Trailer Wiring for 2015 Ford Explorer without OEM Trailer Wiring

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Need the wiring harness for my 2015 ford employer and the only wire that is on the passage side is in the image I attached please help.

asked by: Michael E

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That does look like half of the factory wiring usually used to install wiring kits that fit the OEM wiring like the Curt kit part # C56172 which you can see in the install video I attached. If you only have that single harness though you won't be able to use this kit since it needs the matching side. So instead you'd need a kit like the part # HM40285 which installs by plugging inline with the taillight connectors.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Your Explorer might have the rectangular plug located to the right of the muffler on the passenger side of the vehicle (see linked video). If it does, you could use the #118540 harness from Tow Ready. The harness is a plug and play install, pretty…

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Answer 2

On a 2013 Ford Explorer that did not come with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector, you can use Curt wiring harness #C56172 that you have referenced. It will install underneath the vehicle at the back on the passengers side. The factory…

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Answer 3

The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118540 with it's single connector should be tapping into the vehicle stop/turn signals. If yours isn't active but the vehicle signals are working I'd first try unplugging and plugging the connectors in to…

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Answer 4

Since your 2014 Ford Explorer does not have the two connectors present at the rear of the vehicle what you'd need is the Hopkins trailer wiring kit part #HM40285 which installs by plugging inline with the taillight connectors.

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Answer 5

According to the installation instructions for the T-One Wiring Harness, #118540, the tow-plug for the 2016 Ford Explorer is located at the rear passenger's side. Refer to the attached photo. The trailer wiring harness will connect to this OEM…

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Answer 6

Yes, the Curt Wiring Harness part #C56172 that you referenced has been confirmed to fit the 2014 Ford Explorers. I attached an install video for this product for you to check out as well.

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Answer 7

I would say that it's entirely possible that since this is a police interceptor model that there just isn't a plug in for a trailer wiring harness on the vehicle anywhere; however I do believe this is unlikely. I would look on the…

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Answer 8

There are many different wiring harnesses on Police Interceptors, and the photo you've attached is not a common fit for trailer wiring. I don't believe that harness is for your trailer wiring even though it looks similar. I've attached…

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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

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 OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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