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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2003 Ford Escape

Today we are going to install part number 118343 from Tow Ready, and we are going to install this T-1 connector on a 2003 Ford Escape. First we will show you where the tail light connections are going to be. The connections are actually going to be physically on the back side of the tail light itself, and you are going to have to make connections on both sides of the vehicle. And what happens is that the wire harness is going to below a tail light, underneath the bumper, and out to the center of the hitch. So let us go ahead and get started.





2003 Ford Escape Questions and Answers


  • Troubleshooting Tail Light Converter on 2003 Ford Escape
  • As a first step, use a circuit tester like part # 40376 on the 4-pole trailer connector. Turn on the left turn signal, and test the pin on the connector being fed by the yellow wire. The tester should show voltage, and the light should blink along with the turn signal. This pin should also light up when the brake pedal is pressed. If the pin does not light up, check the connection point where the harness taps into the factory tail light harness. Make sure the connectors are firmly inserted into
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  • What are The Towing Capacities for Hitches for 2003 Ford Escapes
  • Part # 90635 is a Class II hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening and would not be sufficient to tow a vehicle. The Class III 2 inch hitches available for a 2003 Ford Escape have a gross towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, meaning that the trailer and everything on the trailer must weigh less than 3,500 pounds. But you also have to factor in the towing capacity of the vehicle, if it is less than the hitch capacity, you must go by the vehicle capacity. The 2 inch hitches available for your vehi
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  • Brake Controller Installation on 2003 Mazda Tribute
  • The Brake Controller Installation Kit, part # ETBC7 includes everything necessary for installing your brake controller- the 7-Way connector, all needed wire, circuit breakers, even the zip ties for a neat installation. We have a Brake Controller Installation Guide, I will include a link which you can find below. I have also linked you to a video showing an installation on a 2004 Explorer. Although the vehicle is different than yours, the procedure would be identical. If you do not already hav
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  • Which Wiring Harness Fits a 2003 Ford Escape without Towing Package
  • The Plug-N-Tow Wiring harness, part # 30445 will only work on a Ford Escape equipped with a tow package. For the Escape without the tow package, the T-1 Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118343 would be the correct fit. The T-1 Harness would install inline using the existing connections between the factory wiring harness and the taillight assemblies. We have a video of this part being installed on a 2003 Escape that I have linked below.
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