Tow light adapter?????
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Tow light adapter?????
I own a 2005 Ford escape without tow package. I added an aftermarket tow hitch and purchased the piggy back cable from ford for the lighting. Ford told me there was an adapter behind the bumper and all i needed to do was plug in this cable and it would work. Well it didnt. There apparently is no power going to this adapter. I have called about 5 Ford dealerships and noone in their service departments has any clue what the hell I am talking about. I see alot of people have had this problem, did anyone cure it on a 2005. Will a HD flasher really solve my problem??? Can i buy that piece anywhere and install it myself instead of being had at a dealership where they want $76 for the flasher?
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Not sure what you plugged your wiring harness into, but if it was the factory installed trailer wiring, you will also need to install a fuse in the panel. Check your owners manuel for the location. I had a complete system installed, including electric brake controller, and have had no problems.
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If you have seperate turn signals with brake lights you need a modulite modulator for your trailer wiring.. There about $30. That's what I needed for my 07. I've had the same small wiring from the dealer and it was a was of money. Just get the wiring modulator.. Some even come with circuit protection too, the only hard part was running a power wire to the battery.. Just take the power wire and cable tie it to something along the bottem of the car something that doesn't get hot, I use the brake line and haven't had a problem.
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