Trailer recepticle connector replacement
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Trailer recepticle connector replacement
Our 2001 Expy with the 7 pin trailer recepticle has had the trailer plug retaining tab, on the spring-loaded flap, broken off.
Now the plug can fall out of the bumper connector.
Ford is telling me that I have to buy the whole assembly, including the pigtail.
I've taken the recepticle off the mtg bracket and found the pigtail is removable from the 7 pin connector so the 7 pin connector is all I want to purchase.
I.e. I don't want to buy another pigtail, just the final connector that attaches to the bumper/hitch with 4 screws.
Anyone look into this before and have info?
Now the plug can fall out of the bumper connector.
Ford is telling me that I have to buy the whole assembly, including the pigtail.
I've taken the recepticle off the mtg bracket and found the pigtail is removable from the 7 pin connector so the 7 pin connector is all I want to purchase.
I.e. I don't want to buy another pigtail, just the final connector that attaches to the bumper/hitch with 4 screws.
Anyone look into this before and have info?
Fleet Owner
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Ours also broke. Ford charged me something around $90 for the connector and IIRC it does come with the pigtail that plugs into a connector on the frame. They have been on backorder since May though.
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Our 2001 Expy with the 7 pin trailer recepticle has had the trailer plug retaining tab, on the spring-loaded flap, broken off.
Now the plug can fall out of the bumper connector.
Ford is telling me that I have to buy the whole assembly, including the pigtail.
I've taken the recepticle off the mtg bracket and found the pigtail is removable from the 7 pin connector so the 7 pin connector is all I want to purchase.
I.e. I don't want to buy another pigtail, just the final connector that attaches to the bumper/hitch with 4 screws.
Anyone look into this before and have info?
Now the plug can fall out of the bumper connector.
Ford is telling me that I have to buy the whole assembly, including the pigtail.
I've taken the recepticle off the mtg bracket and found the pigtail is removable from the 7 pin connector so the 7 pin connector is all I want to purchase.
I.e. I don't want to buy another pigtail, just the final connector that attaches to the bumper/hitch with 4 screws.
Anyone look into this before and have info?
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I had same problem 1999 Expy, went to the dealer in Logan, UT, parts man walked to the bins and brought out just the socket for me. No pigtail! Ford part.
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You can always try walmart. That is where I got a replacement plug for my Expy. The wiring should plug right into the existing wiring. I had to attach the blue wire (brake power) another wire underneath. If you need further help, let me know and I can check later exactly what wire I tapped into (its pouring down rain at this present time). Good luck,
Scott
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