Expert Answers about Ford Explorer

• Brake Controller and 7-Way Trailer Connector Installation on 2012 Ford Explorer
• As you suspected, before installing the 4-pole to 7-way adapter included with the # ETBC7 kit you'll need a functional 4-pole trailer connector on your Explorer. You can install one by using the Curt T-Connector, part # C56093. I've linked you to an install video that will walk you through the install process. If your trailer has electric brakes, you'll need a brake controller to actuate them. Our most popular controller is the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. The P2 is extremely easy...
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• Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch Compatible with 2010 Ford Explorer w/ Electronic Sway Control
• When it comes to the tongue weight of your trailer, the unloaded tongue weight (hitch weight that you referred to) is 357-lbs, but it will be a bit more when the trailer is loaded. Typically your goal should be to have 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer on the tongue, which with a 3800-lbs trailer would be between 380 and 570-lbs. Based off that tongue weight and even though your vehicle does have sway control I do recommend using a weight distribution hitch with sway control...
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• What Driver/Passenger Wiper Blades do You Recommend for My 2018 Ford Explorer?
• Since wiper blades come in many different sizes for each vehicle, the driver's side and passenger's side wiper blades for your 2018 Ford Explorer need to be purchased separately. From my available research, you need a 26-inch driver's side blade and a 22-inch passenger's side blade. For those parts, I recommend the following: - ClearPlus Intelli Curve Windshield Wiper Blade - Hybrid Style - 26" # CP91261 - ClearPlus Intelli Curve Windshield Wiper Blade - Hybrid Style - 22" # CP91221 With...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Ford Explorer
• It sounds like you are asking about the parts needed in order to flat tow your 2017 Ford Explorer, and I can let you know everything required in order to do that. If you are referring to any type of procedure you will need to check you owner's manual, and you can often find this under a section called "Recreational Towing." As for the parts, here is what is needed for you to flat tow your 2017 Ford Explorer: - Base Plate Kit: Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519329 - Tow Bar: Demco Commander...
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• Wiring Adapter Needed For Installing Draw-Tite Trailer Brake Controller On a 2020 Ford
• To install your Draw-Tite trailer brake controller on your 2020 Ford Explorer with factory 7-way you will need the Adapter # 3035-P. The Adapter 3036-P # 22292 is not compatible on your Explorer.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 Ford Explorer
• From what I could find, you can flat tow your 2017 Ford Explorer as long as you have the 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost. If you have the 2.3L EcoBoost then you cannot flat tow your Explorer. If you have the 2017 Ford Explorer 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost then you will need at least 5 parts to flat tow. Those parts are a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring and a supplemental braking system. I have included those parts below, along with a brief description of their purpose. Base...
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• What Plug-N-Play Wiring Harness do I Need for the Tow Pro Elite and Liberty on My 2018 Ford Explorer
• For your 2018 Ford Explorer XLT with a factory 7-way, the plug-n-play harness you need is the # RED87FR. This harness works with both the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED24FR and the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller # RED44FR on your vehicle. As far as mounting hardware, you can use the Redarc Tow-Pro Electric Brake Controller Mounting Kit # RE67FR and the Universal Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob # 331-TPSI-001.
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• Components Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Ford Explorer Behind Motohome
• Flat towing a vehicle requires a number of components: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting solution and a supplementary braking system. All of these components are described in detail in the linked article. You can use Roadmaster base plates # 4427-3A; an installation video is linked as a guide along with the written instructions. For a tow bar I suggest Roadmaster's Blackhawk 2 # RM-422 which is an all-terrain type with heavy-duty construction. For safety cables use...
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• Parts Needed to Convert 4-Way to 7-Way on a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
• In order to convert the 4-way on your 2001 Ford Explorer to a 7-way you would want the part # 37185 if the trailers you plan to tow don't have brakes. Or, if they do have brakes you would instead want the part # ETBC7. I attached install links for you to check out as well. It was hard to tell from the picture you sent me, but it looks like the part in the picture is a 7-way replacement connector designed to fit a vehicle that had a factory 7-way. Since your vehicle didn't have a factory...
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• What Is Needed To Install Surco Safari Rack Onto A 1999 Ford Explorer Sport
• To install the Surco Safari Rack 5.0 Rooftop Cargo Basket # SPS5060-Y400 onto your 1999 Ford Explorer Sport 2 door you will first need to have the Yakima Crossbar system installed onto your vehicle. If you do not have the Yakima Crossbar system you will need the parts below: Yakima CoreBar Crossbars # Y00421 SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y53TR Landing Pad 1 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers # Y00221 The three parts above will give you the needed crossbar set up to be able...
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• Recommended Lock for Spare Tire on Malone MicroSport Kayak Trailer
• In order to secure your Spare Tire for Malone MicroSport Trailer - 12" Galvanized - Locking Attachment # MPG465 I recommend using the BOLT Trailer Coupler Lock - 1/2" to 3-3/8" Span - Codes to Ford Key # BL7025285. This will work on a spare tire carrier with as small as a 1/2" wide span, so it will work well with the U-bolt style spare tire mount and the best part is that it keys to your Ford vehicle key so you don't have to worry about fumbling through a bunch of different keys. If you'd...
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• Parts Needed to Tow with a 2017 Ford Explorer that Does Not Have the Trailer Towing Package
• If you do not have the trailer towing package on your 2017 Ford Explorer then you will want to install the Tekonsha T-One # 118540 which will give you a 4-Way for your trailer lights. The Reese # 74682 that you referenced is for Explorers with the trailer towing package. Next you will want to install the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7. This kit will convert your 4-Way to a 4-Way and 7-Way and, once fully installed, will give you a fully-functioning 7-Way. I have attached a helpful video...
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• Towing Components for 2013 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5L V6 to Tow Travel Trailer
• Exactly what is included in a vehicle "tow package" varies between auto makers, vehicle models and even model years. It could mean a hitch, wiring, transmission cooler and heavy-duty suspension. Or it could refer to only one or two of these towing-related components. There is no absolute fixed standard for what it means. If you give your local Ford dealership your VIN they can look it up to see what factory equipment was installed on your Explorer. I see that you have Curt 2-inch hitch...
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• Recommended Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Ford Explorer 3.5L
• I checked the online owner's manual for your 2016 Ford Explorer 3.5L and it looks like you're good to go with flat towing your vehicle. I do recommend checking out your copy of the owner's manual to verify this and any specific instructions for flat towing. I recommend using the following parts as a flat tow setup: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - # BX2668 Blue Ox Alpha ow Bar - # BX7380 (with safety cables) Roadmaster Wiring Kit - # RM-15267 Brake Kit - # SM99251 (motorhome hydraulic brakes)...
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• Is There a Brake Controller Plug on the Police Interceptor Models of the 2016 Ford Explorer
• Yes. I was able to find out from my contact over at Curt that there is a factory plug in on the Police Interceptor models of the 2016 Ford Explorer. If you're using a Tekonsha brake controller like the P3 # 90195 you'll want to use the # 3035-P adapter and if you've got a Curt brake controller you can use the # C51322. The location of this plug is the same place that it would be on a standard Explorer, under the dash near the center console, but it might just be tucked behind some other...
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• Which 7 Way Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2015 Ford Explorer
• 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...
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• Parts Needed to Tow With a 2016 Ford Explorer
• To help get your 2016 Ford Explorer ready to tow you need a trailer hitch, trailer wiring, and a ball mount kit. I recommend going with the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76034 as it is a custom fit, Class III trailer hitch with a 2" receiver opening. It has a Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) rating of 4,500 lbs and a Tongue Weight (TW) rating of 675 lbs. When used with a Weight Distribution (WD) system those ratings change to 5,000 lbs GTW and 500 lbs TW. Please keep in mind that...
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• 2003 Ford Explorer Trailer Wiring Harness Upgrade
• A popular harness option that provides both a 4-way and replacement 7-way for your factory tow package 2003 Ford Explorer is also from Curt. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Pole Flat Connector # C55774 plugs right into your factory tow package connector so installation is simple without cutting and splicing required. If you want to upgrade the mounting bracket, # 18136 is available to keep the wiring neat and orderly. To help with reliability,...
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• Adapter to Install Prodigy P2 Brake Controller on a 2016 Ford Explorer with Factory 7-Way
• The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 is an excellent option that is compatible with your 2016 Ford Explorer! Since you have the factory 7-Way all you need to complete the installation is the Adapter # 3035-P which plugs into a connector located under the driver's side dash. I have attached an installation video of these on a 2014 Explorer that you can use as a reference.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2013 Ford Explorer Sport Behind Motorhome
• Ford indicates on page 303 of the online owner's manual for the 2013 Ford Explorer that 3.5L and 3.7L engine versions can indeed be flat towed with all wheels down. Ford says the 2.0L version cannot be flat towed. To join your Demco Excaliber tow bar to a set of Roadmaster base plates you'll need the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter, part # RM-033. This will allow your tow bar to work with base plates # 4427-1A. If you need safety cables use the coiled type #...
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