Standard Ignition S-510 Parking Light Bulb Socket - Front or Rear

Parking Light Bulb Socket for Ford and Mercury

Standard Ignition S-510 is a female parking light bulb socket built for electrical repair work where a worn, heat-damaged, or corroded socket needs to be replaced. It uses high-grade materials for strong conductivity and secure electrical contact, making it a practical choice for Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications across multiple model years.

Compatible With Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Montego, Ford Fairmont, Ford LTD, Mercury Marquis, Mercury Zephyr, and related vehicles, this Standard Ignition S-510 socket is used in lighting and body electrical repairs where a dependable bulb connection is required.

Key Features

• Female parking light bulb socket for electrical socket replacement
• 3-wire, 3-terminal design for the specified application
• 7-inch harness length for repair and re-termination work
• Includes butt splices for wiring connection
• Built with materials selected to support consistent conductivity and connection quality
• Standard Ignition S-510 for service on select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles

Application Details

This socket is designed for parking light and related electrical connector service on select vehicles including 1969-1973 Ford Mustang, 1974-1976 Mercury Cougar, 1974-1976 Mercury Montego, 1977-1980 Lincoln Versailles, 1978-1980 Ford Fairmont, 1978-1980 Ford LTD, 1978-1980 Mercury Monarch, 1978-1980 Mercury Zephyr, 1979-1980 Ford Courier, 1979-1980 Ford Fiesta, 1979-1980 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 1979-1980 Mercury Marquis. The S-510 is also listed for additional rear and front positions on select models, including 1980 Mercury Cougar, 1980 Mercury Marquis, and 1978-1979 Mercury Zephyr.

This part cross-references Baldwin PT137 and Airtex Fuel Pumps 361 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Broken or brittle parking light socket housing
• Corroded terminals causing intermittent bulb contact
• Heat damage at the bulb connector
• Frayed or damaged pigtail wiring at the socket
• Poor electrical continuity in exterior lighting circuits

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector gender, terminal count, and harness length before installation. Match the socket to the original vehicle connector and confirm the bulb position and wiring layout on the vehicle before splicing. Use the included butt splices to secure the repair, and inspect the surrounding harness for heat, corrosion, or damaged insulation before completing the job.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition designs its pigtails and sockets with technician-focused service needs in mind, using high-grade materials and application-specific engineering to address common original equipment failure points.