2005 escape trailer wiring

2 messages, Last post on Jul 04, 2009 at 4:27 PM

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#1 of 2 2005 escape trailer wiring by twoplankr22 Oct 12, 2008 (1:49 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. Replies to this message: firedude2 (Jul 04, 2009 4:27 pm)
#2 of 2 Re: 2005 escape trailer wiring [twoplankr22] by firedude2 Jul 04, 2009 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: twoplankr22 (Oct 12, 2008 1:49 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