2002 Escape XLS trailer wiring help needed

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Mar 16, 2002 | 02:30 PM

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2002 Escape XLS trailer wiring help needed

Hi all !

As subject says, I have a 2002 Escape XLS, Front Wheel Drive, 4Cyl., 5 speed man. transm. Don't have factory towing package (it's not even an option on XLS/4cyl/FWD. However, according to manual, I can tow up to 1000lbs and that's enough for my need (small trailer, small runs, etc.)

I already bought/installed Hidden-Hitch #90635.

Last week, visited my dealer and asked for trailer wiring. I was sold YL8Z-13A576-AA (Wiring kit with flat 4-wires) which I installed this morning, connecting it to harness hidden under back left panel in cargo area.

Now, The is no power to both flasher/brake wires. There is power though on parking lights.

I guess I'm missing a relay or converter somewhere. Could someone give me Ford part number and location for that possible "missing link" ?

Thanks in advance !

Denis

Mar 16, 2002 | 04:15 PM

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2002 Escape XLS trailer wiring help needed

You don't need anything special except maybe a HD flasher.

Brown to Tail-lights
Yellow -Left signal
Green - Right Signal

4th terminal is Ground.

Nothing to it.

The brake lights /signal lights automatically wirk.

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Mar 16, 2002 | 05:41 PM

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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 16-Mar-02 AT 06:43 PM (EST)]>You don't need anything special except maybe a HD flasher.
>
>Brown to Tail-lights
>Yellow -Left signal
>Green - Right Signal
>
>4th terminal is Ground.
>
>Nothing to it.
>
>The brake lights /signal lights automatically wirk.
>

Not sure I understand your answer. Here is what I bought from my ford dealer:

http://pages.infinit.net/dsa/Pics/YL8Z-13A576-AA.jpg

Then, in my Escape, once side panel removed, There was that (white)connector (Other on right is for 12V power source):

http://pages.infinit.net/dsa/Pics/Trailer-connector.jpg

So, "normally", plugging one into the other should do it. However, I used a voltmeter and there is no power coming from both flasher/brake wires. I verified in fuse box and trailer fuses are all there and Ok (in fact, they are the same than vehicle flasher/brakes). So, I guess there is a missing relay somewhere that is normally part of Ford Escape Towing package. If I could find that part number, that may help.

Thanks in advance again !

Denis
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Mar 16, 2002 | 07:08 PM

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2002 Escape XLS trailer wiring help needed

Sorry, I thought you got a aftermarket connector to the trailer Not a ford connector that went out past the truck.

Is there power to all the wires BEFORE the part you just plug in?

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Mar 16, 2002 | 07:23 PM

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2002 Escape XLS trailer wiring help needed

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 16-Mar-02 AT 08:29 PM (EST)]Honestly, I did not verify. However, some other Escape owners did report same issue. Most of them got discouraged and bought aftermarket "T" connectors including separate converters.

As I'd really prefer to have a complete Ford solution, I continue searching.

If only I could have detailed content (with part numbers) of Ford Escape Towing Package ! I'm sure the answer is there.

Thanks for your help !

Mar 19, 2002 | 09:07 PM

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2002 Escape XLS trailer wiring help needed

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 19-Mar-02 AT 10:12 PM (EST)]Problem solved !!!

Bottomline, if you want Escape factory trailer wiring, you'll need:

YL8Z-13A576-AA Factory wiring assembly
YL8Z-13350-BA (or YL8Z-14N089-BA) Flasher module "supporting" Factory wiring.

Denis
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