Will Trailer Wiring Harness 20028 Fit a 1998 Ford F-150 without Factory Trailer Connector

Updated 04/15/2014 | Published 04/14/2014

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Question:

I have a 1998 Ford F150. The flat connector does not work. I spliced in a standard receptacle, tail lights, stop and turn signals. The problem is that the clips at the wires are always dirty, and I have to clean them almost every time I use the trailer. It seems to that this part would eliminate my problem.

asked by: Roland L

Expert Reply:

To solve the problem of the dirty connections you can clean them, then use dielectric grease at the connections, # 11755, and then seal everything up using liquid electrical tape, # SWC50122.

Another option is to replace the 4-Way you are using with either # C56031 for a non-stepside bed or # C55344 for a stepside bed. These connectors actually plug in line with the tail light wiring so you will not have to use quick splice connectors.

expert reply by: Michael H