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    Expedition MAX Trim for Camper Towing

    My wife and I are in the market to upgrade our 2018 Expedition XLT to a MAX, probably used, but maybe new. We currently tow a camper that weights in about ~6500 fully loaded and tongue weight around 750 lbs. We have 5 kids and are probably looking to stick to the bench middle row. 4x4 is a...
  2. Kevin08

    Does a 2008 have wires for 7 pin trailer connector?

    My 2008 King Ranch has the 4 pin at the receiver hitch. I’m pulling a trailer that has electric tilt feature. I’m hoping the wiring for optional 7 pin is already back there tucked up by the spare tire?? I’m also wanting the turn signal feeds without combi brake/turn. Lawn Care Service and...
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    Help. Can't get blind spot to work when cargo box attached.

    Hi guys, I got a Hitch Mounted Cargo Box (https://www.stowaway2.com/hitch-cargo-boxes) for my 2020 Expedition Max. The box connects to the 4-pin trailer wiring connector (for the tail lights and the license plate light). Now the problem is, when I connect the 4-pin trailer plug, the Expy says...
  4. csanch40

    Odor backing up trailer- Transmission?

    This weekend I noticed an odor when backing up a small trailer. I'm not the most experienced so it took me a few cracks to get the trailer in the driveway. My first and more cynical guess is that I heated the tranny up from the multiple attempts. I've read about fluid "puking" before in these...
  5. Jonneyo

    Trailer wiring

    I’m looking for help replacing the truck wiring for the trailer lights. I’ve had different trailers blow the same fuse when towing. I will replace the fuse and the lights work but after driving the fuse eventually blows and the lights go out. So the problem is somewhere on the truck and not the...
  6. LG_123

    Trailer Disconnected Error

    Occasionally while towing our airstream, I get a notification on the dash that the trailer has been disconnecting. When I pull over to check, the umbilical cord is still in place and all the lights are working properly. I pull out and re-insert the umbilical cord, and I'm usually good to go...
  7. C

    New Expedition with trailer brake controller problems - Help

    First post here - I'm looking for some help. Last week I purchased a new 2019 Expedition Max Platinum with Heavy-Duty Trailer Towing Package. Currently getting no power to the 12v lead or the trailer brakes. Anytime I squeeze the brake controller the Expedition screen reads, "trailer...
  8. Eightiesrock80

    2003 No trailer parking lights

    I only have turn signals and brake lights on trailer I tested the trailer with another vehicle everything works so it’s my truck I cleaned up the negative by the spare tire still nothing all fuses are working I think I checked them all even the big relay for parking lights is OK swapped it with...
  9. H

    Backup camera question

    Is there a way to keep the camera on when not in reverse? It would be a very helpful thing to have when pulling my motorcycle trailer. Thanks.
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