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Sep 8, 2010 | 06:13 PM

1_BIGMOFO

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trailer plug location....

So over the years of backing into snowbanks while plowing I have bent the bracket that holds the 2 trailer electrical plugs. After bending it back a bunch of times I thing its seen its last day... On top of that the 4 prong plug is all green and nasty (it does not work).. Does anyone know where I can get the bracket and a set of new plugs (other than the dealer)?

I noticed there is a bracket mounted on the hitch itself that sets back a little farther. Is that something I can get a bracket for? Im looking to tuck the plugs unter the truck a little better so this dosent happen again.

Any advise is appreciated.

Thank you,

Rob

Sep 9, 2010 | 12:11 PM

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1_Bigmofo:

I had a corsica recently bend mine. Poor car.

Mine sets back on the hitch and I could bend it back. Here's a copy links I was considering for the 7-pole because I could not find a motorcraft replacement.

Pollak Replacement 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector Socket - Vehicle End Pollak Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring PK11893

Trailer Wiring - JCWhitney

Sep 9, 2010 | 01:54 PM

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I'm actually looking to do the same replacement because the PO tapped into a bunch of the wiring and it's been acting up on me. I want to start with a clean slate.

From all of my searching, I don't think you can get an exact replacement from anywhere but the dealer. If you want to do some splicing, you can get something from etrailer.com, or Wal-Mart, or any parts house. I want to get a harness and plug from an '08 and up though because I like the style better. The harness plugs into your main vehicle harness on the drivers side somewhere above the axle (approx).

That's all I know so far, as I haven't started tackling this project yet. It's 5 or 6 items down on the list.......

Sep 9, 2010 | 02:13 PM

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This kit says it's for 99-01 models, but it might work for later years. You'd have to examine the plug to see if it's the same.

It also doesn't have the built in 4-way, if that's important to you.

Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, 7-Way (Super Duty) Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring 118243

Sep 9, 2010 | 02:17 PM

TexasA&M

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Nice find!! I guess I couldn't find it because I was looking for an '06?

Anyhow, you could use that wiring harness, coupled with this style plug to get both a 7-way and 4-way -

Pollak 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - Vehicle End Hopkins Wiring HM40975

I've seen these at local stores as well. It's basically the same as what is on the '08+ trucks. I like it because it doesn't have separate wires for the 4way.

Sep 9, 2010 | 02:21 PM

dchamberlain

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If the wiring harness I linked would work on later than '01 model years, then that and the plug you linked would work well.

Sep 9, 2010 | 02:38 PM

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I put my 7 pin connector in the bumper. There was a factory 6 pin there. I just cut the hole a little bigger so I could get the 7 pin setup in there. Looks better there than hanging below where all my other plugs have been.