Does Trailer Wiring Harness For 2003 Ford Escape Without Tow Package Require Upgrading Lights

Updated 04/22/2021 | Published 04/20/2021

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Question:

If I buy this for my 03 ford escape that came with no tow package would I still have to upgrade my flasher in the car

asked by: Tj

Expert Reply:

For your 2003 Ford Escape without the factory towing package, you will not have to do any upgrading of your vehicle's lights to install and use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118343.

This harness will work perfectly as is without any type of modification to your Escape's lighting. The only thing I recommend adding is mounting brackets, the No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket # 18140 with Mounting Bracket # 18144.

These will allow you to attach the 4-flat directly to the hitch that fits your 2003 Escape, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75118.

I have added a link below to an install of the wiring harness, as well as a review of the brackets for you to check out.