How to Determine if 2014 Ford Explorer Has Factory Tow Package

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I am goin going on a roadtrip and would like to tow a small trailer on the way back. I have a 2014 ford explorer sport, but my Dad said I need to see if I have the tow package. I have the vin but the website I tried to look it up didnt have a field for the tow package. How can I tell?

asked by: Lauren

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The best way to determine if your Explorer is equipped with the tow package is to check with your Ford dealer. They should be able to run the VIN and be able to tell you exactly how the vehicle was equipped.

I'm assuming you're needing the information to determine the towing capacity of your Explorer. I ran the provided VIN through a Ford VIN decoder, and found that your particular vehicle has the higher of the 2 listed towing capacities at 5000 lbs which would lead me to believe that your Explorer was equipped with the 'tow package'.

For a trailer hitch, I'd recommend the USA manufactured # C13386 and # 118272 for a trailer wiring harness. You'll also need a ball mount and a trailer ball. For a ball mount, use # D-4 and Hitch Pin and Clip, # PC3. For a trailer ball, use # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball.

I've linked you to installation videos for the hitch and the trailer wiring.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

First let's start with a trailer hitch. The most popular option we carry is the Curt part #C13386. I attached a install video link. For wiring you would want the #C56278 to add a 7-way to your vehicle since you mentioned that your vehicle has the…

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Answer 2

Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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A factory 7-way trailer connector isn't all you need to power a trailer's electric brakes. You still need a brake controller. Some Ford F-150s are equipped with a factory integrated brake controller, which you may have. If your 2012 Ford…

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All you need is a brake controller and an install harness to install a brake controller in your 2013 Ford Explorer. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part #90885. This is our best selling brake controller…

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We do have a few options for you to choose from to replace the single step on your 2017 Keystone Springdale 245RB. Out of the available choices I recommend either going with the SolidStep Manual Fold-Down Steps #LC791572 which mount to your threshold…

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The brake controller connector is located directly behind the hood release handle on your 2014 Explorer. Ford typically uses a gray plug, but it might also be a light brown in color. I have confirmed this for certain w/ my Tekonsha representative. If…

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We aren't manufacturers of those parts, and we don't have the testing ability in house, so I reached out to a couple of our manufacturers to see what information they could provide to try and help. I reached out to my contact at Curt…

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Answer 8

You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the #118669. I attached an install video that shows this installed in a very similar 2016 Ford Edge as yours. Now if your trailer does not have brakes all you would…

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Answer 9

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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Answer 10

According to the owner's manual, when activated by pressing the button, the Tow/Haul feature improves transmission operation by changing the shift points so that upshifts are delayed to keep the engine operating higher in its power band when the…

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