Location of Factory Wiring Connector for 2021 Ford Explorer Limited
Updated 09/24/2024 | Published 09/12/2024
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I am installing hitch and harness for lights on 21 explorer limited. Installed brake controller in dash, but I cannot find connector at rear of car for trailer plug. Do I have to remove bumper?? Ken
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Hello Ken; what wiring harness are you trying to install? Do you have the factory tow package on your 2021 Ford Explorer? If you don't have the factory tow package there won't be a wiring connector at the rear of the vehicle. If you have the factory tow package there will be a plug behind the bumper that attaches to the # HM40975.
If you do not have the factory tow package you need to install the Curt 4-way # C56093 which plugs into the connection points in the rear cargo area as seen in the installation video below. Once that is installed you can use the # ETBC7, which is a universal kit, to upgrade to a 7-way.
Ken
9/24/2024
Thanks Robin. I have figured that out. I have another dilemma though. I have no continuity from fuse to box to connector for the brake controller. Thanks, Ken
Robin H.
9/24/2024
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Taffy B.
9/23/2024
got a vehicle that has the tow package and the 40975 was there. the harness that came with it is not plugged in on the vehicle side, where does it plug into the vehicle wiring ?