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Tow Package Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector
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Tow Package Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector

Part Number: 118251
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The best technical support and full custom fit vehicle wiring installation instructions. Great price Escape custom fit vehicle wiring and expert service. Ford Escape, 2012 custom fit vehicle wiring by Tekonsha are available from etrailer.com. For expert service call 1-800-940-8924 to order your Tow Package Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector part number 118251, or order online at etrailer.com.
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2012 Ford Escape - Tow Package Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector

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Please Note: This wiring harness will not work on vehicles with backup sensors!
If your vehicle has the tow package and backup sensors, use Modulite wiring harness 118551. Another option is to turn off the backup sensor with the switch in the car, and hardwire a standard 4-pole connector to the tow package plug in the back of the vehicle.


Tow Ready Tow Package Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness by Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch and Reese

  • Provides a 4-pole flat trailer connector for the vehicle
  • Quick and Easy
  • No Cutting, Splicing or Taping
  • Just Plug in the Connector and You're Ready to Tow
  • Solid One Piece Construction
  • 16 Gauge Bonded Wire w/ 4-Flat Plug
  • "Factory" Appearance
  • Simple Do-It-Yourself Instructions on Every Package

Can be used with 5-pole, 6-pole or 7-pole adapters.

Installation: The connection point is located underneath the vehicle, behind the rear bumper on the driver's side. Connector will have a protective cap that will need to be removed. The 4-pole trailer connector will be stowed under the vehicle close to the trailer hitch. A mounting bracket is recommended.

Tech Tip: It is always a good idea to apply a small amount of grease to all electrical connections to help prevent corrosion.

Warning:
Overloading circuit can cause fires. Do not exceed lower of towing manufacturer rating or:
  • Max. stop/turn light: (7.5 amps)
  • Max. tail lights: (7.5 amps)
Read vehicle's owners manual and instruction sheet for additional information.

Note: If your vehicle does not have the factory tow prep package, you will need 3 relays (TR38665 - sold separately) to be able to install this wiring harness.



118251 Tow Package Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector

Installation Details 118251 Installation instructions

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Tow Package Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector - 118251

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (244 Customer Reviews)


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Fit great



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2008 FordEscape

Great product and very easy to install.



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Very easy to install.



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Just what is needed. Price is right and they have the fastest shipping anywhere.



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that was the product i ordered and it fit prefactly. thank you for the speedy shipping..



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trailer wiring conectorgreat product, easy install, less than five min,test and all. good price, and recieved one day early.don't get any better. THANKS!



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excellent product very reasonable with the price will buy from them again!!!!!



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Great Product, great service, one of the easier online places to deal with.



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The product worked exactly like the instructions said and it was $60.00 cheaper than ordering it through the local parts house.



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2008 FordEscape

This was a great purchase. The communication on shipping status was excellent. It was simple to install and saved big money by doing it myself. I will be buying again from them in future. Thank you.



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Everything arrived at one time (Ordered 5 items). Nothing was damaged. All the items were the correct parts for my truck. The parts were very easy to bolt on, with easy to follow directions! All hardware was in the package, nothing missing or damaged. The hitch looks great, the wiring harness plugged right in! Everything worked the first time!!!!! I can honestly say that I'm happy!!! Thanks!



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Everything arrived at one time (Ordered 5 items). Nothing was damaged. All the items were the correct parts for my truck. The parts were very easy to bolt on, with easy to follow directions! All hardware was in the package, nothing missing or damaged. The hitch looks great, the wiring harness plugged right in! Everything worked the first time!!!!! I can honestly say that I'm happy!!! Thanks!



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Perfect Just what I needed to complete my tow package. Thanks



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ease of use of productThe products were can in the with instructions. The project took about 45 minsThe company has great customer service.



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Thanks for a excellent wiring harness It works great and the instructions were very easy to follow. I will keep you in my file of businesses that are a pleasure to deal with.



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Excellent on all points – quality, price and service! I ordered it on Thursday and received it on Monday. Good instructions and easy installation.



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Wire harness plug right in just like it said it would and was very simple to install. The hardest part was removing the cap from the factory connection which is differant then most Ive seen but no big deal. However it only comes with two small zip ties so I ended up using my own.



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2008 Mazda Tribute

Simple installation, works great on a Tribute
'08. [The tough part was verifying my vehicle came with the appropriate pre-installed wiring and relays.]



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2008 FordEscape

The wiring harness and trailer hitch were easy to install. As mentioned in the video, having a little help to install the hitch was almost essential.



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Saturn Relay

Fit exactly as expected. I was also able to get information regarding the relay that Ford doesn't install for the trailer lights. Great support



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Plugged in and wired just the the video. Quick and easy. Love that the connector boot wraps around to hold it in place.



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Super easy installation. Would recommend support bracket. Make sure the connection is behind the rear fascia, and there are relay's in 31C, 31D, and 31E prior to ordering. Works fantastic!



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2008 FordEscape

wiring and connections were excellent, simple to install..video was a big plus..after installation it did not work..like other,s have said i found the 08 Escape is missing the relays in big fuse box under the hood..so now it will be direct wiring to tail lights or buy relays



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Very quick install, about 10 minutes. It is the perfect length. Easy to zip tie to bumper brackets. I tuck it away behind the rear bumper by wrapping it around the brackets. When I need it, I can just reach under and pull it out. It gives you about 15-18 inches of length from the rear bumper.



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2008 FordEscape

I installed a hitch and harness on my 2008 Ford Escape. Everything fit perfectly with no modifications. I watched the e-trailer online video and installation was easy. The hitch and harness look great and add value to my vehicle.


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