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Factory Tow package, no tail lights on trailer

Factory tow package, plug 4 or 7 pin trailer plug in ,brake and turn signals work no tail lights. 2 different trailers, one with led, one with filament bulbs. Going from autoheadlights to manual no...

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Anyone pulling a Horse Trailer?

Just curious if anyone’s pulling a horse trailer with their Bronco? If so, any pictures or details on your horse trailer (such as weight) would be appreciated. In my mind I’m telling myself the...

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Help! Can’t reconnect rear bumper connectors after hitch install

Has anyone had this problem after removing the rear bumper for the Ford hitch installation? I finished installing the Ford hitch and the Curt 4-pin wire harness today. The ford hitch required removing...

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Cargo/tailgate trailer. (6’ x 12’)

Weight is approximately 3000 lbs loaded. I got a longer hitch to clear the tire but tongue weight seems ok still.

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SSM numbers for flat towing

I have my 21 Bronco Big Bend, with 2.3 and 10 speed now set up to flat tow. I have been to three Ford service centers in MD trying to make sure I have the updates to flat tow. My latest software update...

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The struggle is real.

The picture says it all. So close yet so far. Guess I'll be shopping for a hitch mount with just a little more drop . I did get it connected without too much fuss.

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Flat Tow on Dirt Road?

Has anyone flat towed their Bronco on a dirt road for 30-60 miles? Road would be a well maintained dirt road that you could drive a Bronco or pickup 40 - 50 MPH on. There would be some washboard but...

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For bike carrier - what size extender do I need to clear the spare tire, 7”,...

What size extender do I need to clear the spare tire, 7”, 12” ?

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Stupid question about Sumo Springs center bolt

So the bolt that mounts the actual spring to the mounting plate. It says in the instructions to apply the thread lock and “don’t tighten all the way” so you can align it under the frame. I get that. My...

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DIY OEM trailer harness module activation 2021 Bronco

I've installed a hitch and the OEM trailer harness myself but understand that the module needs to be activated using FORScan or FDRS. Dealership is charging $225 just for the computer work since the...

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Flat Tow Test w/ Issues (Help Please)

So I just performed a test tow of my 2021 Ford Bronco Base. This is an 2.3L automatic. It has 2400 miles. I followed the neutral tow procedure and everything was fine there. I use the RVI Brake...

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Flat Tow-Supplemental Brake System Issue Fixed?

It's probably been addressed, but I can't find it. So, there was a software update to fix an issue with the 2.7L EBB system when used with a supplemental brake system. There was a TSB a year ago that...

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Need Suggestions For a 4 Pin Wiring Harness

Looking for a 4 pin wiring harness to add to the tow hitch. I'm not towing just need to hook up my bike rack brake lights with 4 pin connector. Going on a Badlands. Appreciate your suggestions and...

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Are Bronco Flat Tow Issues Resolved?

I have lost 2 transmissions due to Flat Tow issues on My 21 Badlands. Both I followed procedures to the Letter. At some time the transfer case was no longer in Neutral and in one instance over heated...

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HELP! Deciding between the Draw-Tite v. Curt Hitch trailer hitch receivers....

Here is what I know about hitches. Hoping that you may help me understand what I am missing and also answer my questions: 1. In the aftermarket, there is the long Draw-Tite hitch that extends under the...

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Any ideas for mounting the OEM 7-pin connector to a Draw-tite hitch?

I got a Draw-tite hitch because it's much longer and can use a bike rack easily without a hitch extender under the spare. I have a 2024 Bronco which was pre-wired for the trailer, but I didn't get the...

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Flat tow failure

I thought I’d share my experience with flat towing my new Bronco. About 4 months ago we did a National parks trip. We were flat towing the bronco behind my F350 with a truck camper on it. Half way...

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2024 ‘Factory’ Tow Package

I just picked up my 2024 Wildtrak with a tow package 6 weeks ago. After a 2 hr drive to pick it up, the dealer hadn’t installed the factory tow package. It was on the window sticker correctly. I...

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Flat Tow failure

After following the "flat tow" instructions to the letter and getting the "flat tow enabled" sign from our 2022 badlands, the transmission was destroyed to the tune of $10,000.00 as quoted by the ford...

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Flat Towing, unexpected brake lockup.

I have heard of this happening to a couple of user and I have had it happen to me a couple of times. Just a couple of weeks ago whilst I was in Colorado a fellow Bronco puller called me asking if I had...

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