Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2012 Ford Escape
Question:
I have a 2012 Ford Escape I need a 7 way pin adapter. What product # should I order. Is there a difference between blade and pin adapters?
asked by: Deborah K
Expert Reply:
There is a difference between the 7-way blade connector and 7-way pin connector. The 7-way blade connection is most common on passenger vehicle and trailer connections. The 7-way pin connector is more commonly found in commercial and agricultural applications. I have included a picture of the vehicle side connectors to see the difference.
For your 2012 Ford Escape first we have to identify if it came equipped with the factory 4-way flat harness installed. If you already have a 4-way flat connector on your Escape you can continue to the next section. If you do not have a 4-way flat connector you will need the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118551. This will connect to your tail lights to operate the tail lights on the trailer you will be hauling.
The 4-way flat connection will plug in the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 to get you a 7-way blade connection. The Hopkins Trailer Connector Adapter # 47595 will convert the 7-way blade to the 7-way pin connection if that is what you do need. You will have to still run the remaining wires and connect a Brake Controller # 90195 if your trailer requires one. I have linked some videos below that will help you see what all is involved with the wiring.
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Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Hopkins Trailer Connector Adapter - 7-Way RV Style Blade Plug to 7-Pole Round Pin
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Round
- Hopkins
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
more information >
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