Trailer Wiring Harness for 2024 Ford Bronco to Use with Blue Ox Hitch

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What else is needed to attach the wiring harness and make it functional?

asked by: Mike W

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Expert Reply:

Hey Mike, to add trailer wiring to your 2024 Ford Bronco you will need one of two kits. You would want the part # C42WR if the vehicle has LED taillights or the part # C87BR if it didn't come with LED taillights.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

10/30/2025

Hey Mike, how did things go with the wiring harness for your Bronco? Did one of those Curt kits get your trailer lights working as expected? Your update could make it easier for the next person setting up their hitch and wiring.

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Answer 1

Hi John; Blue Ox uses the chart below in the instructions for the Blue Ox Trailer Hitch Receiver #BLU95UR. Since this uses 1/2”-13 x 4-1/4” Hex Head Bolt, Grade 8 you need a torque wrench capable of 119 ft/lbs. A 1/2" Drive like #PTW3001C would…

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Answer 2

Hey Mike, thanks for reaching out! The max tongue weight is determined by the lower number in any given situation. Since your 2024 Ford Bronco has a max tongue weight rating of 350 lbs that will be the limiting factor, even if you use the Blue Ox…

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Answer 3

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 4

The best option to add a hitch to your 2023 Ford Bronco is the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C76WR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Bronco with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing…

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Answer 5

Hey Michael, the threaded hitch pin included does not have a optional lock. To add a lock to the Swagman Swivel Hitch Extender item #S86SR you'll want the Locking Anti-Rattle, Threaded Hitch Pin for Swagman 2" Hitch Racks item #S64027. This…

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Answer 6

Hey Nancy, yes the Swagman Swivel Hitch Extender #S86SR that you referenced will fit a Jeep Wrangler with a 33 inch spare as it has a low enough profile to not interfere with the spare. Are you wanting to use this with a bike rack?

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Answer 7

Hello Matt, I am sorry to hear you made a decision and things are not working out as you hoped. In order to open the tailgate on your Ranger, I suggest getting the Swagman Swivel Hitch Extender - 2" Hitches - Dual Side - Swing-Away Hitch Adapter…

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Answer 8

Hello Andrew, Well that sounds like quite the fun trip, what state or states will you be traveling through? You're asking a really important question, especially since you're planning a cross-country trip with about 250 pounds of bikes and…

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Answer 9

Hey Curtis! The Blue Ox Trailer Hitch item #BLU95UR has a 4,500 lbs towing capacity. This hitch has been confirmed to fit the 2025 Ford Bronco and probably has the easiest installation method I've ever seen. The included hardware bolts quickly to…

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Answer 10

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT37GR is the same thing as the 76527 hitch you already have so If it didn't fit it's not going to work. Instead, I'd recommend going with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C76WR which we…

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Answer 11

Hey Terry, I went out to the warehouse and got both the Curt #C32NR and Hopkins #HM40978 in my hands to see which was the stronger option. Both brackets are the same thickness but the Hopkins bracket has two indentations in it that give it more…

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