Partially mated connectors

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1 = Seal

2 = Displaced tab

3 = Female half

4 = Seal

5 = Intermittent contact

6 = Male half

7 = Intermittent contact

Lock may be displaced into an unlocked position; pull on the connector to verify the lock.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector Components (Partially Mated Connectors)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.