a 2011 Ford Edge, take constant power from the Red wire at the black 32-pin plug on the body control module, driver side dash, ignition from the Blue wire at the black 40-pin plug on the body control module, driver side dash, 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:Body control module plugsSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Push-button (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2011 Ford Edge?
Constant and ignition are on the body control module at the driver side dash.
Option 1 All the power
Body control module plugs
Black 32-pin and 40-pin plugs, driver side dash.
Constant
Red
Black 32-pin plug on the body control module, driver side dash12V battery feed. Fuse it close to the tap.
Ignition
Blue
Black 40-pin plug on the body control module, driver side dashHot with the button on.
Ground
Body ground
Bare metal under the dashNo ground wire in the guide. Never the battery negative post.
No accessory wire in the guide. Never tap the start button wire.
Option 2 Backup
Fuse tap
If you would rather not unplug at the module.
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 2011 to 2014 Edge with push-button start (guide 88701).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2011 Ford Edge 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
Yellow/Green
Black 32-pin plug on the body control module, driver side dashPositive 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 2011 to 2014 Edge with push-button start (guide 88701).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2011 Ford Edge for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
Gray/Orange (high)
Violet/Orange (low)
Black 40-pin plug on the body control module, driver side dashNever cut or splice the CAN wires.
DoorsNegative -Not yet checked
Green/Purple
Black 26-pin plug on the body control moduleDriver door. Meter it first.
BrakePositive +Not yet checked
Purple/White
Black 40-pin plug on the body control module, driver side dashPositive with the pedal down.
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 2011 to 2014 Edge with push-button start (guide 88701). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2011 Ford Edge?
Driver dashBody control modulePower, CAN, brake, door.
Ground pointsBare body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2011 Ford Edge?
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 2011 Ford Edge?
This page2011Ford Edge.
Same wiring2012, 2013, 2014Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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This page covers the 2011 Ford Edge midsize SUV with push-button start. Fortin has no key start guide for these years.
The wire colors come from Fortin's install guide, read wire by wire. Our own team has not yet metered these on a 2011 Edge.
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 2011 Ford Edge wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2011 Ford Edge?
Red at the black 32-pin plug on the body control module, driver side dash. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
What wire is ignition on a 2011 Ford Edge?
Blue at the black 40-pin plug on the body control module, driver side dash. Hot with the button on. Meter it before you tap it.
Where is the brake wire on a 2011 Ford Edge?
Purple/White (positive +) at the black 40-pin plug on the body control module, driver side dash. Positive with the pedal down. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2011 Ford Edge?
2012, 2013, 2014. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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