7-Way Trailer Wiring for 2000 Ford Explorer XLT with Factory Tow Package

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Can you tell me what I need to purchase for my 2000 Ford Explorer XLT with Tow Package? I need a compatible 7-way connector. Thanks Trailer Wiring for 2000 Ford Explorer XLT

asked by: Matt

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Expert Reply:

Since your 2000 Ford Explorer has the factory tow package all you need to install a 7-way is the part # A10-7072VP and you'd be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

If your Explorer was originally equipped with a factory 7-way, it would have a US car connector underneath the rear bumper. If it was not equipped with the 7-way, it will have a smaller gray connector that looks like the one in the photo I provided.…

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Answer 2

There was not a tow package available on a 2000 Ford Explorer that included a plug-in port for a brake controller. To install a brake controller on a 2000 Explorer, you will need to hardwire the kit. You would need a brake controller like the…

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Answer 3

When installing the Tow Package Wiring Harness, item #118241, on a 2001 Ford Explorer XLT 4 door you will need to use the tow harness connector on the right side of the vehicle. The connector on the other side, while it looks very similar, will not…

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Answer 4

A 2000 Ford Explorer did not come with factory brake controller wiring under the dash so you'd have to hardwire the Curt Spectrum part #C51170 that you referenced. To do that you'd need the #ETBC7 which comes with everything needed to make…

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Answer 5

It sounds as if the connection you found is one that is located on the opposite side of the vehicle. If your 1998 model Explorer has the factory tow package installed the correct connector for the trailer wiring harness, #118421, is sometimes on the…

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Answer 6

You have a good handle on the color codes. If you're looking at the back of the 7-way connector, where the wires attach to the terminals, things would attach as follows. I'll refer to the terminal locations as if they were the hours shown on…

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Answer 7

I see exactly what you are talking about. I checked the stock we have on hand and all of the #118241 wiring harnesses have the pins in the 3 O-clock and 10 O-clock positions with the locking tab up. I then spoke with our installation tech and he…

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

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 12

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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