mine got bumped and i need to replace the cracked plug. does anyone know if a replacement is available anywhere except the dealer? i want it to plug into the factory tow package harness.

2003 f150 supercrew king ranch

 

I'm not sure how much a Ford dealer would charge for the OEM replacement. But I have an identical truck (03 FX4 with tow package) and bought a replacement at Advance Auto for $14.00. I had to use wire connectors($2.00) and it took about 20 minutes but I like it better than the OEM look. If you need help with a wire guide or want some pics let me know.

 

I need to do this also, but I think I would want to do the Direct Connect OEM. If for nothing else, then just my piece-of-mind. I don't use the 7 pin connection, but it had been hacked up pretty bad.

 

OEM replacement is 60 bucks.

http://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-V...cleid=20033290

 

Thanks glc, but that link is not exactly OEM. This is listed in the description:

- Can only be used with a factory 4-pole harness
- This will not work with a factory 7-pole harness

I could be wrong though, but I am thinking the last time I was under the rear of the truck, it had a host of wires (due to the 7-pin) going to the frame rail connector

 

I dunno why it says that - to the best of my knowledge the connectors up by the spare tire are identical on all vehicles, no matter what it came with - 4 pin, 7 pin, or nothing.

 

Let me know how you get the 4 pin connector off of that plate..

 

Yeah. Just went out and snapped a pic of my connector, then blew theirs up to compare (Control + ). They do appear to be the same connectors. Pic of mine (left frame rail just behind the tire) :

 

the factory set-up, it just slides off. 4-pin is rubberized and slides into the groove of the 7-pin bracket.



My 4-pin is up under the bed body to power my tailgate LED bar

 

Should you end up replacing that plug I would be interested in the door for it. My 7-pin plug was relocated to the bumper (see here, a much better location IMO) but the door is long gone. Would really like some protection.

 

In place of a tag light? I dunno about that one

 

thanks!

 

the e trailer link is the entire kit including the wiring.

anyone know if i can just get the damaged 7 pin female plug? is there a plug on the back of the 7 pin to the wiring harness or is it hardwired?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/XL3Z14489BA-...22df0a&vxp=mtr
this one looks like a ringer.

PART NUMBER
XL3Z14489BA
my local dealer has it for $47

 

$40+ sounds a little steep if it doesn't have the harness. As previously posted, you could just go to a local Napa,O'Reillys or whatever and get just the basic 7 pin plug for cheaper. Just all depends on your preference.