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Old 09-17-2005, 10:59 PM
stevewa stevewa is offline
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Default Re: 2005 Escape HEV trailer hitch wiring harness

Ford has nothing for trailer wiring for the Escape Hybrid. They have a universal powered converter they bought from someone else that they slap a Ford label and a big markup on then sell it to you. You can get a Reese or other major brand powered converter that will do the same job. Last I checked nobody has a "T" connector that fits the 2005 models as Ford changed the connector on the light assemblies.

Conventional Escapes sold with the factory tow package have dedicated trailer wiring that comes direct from the "Smart Junction Box" (a major electrical junction located in the floor console, it's the backside of the fuse panel) which handles the 3 to 2-wire conversion and provides a powered signal for your trailer. The FEH does not have this ability (there are not even contacts for the fuse in the fuse box) so an external converter is the only way. Given the very light gauge wiring used to the tail lights a powered converter is a must.

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