Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2012 Ford E-250 Van

Updated 03/31/2014 | Published 03/28/2014

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Question:

HI IS THERE A CONNECTION UNDER THE REAR OF THE VAN FOR TRAILER LIGHTS I SEE A PLUG ON THE CHASIE. DOES THIS YEAR COME WITH IT WIRED. OR DO I HAVE TO HOOK UP TO THE REAR LIGHTS. THANK YOU.

asked by: Mike D

Expert Reply:

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 wiring may be there but it is probably not active.

In that case you will need a harness that plugs in line with the van tail light wiring, # C56020, or # 118551. The Curt harness is a non-powered harness while the Tow Ready harness requires a connection to the battery to power the trailer lights. The connection to the battery further isolates the trailer wiring from the vehicle wiring. I have included links to the instructions for each harness and links to videos showing installation for each harness.

expert reply by: Michael H