Trailer Wiring Harness for 2014 Ford Explorer with Only One Connector at Rear of Vehicle

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I have only one harness on the back which harness do I need?

asked by: Kevin H

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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.

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

The best way to determine if your Explorer is equipped with the tow package is to check with your Ford dealer. They should be able to run the VIN and be able to tell you exactly how the vehicle was equipped. I'm assuming you're…

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Answer 3

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…

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Answer 4

I checked with Curt and they list wiring harness #C56278 as a fit for all styles of the 2013 Ford Explorer so that would include models with or without the factory tow package.

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Answer 5

Trailer wiring harness #C56278 is designed to fit models of the 2015 Ford Explorer that came with the factory connectors under the vehicle to plug in a wiring harness. If your model did not come with them then it cannot be installed. With or without…

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Answer 6

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 7

Even without the factory tow package your 2015 Ford Explorer should have a connector under it at the rear. For a 4-way trailer connector use #118540. Or if you need a 7-way use #118272. I've attached videos of both being installed. If you happen…

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Answer 8

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 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

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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Answer 11

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 12

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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