Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2014 Ford Van  

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Thanks for reaching out Danny. For a hitch on your Ford van, we have a couple of options depending on what you're planning to tow. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13055 is a Class III hitch rated for up to 6,000 lbs of gross trailer weight and 600 lbs of tongue weight. If you need something a little heavier-duty, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 14055 is a Class IV hitch rated for up to 10,000 lbs of gross trailer weight and 1,000 lbs of tongue weight. You didn't mention the specific model of your van, but I'd recommend verifying its factory towing capacity before choosing between the two. Your overall towing capacity will always be limited by the lowest rated component in the setup, whether that's the vehicle, hitch, ball mount, or another component.
Of note, if you have an E-150, both hitches require drilling into the vehicle's frame. On the other compatible E-Series models, drilling is not required. I'll include installation videos on similar vans so you can see what's involved.

For the wiring, unfortunately, we don't have a harness that will plug directly into the factory connector you found at the rear of the van. You'll first need to install the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56020, which provides a 4-way flat trailer connector. From there, you can add the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. This converts the setup to a 7-way/4-way combination connector and includes the wiring and electrical components needed to install a brake controller. Since you won't be using a factory brake controller port, I'd recommend a controller that includes a universal wiring harness, such as the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED52VR. I'll also include a wiring diagram showing how the 4-way, # ETBC7, and brake controller all connect.

What model Ford van do you have, and what are you planning to tow?

expert reply by: Christopher H

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ETBC7 Wiring Diagram
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Danny

10/12/2026

I have an 2014 e250. I have the brake controller plug from factory inside the cab.

Christopher H.

10/13/2026

@Danny All of the parts I recommended above will work with your 2014 E250. Unfortunately, we don't sell a trailer wiring harness that connects to the adapter you have in the rear which is what will interface with the factory brake controller port. If you can locate the OEM adapter for that rear port, you could then use a brake controller with a plug and play harness like # RED49CR.