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Old Jul 24, 2016 | 06:21 PM
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I have not been able to find the trailer connector for the new 2015 we got about a month ago. Do they even come with them now. I've always seen them in the glove compartment.

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Old Jul 24, 2016 | 07:06 PM
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What do you mean trailer connector?

The elec connector is built into the bumper.

If you are talking about a hitch ball mount you have to get your own.

If you need a 2" ball you could get this https://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpowe...owing-Starter/

They sell them at walmart also...




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Old Jul 24, 2016 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by whirledpeaz
I have not been able to find the trailer connector for the new 2015 we got about a month ago. Do they even come with them now. I've always seen them in the glove compartment. Thanks
If you're talking about the wiring pigtails yes you should have found them in the glove compartment. They are for connecting third party brake controllers. If you have an installed Ford brake controller you may not find them as you don't need them.
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Old Jul 24, 2016 | 08:19 PM
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I've always seen them in the glove compartment.
Well, I'm pretty sure the OP is not asking about the ball mount.

But I'm not sure what he is asking either.
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Old Jul 24, 2016 | 10:32 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Sorry to be unclear. I'm referring to the adapter that plugs in here:

Edit. After looking at it I see the separate 4 pin connector which is what I was wanted the connector for.

So do "fancier" trailers already have a connector to fit the one in the picture? I've got the electric brake controller btw. I've only ever pulled a small utility trailer as well. Thanks for the assistance.

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Old Jul 24, 2016 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by whirledpeaz
Thanks for the replies. Sorry to be unclear. I'm referring to the adapter that plugs in here:

Edit. After looking at it I see the separate 4 pin connector which is what I was wanted the connector for.

So do "fancier" trailers already have a connector to fit the one in the picture? I've got the electric brake controller btw. I've only ever pulled a small utility trailer as well. Thanks for the assistance.

Any trailer can use the round connector. It allows more capabilities such as trailer brakes and power supply. The 4 pin connector is ver simple tail, brake, and turn
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 12:51 AM
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Doesn't 5 flat run brakes as well?
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 04:29 AM
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I think he is referring to the fuses and jumper plug. Yes, they should be in the glove box. On my 2011 the OEM trailer brake controller wouldn't work unless they were installed.
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 07:09 AM
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Doesn't 5 flat run brakes as well?
It is only designed for brake lights not electronic brakes
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 09:36 AM
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My 2015 has two electric trailer jacks. The large round one used for brakes and more sophisticated setups and a second flat jack for just lights. So, no adapter should be needed.
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