Tail Light Wiring Differences Between the 2008 Ford Edge and the 2011-2013 Ford Edge

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What are the wiring differences with the 2008 Front wheel drive to your 2011-13 AWD?

asked by: Christopher

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The Ford Edge went through a style change in 2011 and one of the changes involved the tail lights. The earlier generation Edge, including the 2008 models, used a combined wiring system. This means that the same bulb and circuit was used for the turn signal and the brake light.

In 2011, the Edge was changed to a separate wiring system. There are separate bulbs for the turn signal and brake lights which means there are separate circuits for the turn signals and brake lights.

These wiring differences will affect all custom fit tail light wiring harnesses. Custom fit tail light wiring harnesses for the 2008 models will not fit the 2011 and newer models. Front wheel drive and all wheel drive configurations do not have any effect on the tail light wiring.

If you are looking for a flat tow tail light wiring harness, then I recommend the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit, # HM56000, for a 2008 Ford Edge and # HM56001 for the 2011-2013 Ford Edge.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

If your 2021 Ford Edge is an ST model, with the 2.7L Eco Boost engine it can be flat towed. Otherwise, it'll need to be trailered. For base plates, I'd recommend the Blue Ox #BX2677 base plate kit along with a #BX7380 Blue Ox Alpha…

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Answer 2

The Tekonsha T-One Wiring Harness #118551 is what you need on your 2007 Ford Edge. I've included the installation video for you to take a look at.

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Answer 3

The #20017 has a blue wire on it that wouldn't be used by the charge kit. Normally with 5 ways the fifth pin is for a reverse lockout but in your application it would be best to use it for charge line but due to it's smaller gauge it…

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Answer 4

The best flat tow lighting kit we have for your 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 is the Roadmaster diode kit part #RM-15267. We don't have custom fit lighting kits for all of the vehicles we have at this time and your Sierra is one that we don't have. We…

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Answer 5

If you have a 2014 Ford Edge with a 4 cylinder engine, it will need to be towed on a tow dolly like the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes - 4,250 lbs #RM-2050-1. This system does require the Pollak Black Plastic, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer…

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I recommend using the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit #RM-146-7, simply cut off your current 4-Way and rewire with the 6-Way to provide the charge line for your towed using the Battery Charge Line Kit #RM-156-25. The Kit allows up to 15…

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Answer 7

You could install a diode wiring kit in the F-150, but the quickest and easiest route here would be to simply plug in some tow lights like the Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights #RM-2120. If you are set on wanting to run the signals through the…

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Answer 8

The Roadmaster part #RM-146-7 would be longer than the Demco part #DM9523054 that you referenced. The Roadmaster is listed as having an extended length of up to 8 feet whereas the Demco is 7 feet so at 7 feet the Roadmaster would have less tension.

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Answer 9

I checked the owners manual for your 2014 Ford Edge and it looks like as long as your vehicle has one of the V6 engines it can be flat towed with all four wheels on the ground. If you have a 4 cylinder you would need to use a tow dolly. To flat tow…

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Answer 10

I think that you may not have the ground securely fastened to a clean metal surface. When you are testing with the circuit tester you are actually completing the circuit and that can make you believe all the wires are installed and attached properly.…

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Answer 11

The Draw-Tite trailer hitch, #75992, fits all models of the 2009 Ford Edge except the Sport model so it will fit your AWD model provided it is not a Sport. If it is a Sport, you would use #75686. In terms of what capacity you should use, you will…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass, #RM76511, will work on your 2011 Ford Edge. Using this fuse bypass will not affect the tail lights on your Edge or the tow dolly because they will receive power from the tow vehicle. If your tow dolly does…

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Tail Light Wiring Differences Between the 2008 Ford Edge and the 2011-2013 Ford Edge

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