Will a Tow Ready 7-Way part # 118272 be Fully Functional on a 2016 Ford Explorer

Updated 03/14/2016 | Published 03/12/2016

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Question:

How can you tell if the 2016 ford explorer is equipped to handle the functions of a 7 pin harness such as electric brakes and reverse lights? What should I be looking for on the vehicle to tell which set up I have since the factory plug is the same for both?

asked by: Peter

Expert Reply:

You can test all of the pins on the trailer connector for the 2016 Ford Explorer that you have found to see if they are all active with a circuit test like part # PTW2993, but I can tell you now that they should be (minus the brake output since you don't have a brake controller) all active.

So to install a 7-way all you would need is the part # C56278.

expert reply by: Jameson C