Adapter to Prevent Bulb Out Error Code of 2021 Ford F-150 Towing Trailer with LED Taillights
Updated 09/28/2021 | Published 09/27/2021
Question:
2021 Ford F150 showing Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault Check Lamps Trailer right turn lamp is working properly. Trailer is new and does have LED lights. Which of your adapters do you recommend to solve this problem? See part #s C57003 and 20142 on your site. Both indicate they will solve this issue.
asked by: Don E
Expert Reply:
For your 2021 Ford F-150 that is showing a lamp out error code when you connect a trailer with LED trailer taillights the correct adapter to fix the issue would be the part # 20142 that you referenced. This will put enough load on the trailer wiring to allow the truck to stop thinking that a bulb went out.
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