Which wires give constant, ignition and ground on a 2018 Ford EcoSport?
On a 2018 Ford EcoSport, take constant power from the Gray/Red wire at the black 24-pin plug on the gateway module, behind the OBD-II port, pin 24, ignition from the interior fuse panel (wire color not published), and ground to the Black wire at the black 24-pin plug on the gateway module, behind the OBD-II port, pin 14. 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:Gateway module plugSystem voltage:12VIgnition type:Key start (this page)
Where do I get constant, ignition and ground on a 2018 Ford EcoSport?
Constant and ground are on the gateway module behind the OBD-II port. Ignition is not in the guide.
Option 1 Constant and ground
Gateway module plug
Behind the OBD-II port, driver side dash. Unbolt the port to reach it.
Constant
Gray/Red
Black 24-pin plug on the gateway module, behind the OBD-II port, pin 2412V battery feed.
Ground
Black
Black 24-pin plug on the gateway module, behind the OBD-II port, pin 14Ground wire on the same plug.
No starter wire is listed in this guide.
Option 2 Ignition
Fuse tap
For switched power.
Ignition
Fuse tap
Interior fuse panelNot in the guide. Find a slot that is dead off and hot on.
Use an add-a-fuse.
From Fortin's install guide for the 2018 to 2020 EcoSport with a key (guide 83181).
Where are the turn signal, reverse and light wires on a 2018 Ford EcoSport 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 lightNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
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 2018 to 2020 EcoSport with a key (guide 83181).
Where are the brake, door, speed and CAN wires on a 2018 Ford EcoSport for advanced 360 multicam and video telematics installs?
Circuit
Wire color
Location and what it does
CAN dataDataNot yet checked
White/Blue (high)
White (low)
Black 24-pin plug on the gateway module, behind the OBD-II portNever cut or splice the CAN wires.
DoorsNot foundNot yet checked
Not found
Not foundWe found no source for this wire.
BrakeNot 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 2018 to 2020 EcoSport with a key (guide 83181). Wires marked Not found were not in the guide.
Where are the fuse boxes and ground points on a 2018 Ford EcoSport?
Driver dashGateway moduleConstant, ground, CAN.
DashInterior fuse panelIgnition by fuse tap.
Ground pointsBlack wire or body metalNever the battery negative post.
Locations from Fortin's install guide.
Where is the OBD-II port on a 2018 Ford EcoSport?
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 2018 Ford EcoSport?
This page2018Ford EcoSport.
Same wiring2019, 2020Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
Not coveredPush-button and 2021 and newerNot on this page.
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This page covers the 2018 Ford EcoSport small 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 2018 EcoSport.
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 2018 Ford EcoSport wiring
What wire is constant power on a 2018 Ford EcoSport?
Gray/Red at the black 24-pin plug on the gateway module, behind the OBD-II port, pin 24. 12V battery feed. Meter it before you tap it.
Which years share wiring with the 2018 Ford EcoSport?
2019, 2020. Fortin uses the same guide for these years.
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