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There are many for the Bronco Sport. Pretty certain some would work. Video says it requires tapping in but uses its own 12v wire to the battery to power trailer light to avoid straining the lighting circuit.
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I finally installed my hitch receiver purchased from Ford.com/accessories. The install was relatively easy but required removing many bumper screws. The tough part was getting the nerve to pop the side bumper snaps without breaking anything. I found after removing all screws just pry with a pry bar from behind. There are 8 large bolts holding the frame bracket in place. Once removed your hitch will slide in place, I reused the same bracket bolts to secure the new hitch. The entire job took me about two hours, but if I did it again it would be less than an hour. If anyone has figured out the wiring please chime in as several of us are in the same boat?
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Think it would be possible to reinstall the plastic cover and just cut out area around the hitch?
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Sorry, no way! The entire bumper has to come off! I had to drill out the two rivets holding that plastic plate in place in order to remove!
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now I understand your question? Yes you probably could Dremmel out the area if you wanted to! But, my intention is to have the OEM harness someday!
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Great Job Gary!! So I am considering buying the plug n play wiring harnesss for either the Ford Escape or the Bronco Sport, both which I understand use the same unibody as the Maverick. ETrailer.com has those harnesses readily available, I just haven't pulled the trigger yet.I finally installed my hitch receiver purchased from Ford.com/accessories. The install was relatively easy but required removing many bumper screws. The tough part was getting the nerve to pop the side bumper snaps without breaking anything. I found after removing all screws just pry with a pry bar from behind. There are 8 large bolts holding the frame bracket in place. Once removed your hitch will slide in place, I reused the same bracket bolts to secure the new hitch. The entire job took me about two hours, but if I did it again it would be less than an hour. If anyone has figured out the wiring please chime in as several of us are in the same boat?
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I'm surprised how many Mavericks are not coming with trailer hitches. My Lariat Hybrid came without a hitch. If I was ordering a truck I would throw in a hitch for $100 from the factory even if I didn't plan to tow (and I don't) although who knows what's in my future. It's the best deal going in options! it is an important feature to resell a used truck around here although I realize reselling a used Maverick right now is crazy easy.
Yea the dealer sells them for $305.00 (does not include installation) I got mine factory installed for $100.00 OH and there's no wiring harness either
As I said in another thread, I got the hitch for $100 because I couldn't possibly imagine not when it was such a great deal. Plus it's factory and wired up from the factory and not tapped in? Can't pass that up for $100. Even if I never used it.
But then I went and bought a used trailer to use my $100 hitch. Lol
But then I went and bought a used trailer to use my $100 hitch. Lol
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I posted yesterday that unless the Maverick had the hitch and wiring harness installed during production, there’s no way to add one. I spent over an hour with the shop foreman at the local Ford dealer yesterday. He researched schematics and printed out and highlighted portions of the schematics. We went out to my Maverick, and he started with the fuse box and worked back. There’s no fuses in certain wells supporting the wiring harness, and no connector to plug in a fuse in those certain wells. That’s where the wiring harness would start, and there’s absolutely none. No part from the Escape or Bronco Spirt will work because there’s no wiring harness. Further, there’s no plug in for any part you buy. It is not recommended to hit wire it, as it will cause further electrical problems and void your warranty.
But hey, if you want to try it, go ahead. I spent three weeks researching this, not only with the shop foreman, but also at two different shops that install hitches and wiring harnesses
@RonR1959 I believe what you are referring to is the wiring loom that begins in front of the rear axle and provides a harness plug in near the rear spare tire.
I am referring to an aftermarket wiring harness that plugs in directly at the taillights, utilizing it for power and left and right turn signal signal as well. I believe they call it a T connector, and it doesn't require splicing..
Here is the link to read up on it.
https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit...+Sport/2022/TK46FR.html?VehicleID=20226004111
In short, you are trying to duplicate the Factory set up. The option I'm referring to results in the same functionality, but through a different way (connecting at taillights rather than an OEM harness). In on of the other posts, this was referenced as well. Hope that clarifies.
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Let us know if it works for you. As I said, I spent time with the shop foreman at a Ford dealer and with two different trailer hitch shops. Nothing is available right now, OEM, nor after market. But, let us know if you have success.
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Also, there's nothing under the truck near the rear axle nor anywhere else to plug in any of those wires, nor connectors.
@RonR1959 I shall keep us posted amigo once I get around to the electrical part of tow hitch. Until aftermarket starts either looking at compatibility of the shared platforms (Maverick, Escape, and Bronco Sport), or they design one specifically for the Maverick, it does appear we have to do our own R&D. All part of the first year model pains.
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