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

The bolts that come with the Draw Tite hitch part #36417 are size M12 X 1.25 X 35mm CL8.8 Bolt. The size thread tap you'd need is M12x1.25mm. I attached a few help articles on tapping threads for you to check out as well.

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Answer 3

You can determine if you have a tow package by reaching out to a Ford dealer or by checking the undercarriage of Explorer. If it does have the tow package there will be a trailer hitch receiver and either a 4-pole or 7-way wiring harness visible as…

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Answer 4

There is a very subtle difference between Curt hitches #C13386 and the now discontinued C13100; the orientation of the exhaust hanger brackets attached to the side flanges of the hitches. On hitch C13386 they are at a lower angle than on C13100. This…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A roll pan bumper is a bumper that basically makes the rear bumper look as if it does not stick out further than the rest of the truck and that is molded into the rear of the truck. Its basically a cosmetic modification that you see on a lot of…

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Answer 7

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 8

We actually have the Brake Buddy 32220 reverse solenoid available with the Titan Solenoid Valve Replacement Kit #TK71-755-00. The solenoid itself would be an exact replacement and it features the two mounting holes at the bottom like you described…

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Answer 9

To tow the trailer with the 7-Way round connector with your 2013 Ford Explorer that has a 4-Way flat connector you will need an adapter, #37185. On this adapter, the white wire must be grounded to the vehicle frame in order for the connector to…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

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 12

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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