Installed OEM Tow Wiring Harness

[incavulator]

If only they were available in 2021.

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[Garth]

Im itching to try one of those 7 pin Maverick harnesses

 

[jkernitzki]

Im itching to try one of those 7 pin Maverick harnesses

I know the BS only has a 4-pin because of the tow rating, but it’s hard to find any trailer—even within the BS’s tow limits—that doesn’t come with 7-pin connectors standard.

 

[Garth]

With the tow 2700lb rating I would want electric trailer brakes for sure. I have towed a utility trailer and I was quite impressed how well it went compared to my crv.
I forgot one of the main reasons for getting a new vehicle when I test drove my BL, I had great plans for trailer camping but it all went out the window on that first test drive. Now Im thinking about off roading adventures lol even though I know this isnt the vehicle to get too carried away in.
Hopefully a 7 pin wont be too difficult and can be done in a professional manner.

 

[jkernitzki]

Check out the Autowbrake, mentioned in the Maverick forum: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/hybrid-maverick-towing-how-to-convert-4-pin-to-7-pin-with-a-brake-controller-no-truck-alterations-required.34476/

 

[Garth]

Check out the Autowbrake, mentioned in the Maverick forum: https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/hybrid-maverick-towing-how-to-convert-4-pin-to-7-pin-with-a-brake-controller-no-truck-alterations-required.34476/

Thanks, there sure is a lot to think about.
I had been looking at some wireless brake controllers before. I hoped to checkout some prospective trailers this spring but work is getting busy and family obligations as well.
This might be my last year of full time work and maybe by October I will make the change then it will be look out next year lol.

 

[Kotkoj]

Based on what you're relaying, either the harness isn't truly model-specific, but more a generic harness, or if it is model-specific, then the dealer doesn't know what they're talking about when it comes to functionality.

In other words, if the harness sold and installed by the dealer is truly the same harness that would be installed at the factory, then the same functions and options should be available assuming the dealer knows how to enable them.

I'll defer to @rugedraw for his opinion.

I don't believe it is model specific. I say that because it doesn't just plug in. You need to splice wires but this is the only oem wiring harness ford offers for the sport.

 

[Kotkoj]

do you think if I plug in the trailer light tester It would be a viable option to test this theory?
I don’t have a trailer to plug into. On my lunch break I’ll give it a shot. Considering I did absolutely nothing with forscan I’d be surprised if anything automatically happens

I'm not sure if a trailer light tester would work or not. I could try it on my wife's bronco sport outer banks. She has the factory hitch. My badlands doesn't and I'm looking to add it.

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