7-Way and Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2016 Ford Explorer

Updated 10/09/2015 | Published 10/08/2015

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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector

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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional

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Question:

I have a 2016 Ford Explorer 2WD XLT without a factory trailer hitch. I have purchased and installed the hitch and I now need a 7 pin wiring harness. Will the T One work with my vehicle? Thank you.

asked by: Dave

Expert Reply:

You will need to start with a 4-way. For that you would want the # 118540.

From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well.

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup.

If you are not towing a trailer with brakes instead of the brake controller and # ETBC7 all you would need is the # 37185.