Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
Item # HM40655
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2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac - Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- 4 Flat
- No Converter
- Hopkins
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your Ford Explorer Sport Trac with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting or splicing required.
Features:
- Provides a 4-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights
- Compatible with 5-pole, 6-pole and 7-pole adapters (sold separately)
- Connects quickly and easily - no cutting or splicing
- Locate connection points behind tail lights
- Plug in connector
- Protective connection terminals resist corrosion
- Comes with dust cap for 4-way flat connector, cable ties, and terminal grease packet for electrical connections
- 90-Day limited warranty
Installation
This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind the driver's-side and passenger's-side tail lights. You will have to remove the tail light assemblies to access this harness.
Once installation is complete, the 4-way flat connector will be stowed beneath your vehicle, near the trailer hitch. A mounting bracket (sold separately) is recommended to keep the connector secure.
It is recommended that you use a small amount of grease on all electrical connections - the plugs on your automobile and the 4-pole connector itself - to help prevent corrosion.
40655 Plug-in Simple Hopkins T-Connector with 4-Pole Trailer Connector
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Customer Reviews
Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - HM40655
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (23 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting or splicing required.by: Joseph07/19/2019
Great product! Went on very easily, tests OK. I have yet to hook the trailer up to it, but the tests confirm that it is working. One problem I had is that the locking tabs break off too easily, not only on the pickup, but also on the new wiring harness. You should be able to make those out of an unbreakable plastic, or find an alternate means of securing the connectors.
by: Frank C08/15/2022
2007 Ford Ranger
The wiring harness that I was sent did not mate up with the connectors that were on my 2007 Ford ranger. They were supposed to but they did not I had to cut connectors off on both ends and simply solder the wires once I did that it did work, but I was pretty disappointed that the connectors did not mate up.
by: John M05/13/2017
Fantastic Item. More expensive than regular harness. No need to splice and tape. Instructions straight forward. Professional install w/o the headaches. Definitely worth the extra cost. I recommend it highly. Item was initially out of stock, Etrailer kept me posted on delivery status. The harness arrived before promise date. It was a pleasure doing business with them. John Buffalo, NY
by: Jeff11/19/2022
Easy hook up.but the clips break if ya have to take it off to turn the other way.the tail that hooks up to the trailer end
by: HM12/23/2021
2005 Ford Ranger
Quick delivery and follow up. And they included a free packet of electrical contact grease for my trailer lights harness.
by: Gerard A Calabrese06/25/2018
2005 Ford Ranger
Donna was a great help making sure I got the exact wire harness that I needed. It ship that day and I received it in 4 days
by: Tony02/08/2022
2000 Ford Ranger
Plug and play, easiest wiring kit ever….. Thanks
by: James P.06/20/2017
2004 Ford Ranger
Awesome experience! Easy to order . I received the part on the day I was told and everything fit and worked ! Easy installation.
by: Robert10/06/2019
Simple installation . Great People to work with if You have an Issue or a return .
by: Michael 08/28/2022
It could use directions that are more clear. The product works well.
by: Shawn10/22/2022
2004 Ford Ranger
I can't review as I found out the truck was already wired and I'll be returning.
by: Javier 07/02/2021
One end plugs in the other end had to cut and splice works like it should
by: LARRY D08/04/2017
1999 Ford Expedition
FIT & FUNCTION IS VERY GOOD GOOD QUALITY MATERIALS MATCHES OEM SPOT ON
by: David09/30/2021
Great service, sales associate was very knowledgeable and very helpful. Also assisted with a return. Thanks
by: Mike T06/19/2019
Product works as described.
by: Jason 04/14/2021
Super friendly and fast shipping.
by: James Jr02/05/2022
It is easy to install
by: Michael 09/15/2023
by: Tom 10/05/2022
by: Ed09/03/2022
by: Michael03/01/2021
by: Pacio07/30/2022
2003 Ford Van
by: Adam 11/20/2021
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