Recommended Trailer Wiring on 2009 Ford F-150

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trailer lights on ford f 150 2009

asked by: Mike C

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It appears you are looking for a trailer wiring connection for your 2009 Ford F-150. There are a few different options I recommend depending on your truck wiring.

If you have no factory wiring, then you will use the Tekonsha 4-way harness # 18252 with its quick splice connectors and circuit tester to install a 4-way trailer connector. If you have the factory 4-way, then I recommend the Hopkins # HM11140735. If you then want to upgrade to a 7-way, you can use the kit # ETBC7 to do so and also add a brake controller like # 90195 if desired to tow a trailer with brakes.

If you have the factory 7-way, then I recommend the Reese Multi-Plug Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Way Flat Trailer Connectors # 74682 or the Hopkins # HM40975 if you prefer that style. If you wish to add a brake controller, I recommend the Prodigy P3 # 90195 mentioned above, but you can simply use the custom wiring harness # 22292 for that connection between your controller and the factory 7-way connector.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 2

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 12

We had a customer who was able to replace his Dexter 8-155 hubs with the #8-201-5UC3-EZ that you referenced so they should work well for you. You can verify that this hub will work for you by pulling your current hub and making sure they have inner…

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