Unused wire harness behind dash?

[kythri]

Hi folks!

I just replaced the gauge cluster bulbs using the reference here:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46290&highlight=gauge+cluster

And I've got a dumb question.

Shown here is a wiring harness:

plugged into this trim panel:

What the heck is this? This harness just snaps into bare plastic. It doesn't actually plug into anything.

What "option" is this, or what is my Explorer mising?

 

[MustangP51]

I think its for vehicles with the back up sensors

 

[kythri]

Funky.

Besides the bumper with the sensors, and whatever plugs into this harness, what would be needed to make that work?

 

[5.0]

I was wondering also what the connector is for. My '97 doesn't have the connector, but the 2000 I got my new dash bezel from does have the connector.

 

[Turdle]

I think the v8's and 2wd have that dummy plug -it is where the 4wd switch would connect If I am correct.

 

[kythri]

I think the v8's and 2wd have that dummy plug -it is where the 4wd switch would connect If I am correct.

Nope.

Mine is a 4.0L SOHC V6 4WD. The 4WD switch is in the bezel that surrounds the radio.

 

[Turdle]

Nope.

Mine is a 4.0L SOHC V6 4WD. The 4WD switch is in the bezel that surrounds the radio.

Dohp
you're right
I thought the second pic was the bezel

Don't hit me.'