Installing a 7-Way Blade-Style Connector on a 2006 Ford Explorer
Question:
I see at the end of your video you have the 7 wire conector, not the 4 wire one tou show in the installation. Any chance youll ever show how you wired and mounted that 7 blade connector?
asked by: Rick S
Expert Reply:
Your 2006 Ford Explorer came with a factory-installed 7-way that uses a round U.S. Car Connector plug at its rear to connect to the vehicle's wiring. We do offer a replacement connector, # HM40975 from Hopkins. Both of these replacement connectors install at the same location and both feature the convenience of including a 4-pole trailer connector in addition to the 7-way for towing flexibility and both of these items include a mounting bracket. Installation is a simple plug-in process as shown in the two linked videos.
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7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - Vehicle End
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- 4 Flat
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 800 lbs WD TW
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