Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2015 Ford Explorer
Question:
Kit for a 2015 Ford explorer WITHOUT a tow package - Electrical AND Receiver information. This kit protects the vehicles electrical system? Isolates the trailer lights from vehicle lights?
asked by: Bob
Expert Reply:
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 to need a brake controller, I recommend the Prodigy P2 # 90885 that is extremely easy to install and operate. Since your 2015 Ford Explorer does not have a factory tow package you can use the included wiring harness as a hardwire installation.
For a hitch, I recommend the Class-III 2-inch Curt trailer hitch # C13386 for your 2015 Ford Explorer. This is currently our most popular hitch for your 2015 Ford Explorer. I also suggest the compatible 2-inch etrailer.com ball mount kit # 989900. It includes two ball mounts with different rise and drops; two different size hitch balls, a pinning clip and the etrailer.com ball mount bag.
I have included a few installation videos, FAQ's and instructions for you as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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