Cant Find trailer plug

Silverblade · 07-30-2009, 10:22 PM

just ran outside quickly, didnt spend much time but no connection on pass side on my 97 without tow paackage, any thoughts?

TexanF250 · 07-30-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverblade

wouldnt you want to hook it to the passenger side, as per the diagram posted at the top?

I bought a connector yesterday, oem ford part to connect a trailer. On the diagram it came with it said to plug into drivers side, which i did. The only thing coming out of the drivers side was the lights for the licence plate, so i disconnected those and ran it anyways. I have no running lights, left signal does nothing, right signal = hazards and brake lights work. I will try looking for a connection on the passenger side as per the diagram, hopefully I dont need new relays and connectors.

You found the correct location on the drivers side. Use a multi meter or test light to check all of the pins feeding the wiring harness for the license plate light. If the yellow, green and brown wires are dead, you are most probably missing a couple of fuses and a couple of relays. This was the case with mine. Look in your owners manual for the location of these fuses and relays.

There is a very large 30A fuse in the fuse box in the engine compartment that wwas missing on my Explorer. Also missing were the two realys in the relay box that is attached to the inner fender tucked behind the battery. I seem to recall that there was also a 15A fuse in the fuse panel inside the vehicle that might also ahve been missing.

*GopherBaroque* · 03-14-2010, 10:26 PM

I removed the rear bumper from my 95 2Dr to paint it to match my new front winch bumper (RLC Welding). Here is a picture of the wiring behind it:

Newfiedan · 11-23-2010, 11:17 PM

hey guys I have a buddy with an 01 sport trac he did not get the one with the trailer plug already but like most fords I am sure that there is a plug there for a factory add on harness. anyhow long story short anyone know where the plug is located on the sport trac and what harness I need to get to plug into it to give him his 4 way flat pin connector?

jordan101 · 02-12-2011, 04:07 PM

i have a 97 xlt 4.0 sohc and my connector is tucked under bumper like right under license plate. It is a light blue round connector with a cap on it.

*Jason c* · 03-06-2011, 11:08 AM

Just a note, on the 2000 explorers, the passenger side plug is for the back-up sensors.

07-30-2009, 10:22 PM	#21
Silverblade Wannabe Elite Explorer BC, Canada 97 SOHC Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,582 Vehicle Specs	just ran outside quickly, didnt spend much time but no connection on pass side on my 97 without tow paackage, any thoughts? __________________ Black 97 SOHC, Black 20" Boss 226s w/ 275/45 Hankook Ventus ST06s, Diamond cut heads and corners, Billet, 99+ front bumper w/ Billet, 4300k HIDs, Clear/red/clear tails, Cold air.

11-23-2010, 11:17 PM	#24
Newfiedan Wannabe Elite Explorer Saskatoon, Sk, Canada 2003 ford escape Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	need help with 01 sport trac hey guys I have a buddy with an 01 sport trac he did not get the one with the trailer plug already but like most fords I am sure that there is a plug there for a factory add on harness. anyhow long story short anyone know where the plug is located on the sport trac and what harness I need to get to plug into it to give him his 4 way flat pin connector?

03-14-2010, 10:26 PM	#23
GopherBaroque Elite Explorer Washington '95 2D 4WD Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 23 Vehicle Specs	I removed the rear bumper from my 95 2Dr to paint it to match my new front winch bumper (RLC Welding). Here is a picture of the wiring behind it:

02-12-2011, 04:07 PM	#25
jordan101 Wannabe Elite Explorer versailles,mo 97 xlt Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 81 Vehicle Specs	i have a 97 xlt 4.0 sohc and my connector is tucked under bumper like right under license plate. It is a light blue round connector with a cap on it.

03-06-2011, 11:08 AM	#26
Jason c The Dark Knight Portland, OR 2000 Limited 5.0L Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 563 Vehicle Specs	Just a note, on the 2000 explorers, the passenger side plug is for the back-up sensors.