7-Way Trailer Connector for 2013 Ford E250 Van

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I have 2012 ford e 250. I found rear of vehicle pre wired but your part #118261 my plug ends 2 one is correct the other is not Thank you

asked by: Angelo W

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As we mention in our fit guide, not all models of the 2012 Ford E series vans have both the 16 and the 4 pin plugs. If your van doesn't have the 4 pin plug, you'll need to use the # 118551 4 pole harness instead of the # 118261.

Since your van wasn't equipped with the factory trailer connector, it won't be completely prewired for a 7-way. How you proceed at this point will depend on whether the trailer you're wanting to tow has electric brakes or not.

If the trailer doesn't have electric brakes, you'll just need a # 37185 adapter. The adapter will plug into the 4 pole provided by the # 118551, and the white wire will be grounded to the vehicle frame. The remaining wires can be bundled up and tucked up out of the way.

If the trailer does have brakes, you'll need a brake controller like the Curt # C24VV Triflex and our brake controller installation kit, part # ETBC7 which will install as shown in the video I've linked for you. The kit includes the # 37185 adapter, as well as the wire, hardware and circuit breakers needed to complete the installation.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Since your 2013 Ford E 250 Cargo Van is not equipped with a tow package, you would need to start by installing a 4-way connector like the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, #C56020. This connector plugs directly into your existing wiring with…

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Answer 2

We have what you would need, but there's no way to run a brake controller through a 4-way and you wouldn't be able to use the #118261. Instead all you would need is the part #ETBC7. This comes with everything needed to convert the 4-way to a…

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Answer 3

Wiring for your 2011 Thor Majestic 23A on Ford E-350 Chassis will depend on whether or not you have the factory tow package/ports, which it sounds like you do. For a 7-way you would need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package -…

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Answer 4

If your 2012 Ford Van has the proper connectors at the back where the harness you found terminates then you could use #118261 to add a 7-Way. Or you could use #HM40975 and hardwire it to the wires you found using #PK11998. For a brake controller if…

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Answer 5

The connectors that the #118261 is designed to fit should look like the picture that I attached. It is possible that you haven't found the correct harnesses on your 2009 Ford E-350 Van. The correct harness will be under the rear of the van inside…

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Answer 6

Some 2012 Ford E series vans will have a factory plug and some will not. If your van came with a factory trailer connector then the wiring is already there and active. But if it did not come from the factory with a trailer connector, the factory…

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Answer 7

The connection point on the 2009 Ford E-250 is not exactly located under the dash. It is behind the dash on the passenger side of the vehicle. You have to remove an access panel to get to it per the isntructions, linked for reference. What the…

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Answer 8

Yes, there is a brake controller port on most 2012 Ford E-350's. If you take a look under the driver dash up by the emergency brake pedal you should see a four pin plug which is used for this purpose. I recommend the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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