Ford - Brake Light Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover for 2" Trailer Hitches
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Ford - Brake Light Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover for 2" Trailer Hitches
Item # CR-007F
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Pilot Automotive Hitch Covers - CR-007F
- OEM
- Ford
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Logo
- Plastic Face
- Light-Up
- Pilot Automotive
- Square
Illuminated against a black ABS plastic face, this red Ford logo lights up brightly when you step on the brake pedal. Simply plug into your existing 4 pole-way. Works as a third brake light and protects your hitch receiver from dirt or scratches.
Features:
- Fits 2" x 2" trailer hitches
- Cover illuminates when the brake pedal is pressed or right turn signal is activated
- Has an easily replaceable 1157 incandescent bulb
- Lens constructed with Hi-Impact ABS plastic
- ABS plastic shank construction
- Includes a foam gasket to reduce rattle
- Hitch cover simply plugs into your existing 4-pole plug on the vehicle
- Officially licensed
- Pin and clip sold separately
Specs:
- Light face measures 3-1/4" wide x 3-1/4" tall
- Distance from back of the cover face to center of hitch pin hole: 2-15/16"
CR-007F Ford - Brake Light Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover for 2" Trailer Hitches
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Pilot Ford Brake Light Trailer Hitch Cover Review
Today we're going to be taking a look at the Pilot Ford brake light trailer hitch receiver cover, part #CR-007F. This 2" by 2" hitch cover provides all of the benefits of a regular hitch cover, keeping out dirt and debris with the added bonus of the lit up Ford emblem. The emblem lights up when you depress your brakes providing additional visibility. It's constructed of a durable AVS plastic. It also includes a foam pad to help reduce rattle. The incandescent light is easily replaceable and it just simply plugs into your existing 4 point connection. Now that we've gone over the features I'll go ahead and show you how easy it is to install.
Now you will need to provide your own pin and clip. If you don't have one, that's okay, you can find here at etrailer.com, part #PC3. Let's go ahead and feed it into our receiver and line up our pin holes. That looks pretty good. Then we'll take our pin and clip, put that through, put our clip in place and then we've got it.
Then we'll take our 4 point plug, and just plug it in. Now let's test it out. It looks great. That's going to complete our look at the Pilot Ford brake light trailer hitch receiver cover, part #CR-007F. You can find this and everything else right here at etrailer.com.
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
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Customer Reviews
Ford - Brake Light Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover for 2" Trailer Hitches - CR-007F
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (1213 Customer Reviews)
Illuminated against a black ABS plastic face, this red Ford logo lights up brightly when you step on the brake pedal. Simply plug into your existing 4 pole-way. Works as a third brake light and protects your hitch receiver from dirt or scratches.by: Kevin06/11/2022
When inserted in my FACTORY TOW PACKAGE reciever, it stands out 1/2" from the gasket sealing the outer rim. The plug is small and too close together to even plug in....I have a 2021 FORD EXPLORER XLT with factory tow package! Not satisfied at all! I have emailed you and get no response !!!!
Comments
It sounds like you have a recessed hitch. You would need to make sure that there is enough room from the hitch pin hole to the end of the cover in order for this hitch cover to fit. The distance you would need would be from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the cover would have to be at least 2.5 inches with the foam gasket in place, and 2.9375 inches from the center of the pin hole to the back of the cover without the gasket in place. I have sent your information over to our customer service department for them to better assist you.
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Katrina B - 06/28/2022by: Jerry08/12/2022
Didn't realize I'd have to buy a pigtail for it, wires are too short.
Comments
It will depend on your setup. If your 4-pole is attached to a mounting bracket, many times you can push the connector back through the bracket which could allow enough slack to connect to the # CR-007F hitch cover. If not, youll need an extension like part # HM48145
-- comment by: Mike L - 08/19/2022In some instances, if the 4-pole connector is attached using a mounting bracket, you can push the connector back through the bracket, which will free up enough slack so you can connect it to the hitch cover. If not, youd need to use a loop like # HM48145
Hopkins 4-Pole Loop - 12" Long
$7.40.
-- Hopkins 4-Pole Loop - 12" Long
$7.40.
Mike L - 08/19/2022by: Edward 10/20/2021
1 year in use works same as day one. Always a great experience with this Co
Comments
Great
Edward - 10/21/2022by: Edgar 02/14/2018
this trailer hitch cover break light is great, second time I ordered it, someone hit my explorer and broke it, service over all has been always great with etrailer, I will and have recommended etrailer to friends and family.
by: Darnell10/20/2022
Haven't used items yet, however, they appear in excellent condition and will suit my needs perfectly
Thanks
by: Ron 11/03/2022
Just what I wanted to replace one I had that got crunched.
by: Tom07/03/2021
Looks good but I can’t hook it up because the wiring is about 2-3 inches too short. I’m putting it on a 2021 Ford Ranger with a factory hitch and 2 wiring connectors
Comments
Thank you for your review. I apologize for the inconvenience. Here is a product that will lengthen your wiring: Part # HM48144
-- Sierra K - 07/12/2021by: Fernando 09/04/2022
Excellent product, will recommend to bu y.
by: Rick W.07/08/2013
Looks great, easy to connect, highly re commended.
Comments
Ive had one of these covers for some time and it worked just fine until I broke off the post on the connector. I have tried wiring it to a regular connector without any luck and my guess is it has something to do with the ground. Likely easier to get a new connector but am unable to find one any ideas?
-- comment by: Arnie - 11/11/2013by: Matt07/13/2017
Nice idea. Would prefer if it worked as a running or break light instead of a signal light. When plugged in, my vehicle thinks there is a problem with trailer lights, so I don't really use it.
by: Leroy P03/28/2017
This is my second order of this product from etrailer. The only reason I ordered a second one, was the first one was damaged. But I had it on my vehicle for almost two years. Highly recommend this trailer hitch cover, very good looking item.
by: David 01/15/2022
After a year, it still works great. Thank you very much.
by: Joe4810/03/2016
I've had this brake light on my truck's receiver for over 2 years and it is still working. I've backed into some dirt hills a couple of times and the light which was the first thing to hit, stood up to the abuse. If I ever break this one, I'll order another one.
by: Rick C.07/23/2017
The hitch covers were nice and look to be as ordered. Could have received sooner.
Overall happy with both hitch covers.
by: Donny C10/23/2017
Arrived in perfect condition. Looks as displayed and installs easily. Would have given 5 stars but the unit fits a bit loose in the hitch housing. Seems to be Good Value for product.
by: John T01/25/2013
Really nice extra brake light. Took 5 minutes to install and hook up. Great item for the priceand I got this Ereally fast. etrailer is a great company to deal with. Will definitely buy here again!
by: j.D.06/03/2014
great product and service. The brake hitch light was as advertise.
I am very please with this purchase.
by: Rick S.03/27/2013
Good looking cover. The receiver tube is plastic otherwise it would get a higher rating. Looks good though - inexpensive - fits well - hooks right up to a 4 pole plug. No complaints.
by: EDDY08/02/2015
Ordered this hitch cover and it arrived relatively fast. like the product so far, easy install and instructions and as usual excellent experience with trailer.
by: DANIEL V.12/18/2012
EASY AS 1,2,3 TO MOUNT & ASSEMBLE ANY CUSTOMER WILL BE ABLE TO MOUNT ON TRAILER HITCH. NICE ILLUMINATED FORD EMBLEM WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
ALSO IS NOT A PRICEE ITEM.
by: Dustin H.05/11/2013
It's alright. Plugs right into 4 pole wiring. It lights up when you touch your brakes, and flashes when you lock your doors from the fob and put on your right turn signal, but not when you put on your left turn signal. Weird.
by: Mary 10/30/2020
This is a wonderful hitch cover. It makes the truck rear end much more visable when applying the brakes. Also it shows when you use the right turn signal. I would but it again.
by: Mike 11/05/2021
It really well
by: Rob06/25/2015
Exactly as described at less cost than I could find it anywhere else. Fast service and excellent communication.
This is a replacement for one that finally fell apart from constant UV ray bombardment in the Texas sun. Five years wasn't bad.
I am extremely pleased with the product.
by: Marv S.05/21/2017
Item arrived in good time and in perfect shape. Installed easily and quickly and works perfectly.
Comments
Still works perfectly and looks great
Marv S - 05/21/201825
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