Will Using Brake and Tail Light L.E.D. Trailer Hitch Cover # FHG72VR Cause Issues w 2018 Ford F-150

Question:

Will this product work properly on My 2018 Ford F150 Lariat without any problems or modifications. I would just like to take it out of the box and install without problems or warnings on the dash panel. I dont want to return it , thats why I am asking prior to purchase. Thank you for your help.

asked by: Joe

Expert Reply:

If you install the Brake and Tail Light L.E.D. Trailer Hitch Cover # FHG72VR on your 2018 Ford F-150 the truck is going to think that a trailer is connected and will turn off backup assist sensors and you'll get a bulb out error code. Reason being this uses trailer wiring to activate and when your truck senses wiring of a trailer the sensors turn off. Since this draws such a small amount of amperage the truck also thinks a taillight bulb is malfunctioning.

I wish there was an easy work around but you could use the part # C35FR to eliminate the "bulb out" code but you won't have the backup assist feature.

expert reply by: Jameson C