Recommended Adapter to Prevent Bulb Out Error
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/23/2024
Question:
Need an LED trailer adapter for my 2017 F250 with a towing package to eliminate bulb out errors. Which us the correct part?
asked by: Scot R
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Expert Reply:
The correct adapter to fix the blub out issue is item # 20142 that you were looking at. This will put enough load on the trailer wiring to allow your F-250 to stop thinking that a bulb went out.
expert reply by:
Jerred H
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Jerred H.
2/3/2026
Hey, how did the adapter work out on your F-250’s towing setup? Did it clear the bulb-out warning like you needed? Your update could make it easier for the next person with the same issue.