Replacement socket on hitch
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Replacement socket on hitch
Has anyone ever replaced the electrical socket on the trailer hitch? Mine has a broken tab inside (I bought it like that), and last time I towed (2007) one of the light functions didn't work (stop or turn signals...I can't remember).
I went to the dealer, and they said it was $120 for a new one. I know I can buy one from the auto parts store, but I don't want to drill new holes or anything. I just want to bolt a new one in.
Is this an easy to get part?
I went to the dealer, and they said it was $120 for a new one. I know I can buy one from the auto parts store, but I don't want to drill new holes or anything. I just want to bolt a new one in.
Is this an easy to get part?
Hotshot
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Yes the socket that ford uses a a standard 7 pin socket. You should be able to get it at a fleet farm, tractor supply, RV dealer, truck shop, etc.
I have a whole box of them with different socket conversions for towing different trailers.
I have a whole box of them with different socket conversions for towing different trailers.
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From: Chino, California
I had replaced mine with a Hoppy brand I bought from an auto parts store. They have one that fits the harness, but I had to turn it 90 degrees and drill mounting holes for the screws on the plate where the socket fits. Not a big deal to drill the holes.
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Cargo Master
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What's cool about this aftermarket plug is that it also has the 4 pin as well. Now I have 2 sets of the 4 pin sockets. I could use the spare for...I don't know, other accessories I have not thought of yet.
More Turbo
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From: Pueblo, CO
I have an extra one off of the X I'm parting out. Plug and play, has the ford harness still attached. PM me for details.
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Thanks everyone for the ideas. I like the plug that has the 4 pin as well. I bought one of those from Kragen (now O'Reilly here), and returned it because I had to drill holes. However, it would sure come in handy when towing a u-haul. I might go for that. (there is no urgent need. My wife's vehicle is a expedition, with the same hitch plug. I could always steal hers).
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