Troubleshooting The Quick Connections On The 2017 Ford Explorer And The Tekonsha Harness # 118272
Question:
I bought this part with my Draw titer Hitch. The Website said it was a perfect fit. The tabs do not line up with what is on my vehicle. Any recommendations?
asked by: Mike A
Expert Reply:
This Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector # 118272 harness is designed to be used with vehicles that already have a factory tow package. If you don't have that factory tow package, it may not fit. If you don't have the tow package, I recommend you use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118540. If you do have the factory tow package, it should install to the connection located beneath the vehicle behind the rear tire on the passenger's side. Pins like this can easily get bent, so check your connections for bent pins prior to install.
Cris
5/3/2025
You didn't answer the question. I have the same problem. The factory connector at the car is different of all trailers harness. On my case there's only 1 connector and in this case not the T one. Besides that, the only female connector at the car does not accept the regular one and I can't find the same one that will fit in
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- No Converter
- No Tow Package
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Visible
- Tekonsha
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- No Converter
- No Tow Package
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Visible
- Tekonsha
more information >
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Eric S.
7/21/2020
Great fit and easy install. One question - just installed and I did not get the satisfying click on the large white wire on the 7 pin side. It also did not seem as far as other pins. Should I redo or is that the way it is. Also, Am i supposed to get a click when wiring harness is inserted into 7 pin exterior part. Slid into place but no noise.