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Hi guys, first post here in a long time. Couldn't remember my old account name...
Anyhow, I just purchased a 2010 Expy EL Eddie Bauer edition. Came with the regular tow package? (hitch and 4 pin connector) Is it possible to upgrade to the heavy duty package? I need the 7pin connector and tranny cooler.
The HD towing package includes the HD engine coolant radiator, HD transmission oll radiator, wiring package and (maybe) a Class IV receiver at the rear. The engine and transmission radiators are Ford parts and just replace what you have. The wiring may be at least partially there, my wiring diagram isn't handy but it's common for the blue brake wire to be back there. "Blunt cut, dipped, and taped."
You have to lay on your back to see the trailer hitch receiver data plate. This is the HD tow version. There might be a lighter version but I don't have one to look at. Easy to check your truck.
Look under the dash board for the trailer brake controller connector. If it's there there is a good possibility the blue wire is back there (somewhere).
The blue thingy in the Can buss port is a data capture device I used to record engine coolant temperatures a couple of years ago. It's now on my Explorer to monitor my college girl's speeds...
Thats what I was afraid of. I got such a good deal on this vehicle that I figured I could just add the additional parts to increase the towing capacity. I'm no mechanic and this might be out of my league.
I have/had the same issue. The blue wire should be back there, I was able to find it on my 09. I just bought a 7 pin adaptor at autozone and hooked it up. It wasn't too difficult. The only wires that are not there are the 12 volt and reverse lights. I think the 12 volt needs to be run from the engine comparment. My truck does not even have the smaller trany cooler, so when I finally get my travel trailer I am going to need add a cooler. I few months ago, I got a price from ford but it was rather high > $400. I figured that a transmission shop could probably do it for cheaper. After this, I think I should be able to pull over the 6000 pound limit with no problem since the drive train is the same. As for the brake controler, I just borrowed one from my father in law who has an f150 and it just plugs right into that gray connector once you have the correct end on the controller.
I can't seem to find the tranny cooler (normally located in front of the radiator? My Expy has a huge gapping hole. Guess I need to order the cooler also. Haven't been to Ford yet, kind of out of the way for me.
Thanks for all the help, this forum is a great source of information.
I just figured out that I purchased the wrong part. No big deal, I can return it. Thanks Scott. I looked under the rear of my truck and didn't see the wire connector that I excepted to see, thats when I figured I had the wrong part.
I'll see if I can get a picture, but until then, I will try and explain what I did.
I just pulled out the 4 pin plug from it's bracket, then to attach the new 7 pin adaptor, I drilled 2 wholes through the existing bracket and then modified the holes on the new 7 pin bracket so I could just attach it with the included hardware. It was a little tricky because you need to make sure that everything will fit. I just didn't want drill into hitch assembly.
Hi guys, first post here in a long time. Couldn't remember my old account name...
Anyhow, I just purchased a 2010 Expy EL Eddie Bauer edition. Came with the regular tow package? (hitch and 4 pin connector) Is it possible to upgrade to the heavy duty package? I need the 7pin connector and tranny cooler. Thanks Mike
Mike - you may want to browse this website for some info.
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