Can the Custom Fit Trailer Wiring Harness # 118515 be used on the 2011 Ford Edge SEL

Updated 07/25/2011 | Published 07/23/2011

Question:

I was told by Ford, I will have to install a new fuse box and wiring harness to have trailer lights on my 20011 Ford Edge SEL. The reason, I didnt get the car with the towing package and the factory doesnt install the wiring.. If this is true will the 118515 work or do I need larger fuses or a new fuse box and harness? Thanks for your help.

asked by: John B

Expert Reply:

The Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 118515, will install inline with your 2011 Ford Edge SEL tail light wiring connectors and power for the trailer lighting will be supplied by the vehicle battery, only requiring a few milliamps of draw on the vehicles circuitry for activation of the trailer lighting signals. You will not need to install a separate fuse panel, larger fuses or any other harness for trailer lighting with this harness.

The trailer wiring the Ford dealer is talking about is a system separate from your vehicles tail light wiring and would most likely require extensive rewiring of some of the vehicles systems for installation.

We have detailed instructions available online for you to review, see link.

expert reply by: Robert G