anyone know how to wire 2000 ford explorer???

[whisker]

hi guys,<br />ive got a 2000 ford explorer sport. i need to install a harness on it so i can use my boat lights. the auto store i went to said they did not maKe a simple plug in for a 2000 explorer sport. they five me just a regular 4 wire with a male plug. will this work? if not what do i need and how do i wire it. thanks for help

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: anyone know how to wire 2000 ford explorer???

Hard to believe they don't make quick plug in for a 2000 model..<br />I would check some other auto parts stores..<br />If not its easy to wire one with a simple 12v test light.

 

[whisker]

Re: anyone know how to wire 2000 ford explorer???

do i need a converter. i here some explorers need one couse they are not strong enough to run boat lights unless i misunderstood

 

[battery]

Re: anyone know how to wire 2000 ford explorer???

if you got independant turn signals you will need a converter.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: anyone know how to wire 2000 ford explorer???

i believe the set up is the same as the escape and the mariner. i just unsrewed both taillight assemblies, let them hang. figured out which wire went to what, use quick a splice. you have to run your ground to one of the ground wires on the assembly, as they are not grounded to the body. I also always run an independent ground wire to all my trailer fixtures, as grounding is the major problem on trailer lights.

 

[whisker]

Re: anyone know how to wire 2000 ford explorer???

hi guys,<br />i just checked my turn signals and they are independant. the brake light and turn signal are not same bulb. does this mean i cannot use the regular 4 wire hookup or do i have to get converter.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: anyone know how to wire 2000 ford explorer???

Whisker - if the turn signal and brake light are separate lamps you need a converter.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: anyone know how to wire 2000 ford explorer???

Try here:<br /><br /> web page

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: anyone know how to wire 2000 ford explorer???

have you checked with the ford dealer? they have to have one as they put out explorers with the towing packages.

 

[jtexas]

Re: anyone know how to wire 2000 ford explorer???

There should be a small gray plug under the back bumper on the driver's side - and the harness that plugs into it is about $14 - got mine from etrailer.com