SXSimmons Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Anyone here install a OEM Ford trailer wiring harness on a Sport? I was wondering if its plug and play or if something needs to be wired taped like the the aftermarket ones Ive seen in the posts on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhenderson Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I'm sure you've got your answer already, but I installed an OEM wiring harness on my 2007 Edge SEL yesterday, and it is not plug and play at all. I ordered it from one of the local dealerships, but am wishing I just paid someone to install it so I didn't have to spend all afternoon on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinnamonEdge Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 There is a plug and play after market one by Curt. That is what I used on my Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinnamonEdge Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Oh and the Reese brand hitch fits beautifully on a Limited bumper. I think Curt makes a hitch that sits an inch lower so that it will work on the Sport bumper without cutting into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKState Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Do you have the Curt part number for the wiring harness? The original post was looking for an installation on a Sport model. Not sure if the wiring is different between all the Edge models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKState Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 After talking with others - decided to purchase the following for my 2013 Edge Sport - Sport Edition. Draw-Tite hitch : 75728 http://www.draw-tite.com/products/trailer-hitches/class-iii-iv-receiver/max-frame-receiver/WfzaCtfZMf0hoaEk3ihHPWnN4e5wZheQ TowReady Wiring Harness : 118515 http://www.towready.com/products/electrical-wiring/t-one-connector/t-one-connector/!FQHI%7CfPlghJZkcriTmM5FXhqK9nsyCJd1fLu0zmAI4= Once I get them installed - will post pictures and comments about the installation process 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKState Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 After talking with others - decided to purchase the following for my 2013 Edge Sport - Sport Edition. Draw-Tite hitch : 75728 http://www.draw-tite.com/products/trailer-hitches/class-iii-iv-receiver/max-frame-receiver/WfzaCtfZMf0hoaEk3ihHPWnN4e5wZheQ TowReady Wiring Harness : 118515 http://www.towready.com/products/electrical-wiring/t-one-connector/t-one-connector/!FQHI%7CfPlghJZkcriTmM5FXhqK9nsyCJd1fLu0zmAI4= Once I get them installed - will post pictures and comments about the installation process Got the parts in last night. The hitch was quite easy to install - did it myself. In the comfort of my own garage - without a lift or raising the vehicle. Read the instructions and watched the youtube video from etrailers.com for this hitch. It really is that simple. It is much easier to work - with the exhaust disconnected from the rubber mount points. I did put a bungie cord in the same location as in the video - which provided "some" assistance once the last rubber mount was disconnected. Let the exhaust down to the ground and continued to work. The trimming of the heat shields is exactly like they describe in the video/document. Very simple !!! To get the hitch up to the bolts - did use a stiff cardboard box as a lift on one side - to get the hitch "close" to the bolts on one side - while I got the lock washers and nuts on the other side. Once 1 side was attached - easy to lift and attach the other side. Before tightening down - did a small left-right check/adjustment to center the hitch. Then proceeded to lock down the nuts - put the exhaust back in place - and decided to take this opportunity to polish up the chrome exhaust tips. My wife was giving me grief for not polishing the Edges (her vehicle) like I do on my 11 Vette. So - did the right thing and got them all shiny..... Now to work on the wiring harness. Unfortunately, the kit is missing 3 pieces - one of which is the main component - the module that controls the signals. Now I am waiting on the seller to ship me the missing parts. Will post more once the parts arrive. Will get a few pictures posted later as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKState Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Ok - got the wiring harness in and installed today. A couple of recommendations. In the rear cargo area - changed the route of the cables a bit - as compared to the route suggested in the youtube video : The drivers side wiring was easy - there is plenty of room to reach up through the body and push the wiring through the hole in the tail light area. Decided to route the cables for the passenger side connection through the body panel along the back of the cargo area - rather than having the cables in side the cargo area. See the driver side pictures. The passenger side for a Sport - is much more difficult - IF you try to use the path in the furthest away from the tail light. This route takes the wiring next to the speaker assembly and that is very tight - found it almost impossible. If you route the cables through the opening closest to the tail light - the wiring goes through the body assembly and is VERY easy - with lots of room. See the passenger side pictures for the location at the bottom of the back panel on the passenger side. Chose to put some silicon sealer in the cut area of the rubber grommets in the tail lights - to provide some additional protection against moisture. Chose to route the power wire on the under side versus through the cabin. Not a difficult task - just takes time crawling under the Edge several times making sure to route the line away from areas that have heat and movement. Routed the wire up the driver side and up into the engine cable near what looks like brake lines. Once in the engine compartment - the rest of the install is quite simple. Decided to leave the fuse OUT of the wiring harness while we are not towing anything - to reduce any chance of draining the battery, Edited July 19, 2014 by MrKState Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKState Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Now for the pictures ..... 2 pictures of the hitch. Pictures from the wiring harness install 3 from the drivers side area 2 from the passenger side area Edited July 19, 2014 by MrKState Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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