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Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, 7-Way (Super Duty)
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Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, 7-Way (Super Duty)

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Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - 118243

  • Trailer Hitch Wiring
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Replacement OEM Tow Package 7-Way Wiring Harness for 99-01 SuperDuty Trucks with OEM 4-Flat Connector
  • Exact Replacement for Damaged OEM Wiring Harness
  • Installs in Seconds
  • Upgrades Vehicles From 4-Flat OEM Wiring to 7-Way Connectors
  • Connects Directly to Standard OEM Connector
  • Fuses and Relays Included

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118243 Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, 7-Way (Super Duty)

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Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, 7-Way (Super Duty) - 118243

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (403 Customer Reviews)


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1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty

I have a 1999 F250 4x4 and wanted to upgrade from 6 round to 7 round to match the car trailer I had just bought. I had almost given up on finding a plug and play up grade and was preparing myself to start cutting wires. I'm so thankful that I found this web sight. They have a very large selection including the one that I needed. On top of that the video of how to install was spot on. I would not have thought of having to add a fuse and upgrade another under the hood.
They were very helpful, great turnaround time and great product. I will definitely buy from them again.



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Ford F-250 Super Duty

I purchased the 90° 7-pole wiring harness for the bed of my F250 and the OEM replacement 7-pin harness for the rear bumper. I'm the 2nd owner and for a long time I left the plastic bed-liner in it. When I removed it recently I discovered there was a hole in the bedside from the previous owner. I use my truck to pull a fifth-wheel camper too, and the bumper wiring harness pretty much maxes out my trailer's pigtail. Both wiring harnesses were very easy to install, and I was even able to trim the spacer provided with the kit to fit the contour of the bed where the previous owner had drilled the hole. It looks like it came installed from the factory!



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Very fast, quality products



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I got this 7 way plug for my 99 f350 because the old one was corroded and didn't work properly. This unit was priced right arrived in a timely manner and was very simple to install. I just had to find where on the harness the old one plugged in and plug the new one in.

John S.

11/8/2021

One year later and it has performed flawless!



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1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Attached are images of the installation in a 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 4WD 4 Door 8' bed. I left the 4 prong connection mounted, and tied and bagged the connection for future use if needed.



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Right part right plug on both end . 1 st pick is old harness 2nd is new harness. 3 rd is howl will use it .



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2001 Ford F-350, 450, and 550 Cab and Chassis

the parts fit, brake controller is now working, just confused which relay was 38 and 39. I guessed and was right. thank you for the fast service. Yes I will order again.



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Awesome direct replacement fit . Plug and play replacement. I did have to drill a hole in my trucks mounting location as not all the holes lined up exactly but that was a minor inconvenience for the ease of replacement!

Don D.

6/29/2021

A year later its still working great



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1999 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

Great plug and play product. The factory option costs (depending upon the source) 3-4 times what etrailer offers, so this was the clear and wise choice. Fit the factory harness with no modifications.

Nick P.

8/17/2018

Still seems to be working well. Thanks for the check up.



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Customer service is a joke. Attempted to return an unopened item and they wanted to charge a fee of more than half what the item cost. Never doing business with them again!



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1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty

I upgraded the tow package wiring on a "new to me" 1999 F250 Superduty from the jerry-rigged mess the previous owner had gobbed together to one utilizing the truck's existing trailer tow package, both for the rear of the truck and inside the box for the gooseneck ball hitch. The wiring harness, receptacles, et. al. from etrailer plugged right into the truck's wiring harness with ease, and I would highly recommend their products.
Customer service was impeccable...assisted with an order mix-up on my part, helped me locate the truck's wiring harness plug under the dash, and provided help with finding the correct harness for an older model trailer brake that I already possessed.
To the staff at etrailer---thanks and keep up the great work! When I need trailer parts again, you will be the first I contact!



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1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty

I utilized this product on my 1999, Ford, F-350 Super Duty to replace the OEM factory harness and it worked exactly as promised. Within several minutes the installation was completed and I was ready to tow. e-trailer customer service is excellent!

Ed G.

9/18/2015

Still works fine!



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1999 Ford F-350, 450, and 550 Cab and Chassis

Showed in stock when purchased, it was not in stock, and I am now waiting for a ship date to be determined.



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2000 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

It is great that it comes with the relays and fuses and instructions for me to take off my 4-way factory plug and install the 7-way with the factory connector. It is plug and play easy. The only thing lacking is a bracket to mount the 7-way connector. I also fit this one because it has the round sealed plug to be able to change out the 7-way easily should it become damaged or if I want to change the style.



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1999 Ford F-250-and-F-350-Super-Duty

Yup, that's right even if you voted for Hillary you can install this wiring in your truck. Get a good hole saw, cut hole, plug and play!

John W.

12/1/2017

Works great, idiot proof.



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1999 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

Product was need for a time sensitive job. Prompt fast service. Was delivered a day early. Quick easy hook-up. Completed the job and everyone was happy. I recommend this product.



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Excellent harness for my super duty. After using one year with multiple trailers it's still working great.

Matthew

12/12/2022

Still working great after one year.



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Plugged right into my original wire harness everything went together just fine
Done what it said and said what it did all the wires were spot on



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2002 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

Should have bought the factory end. The wiring harness on my truck didn't match. I had to cutoff my old end and re-terminated to the new plug in order to make it work. Kind of defeated the purpose of having factory made ends.

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Patrick B.

11/19/2012

This connector is only compatible with 1999-2001 F-250F-350 Super Duties. It will also work with 1999-2001 F-450/550 Cab and Chassis with factory 4 connectors and 2001 F-350 Cab and Chassis with factory 4 connector.



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2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty

I bought the 118243 replacement 7 way trailer connector for my 2000 Ford F250 7.3 Super Duty. Hooked it up in less than an hour. I also needed the adapter bracket 11840. Without this bracket, the 118243 connector would not mount correctly to my truck. It would not clear the bottom of my bumper in the original mounting position on the bumper. I also bought the Pollak 7 plus 4 way connector because I have multiple trailers with different connectors. This product is HM40975 and I highly recommend that it be purchased with the other two products.

The guys at eTrailer really know their products and are so helpful. They know what exceptional customer service is all about. Also, I love all of their online videos and information on the website that allows you to make informed decisions. Their prices are very competitive too. With free shipping over $99, they can't be beat.. For those reasons, I will not buy trailer gear anywhere else.



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Well , first, I thought it was a ford replacement part , when it came in , not 1 but 2 of them serparate packages , then when I go to install, I see it’s not the double with regular plug also, so this part is useless for me. The one on my truck has 7 pin and 5 pin together. You can not take 7 pin out and switch with new one. Not sure why you sent two kits

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Jenny N.

6/22/2022

You mentioned that you wanted to have a harness that would have both the 7- and 4-way connection. I am happy to see if we have what you are looking for. What is the year, make, and model of your truck? Did it come with a factory 7 way?

Gary

6/22/2022

Yes ma’am, it came from Ford that way F-450 platinum, all options. Let me know if you carry the dual plug together,please

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Jenny N.

6/22/2022

What is the year of your Ford?

Gary

6/22/2022

2016 F-450 Platinum Dually

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Jenny N.

6/22/2022

I looked at everything that we have for the 2016 Ford 450 Platinum Dually and we do not have a seven way to offer that also comes with the four way. I had wanted to offer part HM40975 as a solution because it works with the Ford 350 however it will not. I am guessing it is because the F 450 does not have the round US Carr connection. That is my best guess.



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2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty

This was exactly what I was looking for to replace the buggy and shorted out wiring between the factory connection to the Hopkins 7 way plug receptacle on our 2001 F250 work rig. There is a lack of a 4 wire plug for the spot on the factory mount but we never use that anyway and everyone has an adapter in their toolbox. The only hard thing about installing this was removing the old harness from the factory connector. There is plenty of length to reach from the factory plug just behind the spare tire to the receptacle mounting just under the bumper. eTrailer’s customer service was top notch in helping me select this specific harness for my application and needs, if you have any doubt that this is the part you need I highly suggest contacting them first.



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Ford

I ordered a replacement for my 7 contact trailer socket because all the ones I tried from local parts stores, the mounting holes didn’t line up. I didn’t want to have to change the bracket because they didn’t fit either. And I wasn’t going to pay $280 for one from Ford. Etrailer sent me an email saying that the one I ordered was on back order, but they might have one in stock that would fit. I explained to them that I actually only needed the socket with mounting holes like the factory ones. And even though they all come with the wiring harness, I didn’t need it . They promptly sent me a replacement & it fit perfectly. Thank you so much



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2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Fits my 2000 F250 Superduty perfectly. I ordered this with the 7 and 4 pole trailer connector HM40975 since my boat trailer has the 4 pin. Too bad they don't sell the wire harness without the 7 pole if you go that route. Had to shim 3/4" for the bracket or the plug would be obstructed by the bumper. I'm very pleased with the result and service.



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1999 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

This purchase was for my 1999 Ford F250 XL SD. It has the factory trailer wiring installed but came with the 4 way flat connector. This harness is Super Easy to install and just replaces the factory 4 way directly. It gives me the full capability I need for a trailer connection including the AUX Battery Charge line and trailer brake connections. All I need now is the trailer brake controller and I'm 100%! Thanks etrailer! Great Kit!.


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    For your 2002 Ford F-250 we have the Hopkins 7-Way Fifth Wheel Harness part # 40167 which is very similar to the # 118243 except designed to fit your specific vehicle. As long as you have the factory 7-way harness at the rear of your truck this is designed to fit and work well. I attached an install video for this for you to check out too.
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  • Replacement 7-Way/4-Pole Trailer Connector for 2003 Ford F-350
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for 1999 Ford F-250
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  • Recommended 7-Way Wiring Harness for 1999 Ford F-350
    Assuming you have the factory 4-flat, the easiest solution is the Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, 7-Way (Super Duty) # 118243. This includes the necessary fuses and relays which will give you all of the functions you have described and the ability to use the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED24FR. If the 4-way connection on your truck is not the factory 4-way then you would need the # ETBC7 instead. This is a universal kit so the installation is a little more...
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  • Where Does The Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness # 40167 Connect?
    The grey connectors on the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness # 40167 plug in line of the factory 7-Way # 118243 on the 2002-2004 Ford F-250 & F-350. This connector will be behind your rear bumper.
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  • Replacement 7-Way for 2002 Ford Excursion
    There are replacements for the factory 7-way on your 2002 Ford Excursion but part # 118243 will not fit. Instead I recommend the Reese Multi-Plug Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package # 74682 which will plug directly into the 7-way socket of your '02 Excursion (assuming you have the factory tow package) and provide you with a 7-way and a 4-way. I've added a link to a video review of this harness for you to take a look at.
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  • Troubleshooting Not Being Able to Find Fuse Slot Listed in Owner's Manual of Vehicle
    I am not totally sure what your vehicle is, but sometimes there can be more than one fuse box on a vehicle and you may be looking at the wrong diagram or box. Check to see if there is a fuse box on the interior of your vehicle as well as one under your hood.
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  • Troubleshooting No Running Lights on 7-Way Square Plug for 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty
    Thank you for all of the details! Troubleshooting trailer lights can be frustrating and it sounds like you've already put in a lot of effort. If the connector sending the signals on the truck side has all of the functions active and operating properly then you can simply replace the factory 7-Way connector on your 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty with either the Tow Ready # 118243. If the problem is that the square connector for the trailer functions on your F-350 ISN'T sending power then there...
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  • Parts Needed to Install 7-way and 4-Way Connector in 2001 Ford F-350
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  • Second 7-Way Recommendation for a 2000 Ford F-350
    For a second 7-way you would the part # HM40157. This uses the square connectors like the # 118243 which is what you would have on your 2000 Ford F-350. This will plug inline with your current 7-way harness to provide you with an additional 7-way for you to install at the rear of your truck.
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    Based on how you described it, I'm guessing your 2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty needs a different part than the # C55774, but what does the plug look like? The correct 7-way is going to depend on that, as the Curt option you mentioned is a replacement 7-way, and has a round plug, while the other has a more square plug. If you take a look at the accompanying photos, you can see the plugs for the two 7-ways that could work for your '01 F-350: - Square Plug: Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package...
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  • Will the Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness # 118243 Fit a 2002 Ford F350 SD
    I spoke with my contact at Tow Ready and he said that the Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, # 118243, is for use on the 1999 to 2001 model super duty trucks. This harness may plug into the factory connector, but the pin layout changed between the 2001 and 2002 model years. I read the review by JB350 that you referenced and the harness may very well plug in, but due to the pin configuration, there could be issues with the functions. We have not performed testing nor has...
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  • Need OEM Rectangular Socket to 7 Way Adapter for 2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty
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  • Will the Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness Provide a Fully Functional 7-Way
    Yes, if you install this Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness # 118243 it will be fully functional and would work to operate the lockout solenoid of your 1999 Ford Super Duty. You will need to install the included relays and fuses to complete all the circuits. Check out the installation instructions I attached for this product.
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  • 7-Way and 4-Way Combo Recommendation for a 1999 Ford F-250 with 4-Way
    It sounds like your 1999 Ford F-250 has a factory 4-way and you are looking to upgrade it to a 7-way plus a 4-way and you want to do this as simply as possible. The easiest way to do this would be to get the # 118243 as well as the # HM40975, use the harness and fuses relays from the # 118243, and then use the connector of the # HM40975.
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  • What Does the Tekonsha 118243 Fit?
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  • 7-Way Trailer Connector and Brake Controller Installation on 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty
    For starters, you'll want to follow your existing 4 pole if it's the factory trailer connector. If it's plugged into a rectangular connector, you can use part # 118243 for a plug and play installation. The connector will be behind the rear bumper near the driver's side frame rail. Unplug the connector for the 4-pole and plug in the # 118243. Be careful not to damage the tabs on the connector. If it's a round connector, you can use the # 37185 adapter. Plug the existing 4-pole into the...
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  • Mounting Bracket for a 7-Way Harness on a 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty
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  • 7-Way and 4-Way Solution for 2000 Ford F-250
    The easiest way to accomplish that would be first with the 7-way kit part # 118243 and then convert that to a 7-way and 4-way you'd need the part # 30955. You'll have to swap in the # 30955 in place of the 7-way that comes with the # 118243.
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