Recommendation for Vehicle Wiring Harness to fit a 2014 Ford Explorer Sport w/o Factory Tow Package
Updated 07/13/2017 | Published 07/12/2017
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I have a 2014 Ford Explorer Sport without a factory towing package. Have ed the Draw Tite 76034 hitch. Typically only pull a utility trailer with 4 prong but suspect I would go with system that gives me the most flexibility should I need a uhaul or other trailer. Recommendations?
asked by: Lance D
Expert Reply:
On the 2014 Ford Explorer, the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 118540, will allow you to install a 4 pole flat trailer connection. This harness will run the basic lighting functions on a trailer.
If you decide to tow a trailer that has electric brakes, then I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, # 90885, with the etrailer Universal Installation Kit for Brake Controllers, # ETBC7, for this vehicle.
The P2 brake controller will work great on your Explorer. The P2 Brake Controller is a proportional brake controller, so it applies brake power to your trailer in proportion to the brake pressure applied to your vehicle. The P2 will include a wiring pigtail that will connect the controller to 12volt power and the brake circuit back to the 7-way connector in the # ETBC7 kit.
The # ETBC7 kit will include a 7-way RV trailer connection and the wiring and hardware needed to install a brake controller in the cab of your Explorer.
I have attached videos of the products and help article on installing a brake controller and the # ETBC7 kit.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- No Converter
- No Tow Package
- 7 Blade
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Visible
- Tekonsha
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