Recommended Wiring Harness for a 2021 Ford Explorer
Question:
Does trailer wiring harness have to be wired to the battery because I have LED lights?
asked by: Bud S
Expert Reply:
The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C56093 has to be wired directly to the battery no matter what type of lights your Explorer or trailer has. This direct wire is what powers the converter box that controls the signal sent to the 4-way connector. The custom fit plugs that attach to your existing wiring harness only sends the signals to activate the lights.
The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C56093 is confirmed to fit the 2021 Ford Explorer without the factory towing package. This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your Ford's wiring harness, which is located behind the driver's-side and passenger's-side interior trim panels in your rear cargo area.
I have attached an installation video so you can see how to get this wiring harness set up.
Some other parts you will need to tow a trailer are listed below:
Trailer Hitch - etrailer Hitch item # e29YR
Ball Mount - Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- Pre-Torqued
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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