Trailer hitch light plug in

[Rmarte02]

I just had a trailer hitch installed on our Bronco Sport. Attached is a photo of the plug for the lights. I think the plug is much too low to ground. Dealer said there really is no where else to install ut. Any one have it differently and could send me a photo. Would very much appreciate it. Thank you!

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[jofer]

That seems odd... Here's the factory install, for whatever it's worth:

 

[vxarctic]

I just had a trailer hitch installed on our Bronco Sport. Attached is a photo of the plug for the lights. I think the plug is much too low to ground. Dealer said there really is no where else to install ut. Any one have it differently and could send me a photo. Would very much appreciate it. Thank you!

Is that a factory hitch?

 

[rdc17]

Is that a factory hitch?

Doesn’t look like it, the hooks for the safety chains are different.

 

[Rmarte02]

Is that a factory hitch?

No, it was not installed at the factory. The dealer I purchased the Bronco from, sent it out locally to have it installed at a shop. Really not happy with it. I'm afraid it's going to be torn off

 

[Rmarte02]

Is that a factory hitch?

Yes, very odd. I just got it back from the dealer today. As soon as I saw the light plug in, I wasn't happy.

 

[RS1]

Yeah, I wouldn’t accept that. Has to be a better probably way less easy way to install that. Looks like the route of least resistance by the installers. Just my thoughts.

 

[vxarctic]

No, it was not installed at the factory. The dealer I purchased the Bronco from, sent it out locally to have it installed at a shop. Really not happy with it. I'm afraid it's going to be torn off

I mean was the hitch a Ford hitch, like a vendor hitch, or was it aftermarket? Because the Ford hitches are back order to hell last I heard.

 

[a33maxi]

Looks like you have a combination 4-way/7-way harness, there aren't many good options to mount something that large. You would need to cut a large notch out of the bumper to make it sit any higher.

Do you plan on towing any trailers with 7-way wiring? If not, maybe have them swap it out for just a 4-way harness, which will be far less bulky. Here's an example from Uhaul's installation video:

 

[Rmarte02]

Yeah, I wouldn’t accept that. Has to be a better probably way less easy way to install that. Looks like the route of least resistance by the installers. Just my thoughts.

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Yeah, I wouldn’t accept that. Has to be a better probably way less easy way to install that. Looks like the route of least resistance by the installers. Just my thoughts.

"Route of lease resistance"?. My thoughts exactly. Great minds think together. It's being corrected. Ty

 

[Rmarte02]

I mean was the hitch a Ford hitch, like a vendor hitch, or was it aftermarket? Because the Ford hitches are back order to hell last I heard.

It's not a Ford hitch. I forget the name brand. It's a class 3 hitch. Ford dealer sent it out to a local trailer dealer and had it installed. Including the low clearance of the plug in, I also think it looks terrible. Sending it back to have the plug installed properly. I was looking for photos of where the light plug is usually mounted. It appears (and makes much more sense) it should have been installed through the bumper, to the left of the license plate.

 

[fourthgear]

Easy way is to have them change it out for a four pin as said above . That bracket that the Plug sits on , had to be an add on , so they can just replace the Plug , because , I agree , it's too low , the Four pin will tuck it in or they may be able to attach it on top of the bracket , instead or under it .

 

[magicbus]

Unless there is clearance for the larger plug behind the bumper cover, I would ask them to switch out the combo 4/7 unit for the 4-only plug and have them mount it in the bumper like the factory installation.

 

[Martinjv71]

Is that a factory hitch?

No its general after market.

 

[Fossil]

As is clear from the photos, the rear bumper cover is different from the one with the factory tow package. That additional cubby notch is handy for placing the wiring connector. It's a shame Ford did it this way but it is what it is.

This installation however is horrible hanging down so far.

What I have done in the past with cars was wire a 4 pin wiring (flat wire style) connector with a longer cord and stowed it in the trunk spare tire well until needed. When needed it's a simple matter to pull it out, plug in and tow. The rubber weather stripping on the trunk/hatch has protected the wires from damage while securely holding them in place in the instances I've had. Naturally you'd need to scope out your situation for this option. Pinching the wire insulation is a no go so no sharp edges where it goes through.

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