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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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Tekonsha Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - 118540
- Custom Fit
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Tekonsha
- 4 Flat
- No Converter
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom wiring harness. T-One connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping 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 of wires
- Locate connection points at the rear, on the passenger's side
- Plug in T-connector
- Constructed of 16-gauge bonded wire
- Comes with dust cap for 4-way flat connector
Specs:
- Maximum amperage: 7.5 amps per circuit
- 1-Year limited warranty
Installation
This custom-fit T-One connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located beneath the rear of your vehicle, on the passenger's side.
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.
118540 Tow Ready T-1 T-Connector - 4 Wire
Installation Details 
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
2011 - 2019 Ford Explorer
2011 - 2019 Ford Explorer without factory Tow Package
California residents: click here
Video of T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
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Video Transcript for Tekonsha Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - Trailer Hitch Wiring - 118540 Review
Today we're going to review part number 118-540. This is the Tow Ready T1 vehicle wiring harness with the four-way flat trailer connector. This is a custom fit part. It is designed to fit the Ford Explorer starting in 2011. In a custom fit part, what I always like to recommend is to go to our website, use our fit guide, put in your year and model vehicle, and that'll verify if this will work for your application. This will provide a four-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights. Connects very quickly and easily.
There's no cutting or splicing of wires. Basically, you just use this plug-in T connector right here, locate your connection points at the rear of the vehicle and then plug it in, and you're all ready to go. It is constructed of a 16-gauge bonded wire on the four-way. Has a nice integrated dust cover so when you're not plugged into your trailer just put your dust cover over your terminals, and that'll help protect them and keep them from getting damaged. It comes with everything shown here. The wire harness, some cable ties to take up any slack in the harness, and a nice set of detailed instructions that'll tell you and even show you how to connect this. A few specs on this: The maximum amperage is 7.5 amps per circuit.
Basically, when you go to install this, what you'll do is go to the rear of your vehicle. Your tow plug harness that this will plug into is usually underneath the vehicle on the passenger side. The connection point is behind the rear tire, and it will have connectors that'll match this T connector harness. You just unplug it, plug this in, and then run this to the back of the vehicle. Then, when you're not using this four-way, it can be stowed beneath the vehicle or near the trailer hitch. That should do it for the review on part number 118-540, the Tow Ready T1 vehicle wiring harness with the four-way flat trailer connector. .
Customer Reviews
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - 118540
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (260 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom wiring harness. T-One connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required.
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by: Jodi W06/09/2019
We are very pleased with our trailer hitch and received great customer service. Thank you 655498
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Frank B - 07/10/2014
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by: Frank B07/05/2013
Recently purchased the wiring harness for my new vehicle. I called customer service and the lady was very helpful in getting the right harness for me. The harness was MUCH easier to install than expected. I had an electrical short on MY end of the trailer connection that I got fixed (had nothing to do with the harness product), and the harness worked perfectly. Very satisfied with the product and support from the company. The video showing the installation process was very helpful. 87795
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Still very pleased with the harness. I have used it multiple times and it is still perfect. Would absolutely recommend both the product and the company because of the quality of product and customer service
Frank B - 07/10/20145507
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by: Scott10/10/2018
Easy Install. Fare Price 573105
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by: Sam J.03/20/2017
2013 Ford Explorer
Only had it a few days, but already loving it. Some cold weather and non-ideal working angle(see photos) made for an extended install on my '13 explorer base, but install was smooth as can be. Build quality seems second to none. Only thing left is to hook it up and take it for a spin!! Only 1 thing regarding the matching T wiring harness: more zip ties please Thanks guys and gals at etrailer !! 359642
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by: Dave P09/20/2011
2011 Ford Explorer
I just bought a new 2011 Ford Explorer, I need to tow a small utility trailer. I was unsure how this harness would be plugged in, but it was so easy a 5 year old could do it. I found the Ford provided trailer harness behind the right rear tire above the muffler, this harness clipped right in, I used the original cap on the other end to cap the male end off. I have only one bad comment, the zip ties provided are not long enough to go around the trailer hitch pipe. So I doubled up or used ones I had. There is plenty of length to get me to the hook up. Make sure you keep it away from the hot pipes. See attached pics. I submitted a couple questions to etrailer.com and they were very responsive. 24303
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by: Robert04/18/2019
2018 Ford Explorer
Great product! Have two existing connectors underneath my 2018 Ford Explorer XLT. Had to disconnect both to determine which one was correct - no big deal. Ran the wiring pretty much straight back to the bumper and over to the hitch. Had to use a couple longer zip ties. 632060
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by: Dan D.01/05/2013
2013 Ford Explorer
I did the trailer hitch alone without raising the Explorer. First I loosened two rear exhaust isolators, blocked up the mufflers with a vertical 2X4s. Then removed the central isolator from the exhaust. Lowering the entire exhaust system onto 2 2X4s laid flat under the exhaust pipe. Next, I removed the isolator brackets. Then threaded the hitch over the tail pipes. I threaded a 10" bolt into the rear hole of the driver side hitch to assist in alignment and support. Installed the special bolt in the rear hole on the passenger side and left the wire hanging. Raised the passenger side of the hitch and threaded the wire through the appropriate hole in the hitch. Inserted and snugged up the supplied bolts in the 2 other holes. Inserted the Driver side forward bolt, removed the temporary guide bolt, & inserted the supplied bolt and snugged up both bolts. Torqued all bolts to specified torque an smiled. Attacked the wiring connector as shown in the instructions, routed & tie wrapped the wiring along the same route as the factory installed wiring, and then along the hitch to the center. The whole process was a piece of cake and took me approximately 40 minutes. No pics..Look at the brochure. It is the same. Great Video you supplied me on-line. Dan 62479
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by: James04/09/2019
2014 Ford Explorer
Perfect fit. I watched the video for installation and found that my 2014 Ford Explorer didn’t have the same connection pictured. Mine terminated with a cap instead of being connected in series like the video. Once I figured that out with the help of customer service (who was awesome by the way) I pulled it off and hooked it right up. Zero problems. These folks do a great job of knowing their product and providing great service. This is my third hitch install with etrailer.com. 619926
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by: Mie12/07/2019
Super easy to install and professional look. Well worth the money. Totally recommend. 730000
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by: Matthew12/01/2019
2016 Ford Explorer
The installation was simple and easy and it worked perfectly with out modification. The videos etrailer provided online helped a lot as well. 728725
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by: Kevin P12/01/2019
Great product and install instructions. Install was exactly as expected from video. Don’t hesitate you will be happy with this buy. 728706
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by: Scotte11/27/2019
Install was easy, instructions were clear, and it's still working! 728083
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by: Ja Sa11/13/2019
Plug and play and reliable. Traveled across the country and back with uhaul trailer without incident. Watch your eyes during install, as lots of dirt will drop from the native connectors. Once cleaned and prepped, snap in the adaptor and run the wires. Simple and effective. 725507
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by: Qsimison11/11/2019
Worked out perfectly and was easy to install with hand tools 725182
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by: Jason10/25/2019
Not bad to install and worked as expected could have came with some longer zip ties and a couple more of them but they were ok 720409
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by: Gregg10/06/2019
Awesome customer service. I was attempting to connect to the wrong connector (unbeknownst to me). I thought it was the incorrect part so I called and spoke to customer service. I wasn't explaining myself well so she had me send pictures in of what I was trying to do. They responded within 24 hours and told me to connect to the other connector and it worked/works perfectly! Great product! Superior customer service! 714169
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by: DWI10/06/2019
Great hitch easy installation 714069
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by: Mike10/03/2019
Worked perfect and still does after 1 y ear 713118
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by: Duncan10/02/2019
Prompt deliver, easy install without lifting car took about 40 minutes and a second pair of hands just to help lift in place helps while you get a couple of bolts started 2 or 3 minutes is all you need help for. Fits perfect looks great, my second time buying from them would not go anywhere else great product and price. 711850
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by: Kevin M09/23/2019
Perfect fit and easy installation 706648
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by: SteveL.09/22/2019
Perfect fit and quality for my '16 Exp lorer! 706446
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by: Colt09/21/2019
Sent me exactly what I ordered. Arrived fast. Installed at home the same day it arrived. Everything was perfect. 706290
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by: Ben S09/17/2019
Product works great. Easy to install. I have not had any issues with it after a year of owning it. highly recommend. 704671
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by: Alfredo09/15/2019
Plug and play, very easy installation. Videos are great! 704034
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by: Jon B.09/13/2019
I ordered the hitch and wiring harness for 2014 Explorer and had to call and get some additional information and site was great about sending me additional video clips to answer my questions. This is the 3rd trailer hitch ordered from etrailer and will continue to recommend them. Great service and parts arrive quickly and correct, no surprises. 703458
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by: James09/09/2019
Easy to install and works great. 699618
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by: William09/06/2019
straightforward install 698413
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by: JanV09/01/2019
Quick shipping; extremely easy to install borh the hitch and the electrical connector; both within a half hour installation with two people 696522
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by: Joshua08/28/2019
2016 Ford Explorer
Easy install. Works great. 694847
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by: Steve08/26/2019
The wiring harness was totally painless to install. It works as expected. Delivery was prompt too. 694380
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by: Easy. Plug and Play08/26/2019
This is easy to install for trailer lighting. Just know some Explorers have a dummy cap you have to remove before plugging in this harness. 694328
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by: ACP08/15/2019
Perfect fit 10 min. instal. 688485
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by: Dave R08/11/2019
Fit nice and easy to install 683564
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by: Alex S.08/08/2019
Solid. 682124
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by: Loyd G08/05/2019
Great product . Super fast delivery!!! 680834
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by: Robert08/04/2019
Item 1118540 was very easy to install, making this harness a great way to run wire to trailer. 680445
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by: David07/26/2019
Easy to install and connections are sec ure. 676953
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by: Nicholas07/25/2019
Product is as needed. However, the economy shipping, omg I wish more explanation was given as to how the package was delivered even after I called about it. Other than great 675436
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by: James07/08/2019
2018 Ford Explorer
Great fit. Easy to put on and looks great installed. 667665
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by: Stanley S.06/23/2019
This product worked very nicely on my Explorer once I was able to separate the original harness. The only problem I had was that the zip ties that were supplied with the kit did not fit around the frame tubing and the wiring. I had to supply my own zip ties. 662013
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by: Stormy R06/20/2019
2018 Ford Explorer
Awesome project! Everything matched up perfect. No issues what so ever. 660877
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by: Chad06/11/2019
Installation was easy and it worked fin e. 656571
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by: Steve C06/04/2019
It was so easy to install.! Still works great! 653218
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by: Wayne06/03/2019
2018 Ford Explorer
As far as the hitch itself it's great, just as advertised and fit perfect. There was a little problem with the hardware. In the instructional video I watched the installation on a 2018 Ford Explorer they used 2 1/2" machine bolts for the rubber grommets for the exhaust pipes. The fastener kit that came with the hitch :76034F had 2 1/2" carriage bolts instead. I made them work but with the locking nuts had to grip the round carriage head with channel lock pliers to tighten them up. If this was corrected I'd give it 5 stars, great hitch 652431
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by: Quintin06/03/2019
Fit perfectly. Intructions were good, as was online video. 652182
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by: Keith05/24/2019
2019 Ford Explorer
Trailer receiver and wiring for 2019 Explorer. The item was delivered on time, good condition and included all needed parts. I did look at install vids for additional instruction as well. Fit is perfect, wiring was easy and works. This is as advertised with a reasonable price. 646386
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by: Paul05/22/2019
Such great service. Ordered the trailer hitch on Monday at 10.30am and received next day at 2.30pm . Best pricing around. Will definitely purchase from etrailer again. 644577
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by: Dave B05/15/2019
Professional installation and great product. One year later and working great. I highly recommend etrailer 642243
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by: George05/14/2019
Fit perfectly and all lights worked without issue 641969
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by: Joe C05/07/2019
This product made for easy wiring to my vehicle. Basically , Plug and Play. However, recently after 1 year of use the signals , and brake lights work but the running lights do not work. After some research it was a fault in the plug that connects to the trailer. 639167
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He said there is a black connector and a gray connector that look very similar. The black connector is the...
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- The Curt Hitch part # C13386 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for all models of the 2016 Ford Explorer so I can guarantee that it will fit your XLT model.
The installation will be just like on a 2015 like in the install video that I attached.
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- For your 2016 Ford Explorer without a tow package, you will first need to get a 4-way wiring connection. To do this, I recommend using the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118540. This wiring harness connects easily to factory wiring at the rear on the passenger's side.
Then you will use that 4-way to add the Universal Installation Kit For Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. This kit will give you the wire, connections, circuit breakers and the 7-Way...
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