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Ford Escape Trailer Wiring

4 messages,  Last post on Aug 11, 2012 at 11:23 AM

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#1 of 4 2005 escape trailer wiring by twoplankr22

Oct 12, 2008 (2:49 pm)

Can i just tap into the tail light wires for the brake/turn signals? I've heard rumors that the computer will overload or shut down or something. Do I have to buy some sort of adapter, and if so, where does it go? I'm just towing a small popup so no brake controller or anything. Any help much appreciated.

#2 of 4 Re: 2005 escape trailer wiring [twoplankr22] by firedude2

Jul 04, 2009 (5:27 pm)

Replying to: twoplankr22 (Oct 12, 2008 2:49 pm)
No. There is a special module that goes under the hood. it comes in a kit. And yes it will hurt your computer if you tap directly into your wiring. Have an 05 Escape and I had the same problem. Hitch $100, wiring kit $250 and a days labor to put it in. i had to down load the instructions from Ford, It looks to be a big job. FD

#3 of 4 Re: 2005 escape trailer wiring [firedude2] by djjoshwv

Aug 22, 2010 (8:02 am)

Replying to: firedude2 (Jul 04, 2009 5:27 pm)
I have a 2005 ford escape and had Leonards put the hitch and wiring in for me. It never worked right so I researched it and I found a kit on Auto Zone and it only ran me like 50.00. I had it installed in about 15 minutes. But then again I do vehicle wiring on police cars and stuff for a living.

#4 of 4 Re: 2005 escape trailer wiring [djjoshwv] by cwanderson110

Aug 11, 2012 (11:23 am)

Replying to: djjoshwv (Aug 22, 2010 8:02 am)
Hello from a retired cop:
 
I have a 2005 ford escape and installed the module. I can only get the signal lights to work but no running lights or brake lights. Any suggestions?
 
Chuck

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