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Tow Ready Tow Package Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness by Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch and Reese
Features:
Installation: The connection point is hanging underneath the rear of the vehicle and can be found on either the driver or passenger side. Connector will have a protective cap that will need to be removed. The 4-pole trailer connector will be stowed under the vehicle close to the trailer hitch. A mounting bracket is recommended.
Tech Tip: It is always a good idea to apply a small amount of grease to all electrical connections to help prevent corrosion.
Warning: Overloading circuit can cause fires. Do not exceed lower of towing manufacturer rating or:
Read vehicle's owners manual and instruction sheet for additional information.
Ford Explorers with the tow package will have a plug hanging underneath the vehicle. The plug is usually located in the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side. However, the plug can also be found on the passenger's side and sometimes even on both sides. The small grey plug is usually covered with a red nipple (as pictured), but the colors and styles of caps do vary.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (216 Customer Reviews)
Tow Ready Tow Package Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness by Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch and ReeseInstallation was very simple.
The item was just as described. I have not hooked it up to the trailer yet. But It looks good so far.
Becuase if this website it was easy to find what was needed for my truck to tow. Very detailed installs online. The best part was everything was bolt in and no drilling required along with plug and play wiring harness. Definitely will be another custom tee in the future!
I changed all the lights in my 98 Ford Ranger to LED and added a Tailgate light bar. The Hopkins inline adapter that I already had showed a cross talk problem with the LEDs but not bulbs. If you had the tail lights on and turned on a turn signal, the opposite side flashed dimly making it look like hazard lights were on. This adapter was a perfect straight wire fix that plugged directly into the existing trailer light pigtail to provide a 4 wire connection and it was priced cheaper than I could do it myself. Easy to install and tucked away neatly. Notice there is no dim right turn signal now when the left one is on. Thank you etrailer for having what I needed and the great customer service!
Like the reciever the wiring harness arrived 2 days early and it was a plug and play item, perfect for my 1998 Explorer..
It took just a few minutes to remove the dust cap from the plug which was located behind the drivers side rear brake light under the Explorer and then just plug the harness in and route it in the best location you can find...
High quality products, does everything as advertised. Super easy to install and worked great. A little slow getting my order but with the pandemic that's to be expected
I am truly amazed with etrailer.com. Not only did I find the wiring harness for my '97 Ford Explorer but it arrived as scheduled and was easily installed within minutes. The support team was also fantastic in following-up on my order and offering technical support if required. I definitely recommend this site and the entire team and plan on starting my search with etrailer.com for future needs.
Everything was perfect and after a year still is. We have had no problems with this item at all. Thank you
It was the same part. And fit and work. Thanks so much. Michael
I spoke to my mechanic (who failed to locate the round plug that your video shows) who said I might be paying hundreds of dollars and hours possibly, to splice wires and get it right for trailer lights. Then I watched your video, total time five minutes, went out to my 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 3 minutes, saw the plug, ordered the part $12---then installed--3 minutes. Wow. Thank you. No splicing, no mess, no fuss. Just plug it in. I tested it with the boat trailer and horse trailer-everything works perfectly. Can't beat it.
was the product i needed and came to me fast. thank you etrailer.com i will be glad to do more buisness with you.
Wiring Harness was delivered on schedule. Was a "snap" to connect to existing wiring coupler--plenty long--and works perfectly. 100% content with this purchase, price, and ability now to light and signal utility trailers.
Received the wrong wiring harness from another site so I decided to try etrailer. They had the correct harness and I received it quickly. Site is easy to use. Overall a very good experience.
SPOKE WITH RICK IN CUSTOMER SERVICE,HE ANSWERED MY QUESTIONS.TOOK THE ORDER AND SHIPPED IT OUT FAST.THE WIRING HARNESS WORKED JUST FINE.GREAT PRODUCT AND GREAT SERVICE TOO.
Harness came quickly and appears to be OEM harness as described. Original harness connection was behind the left tail lite. Capsule was removed (two screws at top of tail-lite). Connection was done and cable routed and positioned under bumper in less than 5 minutes. I presume the old harness had some corrosion as this did the trick. I did purchase a flexible cable protector to put around the harness wiring to prevent damage. It took me longer to write this review than it did to fix my problem.
Perfect fit for my 1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer v8 AWD. Factory connector is easily accessed by removing the driver's side taillight housing. Connect fit was snug and secure.
easiest trailer wiring i've ever done. pulled off a dust plug, plugged in adapter, and down the road i went..
I wish I could tell you it works great but I can't :( I wasted my hard earned money as ALWAYS, something is wrong with the factory wiring in my truck so it don't get power to the plug. more stuff for the shelves in garage that I have sadly wasted money on by NO purpose of mine..
The trailer light harness worked as advertised and installation was a breeze. The harness was very reasonably priced and the item arrived as promised. The one thing I truly liked about what 'etrailer.com' did is that they had a video on how to install the harness. For me, it helped out tremendously to watch on how to install it and what to look out for. Credit to this company for providing this type of assistance. I will definitely buy from them again.
Perfect and available for my older vehicle when nobody else could locate it. Factory fit
Wiring adapter was simple to install, plug and play on my 1999 Ford explorer. Hooked right to the factory wiring harness with a click and we were finished. Used the trailer twice since and no issues.
got a reciever hitch for a 99 ford explorer and wiring adapter. everything needed except spanners/ wrenches was there . very clear simple instructions. fitted it this morning took 30 mins 6.30 to 7.00 before going to work . everything fitted and holes in frame were where the instructions said they would be. i have fitted many hitches and this was by far the easiest. wiring adapter plugged straight in. Full marks Etrailer I will be back for more stuff.
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It appears in spite of many sites selling this exact part, as if it fits a 2000 ford explorer xlt 4wd, it in fact did not. I noted immediately the two "bayonet" alignment pins were in the wrong place, relative to the ford under-vehicle tow port...and thinking it might yet fit I cut off both bayonets. I believe there is but one bayonet slot, on the ford plug port. Neither bayonets on the part I bought aligned with that. When the two not-aligned bayonetsw were removed form the purchased adapter, I was thus able to plug into the ford-supplied terminal --but, sadly, it did not work. I called to let your company know and indicated I desired no refund as I had modified the part, and if possible was there a correct fitment with another part number? The gentleman on the company end did his best and concluded other related parts would not fit. In the end I have gone to a universal kit from my local walmart. Oh well. The price shipped was very reasonable and I took a chance that did not pan out. Please (this said to the dealer of the no-fit part); go and check for yourself on a 2000 ford xlt, 4wd 4-door with a 4l cologne engine. It shall not fit. Life's all about choices and chances. Sometimes you win, sometimes no.
Plug and play. Ford made hooking up trailer lights for the Explorer easy. If you have this harness kit, just unhook the left rear taillight, pull it out, plug this into the connector that's on your truck's wiring, and you are done. Beginning to end, it takes about three minutes to wire your truck for trailer lights with this.
We bought a utility trailer and needed a wiring harness to hook up the lights. Going thru your company we saved a good bit of money. The product arrived on time and worked perfectly. The trailer passed inspection with flying colors!!
We would recommend etrailer to anyone! Thank you!
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