Recent content by Randman13

Thanks for the input all. Tonight, problem solved. Ford does wire the trailer reverse light signal to the center pin of the 7-way connector. What I didn't know was that all of the trailer light wires are all on their own separate fuse circuits. Yep, here it comes...it was the trailer reverse...

So, let me try explaining this a little better...The trailer has surge brakes, and when backing up there are 2 ways to keep the surge brakes on the trailer from applying. The first is a mechanical lock-out on the tongue of the trailer (which is a pain in the ... to engage). The second is a...

I tested it with accessory on, vehicle in reverse and used a voltage "light probe". Reverse lights and tail lights were on. The pins in the 7 way for tail lights and turn signals tested positive, so the 7-way receptacle does get power even when the trailer plug is not connected.

I tow a boat/trailer with my 2018 Raptor. The trailer has a reverse solenoid lockout which allows you to back the trailer without the surge brakes engaging. Last night while backing up the trailer with my Raptor, the trailer brakes were engaging (solenoid not locking out). I conducted a test...

Hi all, thanks for the follow up on my question. The block heater cord was really pinched between the bumper and the facia, but after a little "finessing" I was able to push the cable inside the bumper and zip tie it secure. To answer a couple questions that came up in the posts: - The...

Hello all, glad to be a new member of the Raptor community! Over the weekend just picked up my 2018 Ruby Red Raptor...absolutely loving it so far! One question I have is: Is the engine block heater cord supposed to stick out between the bumper and the facia as shown in the photo? Or is...