Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Package
and 7–Pin Connector)
When attaching the trailer wiring connector to
your vehicle, only use a proper fitting connector
that works with the vehicle and trailer functions. If
your vehicle has a trailer towing package, it may
have a 7–pin connector. Some connectors may
have the SAE J2863 logo, which confirms that it is
the proper wiring connector and works correctly
with your vehicle.
Color
Function
1. Yellow
Left turn signal and stop lamp
2. White
Ground (-)
3. Blue
Electric brakes
4. Green
Right turn signal and stop lamp
5. Orange
Battery (+)
6. Brown
Running lights
7. Grey
Reverse lights
Trailer Hitch Cover
Your vehicle is equipped with a removable trailer hitch trim cover. To
remove the trim cover:
1. Loosen the two
1
⁄
4
-turn fasteners
(A) in the bottom of the cover by
turning them counterclockwise. Pull
the cover rearward to remove it.
The fasteners remain attached to
the cover.
A
A
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Towing
2015 Explorer
(exp)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, September 2014
USA
(fus)