Which 7 Way Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2015 Ford Explorer

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The connector on the rear passenger side of my 2015 base model without a backup sensor seems to be different from wire harness T connectors on your site. I have included a photo below. What should I order for a 7 pin connector?

asked by: Aaron R

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Expert Reply:

There are often two different harnesses at the back of the 2015 Ford Explorer and it looks like you just have the incorrect one; occasionally they're in slightly different spots but there will only be 1 plug to install trailer wiring on a 2015 Explorer and there's not an alternate plug for vehicles with backup sensors.

With that said, if you're looking for a 7 way connector I recommend using the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector # C56278. This harness will fit on the 2015 Ford Explorer and provides you with a 7 way trailer harness for your vehicle.

I've linked an installation video of this part for you to check out, but the correct plug is on your vehicle-it may just be hiding behind another wire loom or for some reason was installed closer to the driver's side of the vehicle.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Wiring Harness 2015 Ford Explorer
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Answer 1

You are correct that the plug in your picture is not the right one. The one that you want to use will have a connection looking like the female side of the Curt T-Connector #C56278 that you referenced. We installed a similar harness, the Tekonsha…

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Answer 2

Sometime auto makers include certain features, like tow wiring connectors, even on vehicles that do not have the tow package. The term's exact meaning varies by auto maker, car model and even by year. If your Explorer has the mating rectangular…

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Answer 3

If you use a circuit tester like our part #PTW2993 to test the pins of the plug you found and they are active when you apply taillight functions the #C56172 would work. If none of the circuits are activated when the taillight functions are applied…

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Answer 4

We have everything that you need. First off will be the Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way #C56278. This will give you the 7-way plug the travel trailer requires. Secondly I recommend the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180. This brake…

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Answer 5

Trailer wiring harness #C56278 is designed to fit models of the 2015 Ford Explorer that came with the factory connectors under the vehicle to plug in a wiring harness. If your model did not come with them then it cannot be installed. With or without…

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Answer 6

I checked with Curt and they list wiring harness #C56278 as a fit for all styles of the 2013 Ford Explorer so that would include models with or without the factory tow package.

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Answer 7

Your dealer would be able to confirm if your Explorer is equipped with the tow package by running the VIN, the online VIN decoders I have access to aren't detailed enough to indicate whether your Explorer was equipped with the factory tow…

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Answer 8

Even though it doesn't have the tow package, the 2014 Ford Explorer will still have the rectangular connector located under the vehicle behind the passenger side rear wheel as shown in the linked install video for the Curt #C56278. On some…

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Answer 9

The brake controller connector is located directly behind the hood release handle on your 2014 Explorer. Ford typically uses a gray plug, but it might also be a light brown in color. I have confirmed this for certain w/ my Tekonsha representative. If…

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Answer 10

For a trailer weighing 1200kg (2640 pounds) you would most likely only need boost setting 1 if at all when using the P3, #90195. But before setting the boost you will need to set the gain properly on the P3. To do this, follow these steps: First take…

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Answer 11

Thanks for the photo. We don't have anything that is compatible with the harness you show. I believe you disconnected the harness that should be right next to the trailer wiring harness. Please see attached video at the 1:33 mark. If you…

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Answer 12

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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