Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
(144 reviews)
Price: $55.37
In Stock
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
Item # C56093
Retail:$91.79
Our Price: $55.37
You Save: 40%
Will this fit?
To see if this custom-fit item will work for you please tell us what vehicle you'll use it with.
In Stock
Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.
Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.
- All Info
- Reviews (144)
- Q & A (0)
- Photos
CURT Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - C56093
- Custom Fit
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- 4 Flat
- Powered Converter
- CURT
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring. Powered converter reduces strain on wiring system and is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.
Features:
- Provides a 4-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights
- Compatible with 5-pole, 6-pole and 7-pole adapters (sold separately)
- Connects quickly and easily
- Locate connection points in rear cargo area
- Plug in T-connector
- Run hot lead to car battery
- Includes a tail light converter to ensure that your vehicle's wiring matches that of your trailer
- Powered module connects directly to battery to avoid overloading vehicle's electrical system
- Constructed using surface-mount technology (SMT) for consistent, reliable performance
- Maximizes trailer light yield and intensity while producing minimal heat
- Ensures superior operation in rough road conditions
- Comes with dust cap for 4-way flat connector
Specs:
- Maximum amperage:
- Stop/turn lights: 3 amps per circuit
- Tail lights: 6 amps per circuit
- Limited 1-year warranty
Installation
This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind the driver's-side and passenger's-side interior trim panels in your rear cargo area. Once you've plugged in the T-connector, run the hot lead up to your car battery. Connect the lead to the included fuse holder, and then connect the fuse holder to the positive terminal on your battery.
Once installation is complete, the 4-way connector will be stowed in an out-of-the-way location within your cargo area.
It is recommended that you use a small amount of grease on all electrical connections - the plugs on your automobile and the 4-pole connector itself - to help prevent corrosion.
Powered Tail Light Converter with Surface-Mount Technology
A tail light converter is built into this T-connector. This converter is a circuit-protected, battery-powered unit that bypasses the electrical routes that are used by a basic wiring harness. As a result, there is virtually no draw on your tail light circuits.
Because most trailers run on a two-wire system - wherein the brake and turn signals are carried on one wire - the separate brake and turn signals from your vehicle's three-wire system need to be combined so they are compatible with the wiring system of the trailer. This converter combines the brake and turn signal functions of your automobile so that they run on one wire to properly activate your trailer's tail lights. Note: This will not affect how the tail lights on your vehicle operate.
Curt builds each tail light converter using surface-mount technology (SMT). This method of construction involves soldering electronic components directly to the surface of a printed circuit board. SMT eliminates the need for leads, which are used in older through-hole technology. The result is a circuit board that is smaller yet provides more routing area and that offers superior performance, reliability and durability.
Circuit boards constructed using SMT have been shown to perform better under rough conditions with excessive vibration than those made using the through-hole method. And where would vibration be more likely to occur than in towing applications? Curt converters also produce less heat, leading to increased durability and longer life. In addition, lower levels of resistance ensure better performance, especially for parts that operate at higher frequencies.
Each Curt circuit board is made using high-quality components that are pieced together in the most technologically savvy fashion, leading to greater predictability and reliability in functioning.
56093 CURT T-Connector - Surface Mount Technology - 4 Wire
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2010 - 2010 Ford Explorer excluding Sport Trac
- 2010 - 2013 Ford Explorer without factory Tow Package
- 2020 - 2024 Ford Explorer without factory trailer connector
- 2013 - 2016 Lincoln MKS
- 2013 - 2016 Lincoln MKS
- 2010 - 2019 Ford Taurus
- 2010 - 2019 Ford Taurus
California residents: click here
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Product did not meet expectations
- etrailer mistake
Customer Reviews
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - C56093
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (143 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring. Powered converter reduces strain on wiring system and is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.by: Craig Roland, Canada01/15/2024
2013 Ford Taurus
Very good products specific to your particular vehicle. Happy to recommend etrailer.com to anyone seeking parts or just obtaining information needed to move forward with your projects.
by: Dirk11/24/2018
2010 Ford Taurus
The day I received the Curt T-Connector vehicle wiring harness I tore into my trunk of my 2010 Ford Taurus SHO to install. Super easy lug and play to each taillight. Two things to do which are to mount a ground then run a power wire from trunk to the front engine bay and connect the 10 amp fuse and attach to battery connection. Only took 45 minutes which I thought was good since this was my first time. Connected 4 pole harness lead to my trailer and everything works great
by: Leah05/05/2024
Great phone customer service, thank you.
by: Amy04/29/2024
Excellent website, easy to navigate and find products! Super fast shipping and great order and shipping follow up via email. 5 star highly recommend!
by: Matthew09/21/2022
Followed etrailer's [online] install video, took a few hours by myself but it looks and works great!
by: Kevin07/08/2023
Works as advertised. I had to do a little more trimming to the bumper cover for clearance than I would have liked, but you still can't see it unless you're poking your head under there to look anyway.
by: Jeffrey02/19/2022
Absolutely the easiest wiring harness to install ever!!! Would recommend this to anyone, even if you have limited mechanical skills it was a breeze, follow the video instructions and its a breeze.
by: John 02/08/2024
Very good directions, easy to follow. Everything worked perfect.
by: Douglas D.04/03/2018
2010 Ford Taurus
Looked very intimidating at first. However, it took me about an hour to install harness. Longest part was fishing the power line from trunk, to engine compartment. I would recommend it to everybody.
by: Bruce12/13/2023
Everything fit as expected and install went smoothly.
by: Andrew02/22/2023
2022 Ford Explorer
Installation videos are great. Called sales and they told me the product I needed wasn't available. Contacted tech support and they immediately sent me a part number which was a little odd. As usual, order processed and shipped immediately. Delivery by UPS arrived on time but the package was horribly torn up. Luckily it appears no damage or missing items.
by: William06/14/2022
it was easy to install and it work as a dvertised
by: Joe 08/18/2023
Easy install. Used at least a dozen times in the past year and absolutely no issues.
by: Robert 09/18/2023
2021 Ford Explorer
Easy to install
by: Zac 05/14/2023
2020 Ford Explorer
Great product fit perfectly in my 2020 Ford Explorer
by: Ron03/09/2018
2011 Ford Taurus
I purchased this hitch for a 2011 Taurus. The price was very resonable.
I'm 73 years old and I installed this by myself in less than 3 hours. The attached directions were very good and it was easy to install. I didn't have to drill any holes. The hitch included everything I needed to install the hitch. I also purchased the electrical kit. It also installed easy with great directions.
I was very pleased with my purchase and would recommend this hitch to anyone needing one.
I use it to pull a 6 x 8 foot trailer and have used it numerous times. It works great.
by: William 03/06/2023
It appears to be as described on your web site. I have not installed it yet but your you tube video shows all that is needed. So far, so good
by: Richard 11/15/2022
Ford Explorer
Installation was easy to follow, directions were spot on. Still working as it should, on a 2020 Ford Explorer ALT. Everything was as described.
by: jerry09/26/2014
The quality of the product was better than I expected. It works well and would probably handle almost any trailer lighting configuration. Like the fact that the trailer wiring has little demand on the cars wiring harness. High tech auto lighting easily adapted to old style trailer lighting. Installation took about two hours, mostly do to the routing of the main battery connection. My car was quite low to the ground, a little more room between the car and ground would have been helpful during installation of the main battery connection. Tried routing throw passenger compartment but couldn't find a good opening throw firewall.
by: Andy 08/29/2023
Just what ordered
by: Brian 04/19/2021
Wiring harness was received as ordered, very easy to install, worked as planned.
Brian
4/20/2022
Product still working perfect a year later
by: Bill A.08/27/2014
All went well with the hitch. The videos were a big help! The wiring harness installation went well but I stopped to go to the store to get cable clamps and self tapping screws ( I used 5). Testing was easy with a trailer light tester hanging over my back seat. I could see all the test lights in my rear view mirror. Best of all it worked.
by: Paul L.07/07/2017
2016 Ford Taurus
Excellent product. It is well designed and well made. As mentioned in my review of the trailer hitch, I haven't installed this hitch or wiring harness on my new car but I used the same system on my 2010 Taurus several years ago. This product has worked well for several years and it should do the same on my 2016 Taurus.
by: Michael 10/26/2022
2022 Ford Explorer
robust product and built to fit my Explorer
With the way the package was on receiving it, I was surprised all the products were in the box--not your issue.
I ordered on Sunday and got notification later that day that the items were picked, packaged and ready for pick up. Can't beat that
by: Ian H.08/26/2014
Ford Explorer
I ordered this upon the advice of the customer service on the phone. Install was straight forward. The only issue was that my Explorer has a factory subwoofer on the passenger side. You just need remove the front too bolts closest to the tail gate. You can then shift the woofer enough to reach the passenger connector.
It took me about 1.5 hours, due to struggling with sub and ensuring that my wire routing to the battery was good.
25
144
Show More Reviews
See what our Experts say about this CURT Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Availability of a Vehicle Wiring Harness for a 2016 Ford Taurus Police SedanI have a solution for you, but both of my contacts at Curt and Tekonsha confirmed with me that the standard plug in wiring harness for 2016 Ford Taurus will not work on the Police sedan model. The wiring at the rear taillights are different between the two Taurus models. The best option for you to install a trailer harness for your Taurus is to use the Heavy Duty ModuLite Circuit Protected Wiring Harness, # C59496. The kit will allow you to hardwire in the powered ModuLite converter....
view full answer... - Running Power Wire of Trailer Wiring Harness for 2018 Ford TaurusIf you check out the 7:20 mark of the install video I attached for the Curt Trailer Wiring Harness part # C56093 you'll see our installer walk you through the process of routing the power wire of the kit to the front of the vehicle and battery. The trick is to avoid any hot exhaust components and moving parts.
view full answer... - Would Trailer Wiring from Ford Edge Fit 2020 Ford ExplorerTrailer wiring from a Ford Edge is not the same as what fits a 2020 Ford Explorer like your Limited model so you would need a new kit that fits your vehicle like with the Curt # C56093 which installs easily by plugging inline with taillights. For a hitch I would recommend the mostly hidden Curt part # CU78FR which is also priced great and has plenty of towing capacity.
view full answer... - Brake Controller and 7-Way Trailer Connector Installation on 2012 Ford ExplorerAs 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...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Wiring on 2014 Ford Taurus Police InterceptorWhile there is a trailer wiring harness that you can use for your 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor, I checked with Curt directly and the part # C56093 is not a fit for the vehicle. Instead, what you will need is a hardwire harness, part # C59236. If you also need a trailer hitch receiver for your 2014 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor, use the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - 2" # 75670.
view full answer... - Hitch Recommendation 2013 Explorer Limited Towing Boat TrailerWe have great options for trailer hitches that fit your 2013 Ford Explorer like the Draw Tite part # 76034 which has higher towing capacities than our other options. For trailer wiring you'd then want the # C56093 which is a custom fit option that will install easily. Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also...
view full answer... - Can Power Wire of Curt Trailer Wiring Harness C56093 be Ran Through Vehicle InteriorIt's certainly possible to run the power wire of the Curt trailer wiring harness # C56093 through the interior of the vehicle if you wanted to. We don't have specific instructions for that but it would basically be just like you mentioned where you'd run it under the carpet and through the firewall. I attached a help article to this page for more info on this as well. To mount the 4-way like you mentioned where it's attached to the hitch you'll need to find a hole in the floor of the...
view full answer... - Correct Curt Wiring Kit for Towing a Trailer with a 2024 Ford ExplorerThe correct Curt wiring kit for your 2024 Ford Explorer is the following: - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56093 This kit will tee in behind your tail lights and then has a 12V power wire that you run up to your battery to power the trailer lights, which helps to protect your OEM wiring from being overdrawn when you're connected to your trailer. Attached is an installation video of this kit on a 2020 Explorer for you to check out!
view full answer... - Parts Needed To Secure Curt T-Connector To Hitch On 2012 Ford ExplorerThe bonded four wire section of the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56093 is 73-1/2" long. If you need more than this you can lengthen the section with part # 16-4B-1 (per foot) and part # DW05744-5. In order to secure the connector once outside the vehicle, you will need part # 18140 and part # 18144.
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch, Wiring Harness and Brake Controller for a 2013 Ford ExplorerI recommend the Curt trailer hitch # C13386 because it is a very durable Class-III receiver hitch and is a bolt-on installation. No welding is needed. The maximum gross trailer weight is 4,000 pounds and will have a maximum tongue weight of 400 pounds. I would go with the ball mount kit # 989900 as it includes everything you need to tow multiple trailers. The wiring harness you need is # C56093 and the T-connector will plug directly into your existing wiring. I highly recommend using...
view full answer... - Will Tekonsha Trailer Wiring Harness # 118540 Put a Drain on Battery If InstalledWith just the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118540 installed not connected to a trailer there would not way it would just put an amperage draw on the electrical system. Current has to go somewhere to draw from the battery so it just being installed without powering lights it can't drain the battery.
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch And Wiring For A 2023 Ford Explorer For a 2023 Ford Explorer you would need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56093 if you did not have the factory trailer connector. If you did you would instead need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package # C55384. For the trailer hitch I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # CU78FR. I've attached some video below that will help walk you through the installation process of these products if you plan to do them yourself.
view full answer... - Recommended Trailing Hitch and Wiring for a 2011 Ford ExplorerIn order for you to double-check if you have an existing towing package or not, is to have your local Ford dealer run your VIN. You can also look on your vehicle to see if there happens to be a tow package. Sometimes they are difficult to see because of being hidden. Our most popular trailer hitch for your 2011 Ford Explorer is the Curt # C13386. It is a Class-III hitch and has a towing capacity of 4,000 pounds. It's a bolt on application so no drilling is required. On that note, the...
view full answer... - Tow Package Recommendation for a 2011 Ford ExplorerThere are a few items I would recommend so that you can tow safely with your 2011 Ford Explorer. First let's start with a hitch. For that the Draw Tite Hitch part # 76034 would be an excellent choice. I attached an install video for you to check out. For ball mounts I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag. For trailer wiring you will want the Curt Wiring Harness part # C56093. Your Explorer has...
view full answer... - 4-Way Vehicle Wiring Harness and Flat Towing Diode For a 2017 Ford TaurusYou will need to use a separate Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154 that will be separate from Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56093 on your 2017 Ford Taurus. The diode kit will only tie into the individual brake lights and running lights on the rear of your Taurus. The diodes will prevent any back feed from the vehicle to the towed vehicle. I have linked an installation video for the diodes on an older 2008 Taurus that will help you see how the diodes are wired in. The diodes will go...
view full answer... - Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Ford Explorer Yes, it does. The etrailer Hitch item # e29ZR is confirmed to fit all models of the 2023 Ford Explorer. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Ford with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the crossbar is completely concealed behind the rear bumper and the 2" receiver is all that is visible. This not only gives you a better appearance but also helps with ground clearance. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 6,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600 lbs...
view full answer...
- Does the Curt C56093 Fit a 2021 Ford Explorer Without Factory Towing PackageI can confirm the Curt # C56093 will fit a 2021 Ford Explorer. The M at the 10th position in your VIN simply means your vehicle is indeed a 2021 model. Though we do not have a video of this being installed on a 2021 Explorer, I did include a video of an install we did on a 2013.
view full answer... - Trailer Wiring that Fits a 2015 Ford TaurusFor trailer wiring for your 2015 Ford Taurus the part # C56093 is a confirmed fit and would work well. It would be what you would need since wiring from a Ford Edge would not be compatible.
view full answer... - Best 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness For 2024 Ford ExplorerThe best 4-way trailer wiring harness for your 2024 Ford Explorer is from Curt, with the correct fit being the following part: - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56093 The # C56093 is the best because Curt makes highly reliable trailer wiring harnesses that hold up the best over the long haul. This harness also has the highest amp ratings, so it gives your Explorer the best prevention against any potential shorts.
view full answer... - What Wiring Harness and Brake Controller do You Recommend for My 2022 Ford Explorer? For your 2022 Ford Explorer (without tow package), the correct 4-way harness is the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness - 4-Way # 118599. This harness is designed specifically for vehicles without a tow package and comes with a better-quality converter box than the Curt # C56093. If you need a 7-way harness, I recommend the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat # ETBC7. This harness splices into your vehicle's wiring and prepares the vehicle...
view full answer... - What is the Hitch with the Highest Weight Rating for My 2022 Ford Explorer?Both the Curt Hitch # CU78FR and the etrailer Hitch # e29YR have tongue weight ratings of 600 pounds and towing capacities of 6000 pounds for your 2022 Ford Explorer. It is important to note that you will be limited to the weight capacity of your lowest component (i.e., the hitch, ball mount, or vehicle weight rating). To complete the setup, I recommend trailer wiring. For the best 4-way harness, the highest-quality harness we carry is the Tekonsha T-One 4-Way # 118599. This harness comes...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Curt Trailer Wiring Trailer Wiring Harness Where Turn Signals Stopped WorkingHey Brian, try testing the input side of the box for voltage to see if voltage is making its way into the box but not out. If the voltage isn't on the input side of the box the problem is probably wiring or wiring connections that need to be checked and fixed. If there is voltage on input side that would indicate that the box is damaged and would need to be replaced.
view full answer... - Will Curt Trailer Hitch Mess with Liftgate and Parking Sensors on 2020 Ford ExplorerThe hands-free liftgate may still be functional with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C33NR installed on your 2020 Ford Explorer Limited, but I don't have a way to confirm it at this point in time (Oct 2023). Typically what we see is that the sensors have a harder time picking up foot movement so you'll have to to either side of the receiver. I checked the online owner's manual for your vehicle to see if there were any guidelines or instructions about the 360 camera or parking sensors...
view full answer...
- Does Trailer Hitch for 2022 Ford Explorer Come with WiringThe trailer hitches we offer for vehicles like your 2022 Ford Explorer like the # e29YR do not come with any additional tow package components like wiring so that would need to be ordered separately like with the part # C56093 which is custom fit for your vehicle. If you are local to us (near St Louis MO) we can help with the install but if not you'd need to contact installers in your area to inquire about the cost of install.
view full answer...
Do you have a question about this Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring?
Info for this part was:
Test Fit:
Joe V
Test Fit:
Conner L
Test Fit:
Bradley B
Expert Research:
Mike L
Expert Research:
Michael H
Expert Research:
Jameson C
Expert Research:
Adam R
Video by:
Andrew K
Video by:
Schuyler H
Video Edited:
Jacob T
Video Edited:
Sue W
Video Edited:
Chris R
Updated by:
Wilson B
Updated by:
Kristina F
Updated by:
Isabelle B
At etrailer.com we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.
Product Experts Available Now!
Call 1-800-940-8924
William
6/15/2023
Wonderful product and very reliable! I am very satisfied!