The provided documentation details a trailer wiring harness, identified as E3TB-AA-13A576, intended for Ford vehicles. Information suggests this harness facilitates connections for trailer lights and potentially trailer brakes. Specific installation instructions are referenced, and compatibility with the Ford Bronco Sport (2021-2024) is noted, alongside details regarding T-One Connectors which simplify the wiring process. The documentation also touches upon account management for Ford Performance Parts.
Understanding the E3TB-AA-13A576 Harness
The E3TB-AA-13A576 is identified as a trailer wiring harness. A forum post indicates it may connect to the ignition box on a 1980 Bronco, suggesting potential applications beyond newer models. One user speculates that the harness connects to a front-to-rear trailer tow harness, with the E3TB-AA-13A576 then connecting to a 7-blade trailer light plug at the hitch. Another user describes using a “Tee” connector that plugs between the frame and taillight harness to connect trailer lights, brakes, and a 12-volt charging system for trailer batteries.
Installation Procedures and Connector Types
Ford provides installation instructions for trailer hitches and wiring, including soldering, tapping, and splicing instructions. These instructions are available as attachments, though the specific content of these attachments is not detailed in the provided documentation.
T-One Connectors offer a simplified installation method. These connectors are designed to plug directly into the vehicle’s wiring harness, eliminating the need for cutting, splicing, or taping wires. The documentation states that no special tools are required for installation. The T-One Connector provides a “factory” appearance and is described as offering quick and easy installation.
T-One Connector Specifications and Compatibility
T-One Connectors are specifically noted as compatible with the Ford Bronco Sport models from 2021 to 2024. These connectors feature a solid, weatherproof, one-piece construction. They utilize 16-gauge bonded wire with a 4-Flat plug and cap. The documentation specifies the following circuit capacities:
- Stop/Turn circuit: 5 Amps
- Taillight circuit: 7.5 Amps
The T-One Connector includes a converter where needed and comes with simple, do-it-yourself instructions. A one-year limited warranty is provided.
Ford Performance Parts Account Access
The documentation includes information regarding access to the Ford Performance Parts website. Users are directed to contact their administrator to create an account if they are a Warehouse Distributor. The website requires a valid email address for password resets, with links expiring after 20 minutes. Password requirements include a minimum length of 12 characters and the inclusion of various character types.
Wiring Considerations and User Modifications
One user’s experience details a more complex wiring setup involving a “Tee” connector, trailer brakes, and a 12-volt power supply for a trailer battery. This suggests that users may modify or expand upon the basic wiring harness setup to accommodate specific trailer requirements, such as electric jacks or breakaway brakes. The user’s setup involved running wires for trailer brakes and a 12-volt power supply to charge a battery for breakaway brakes.
Features of T-One Connectors
The documentation highlights several key features of T-One Connectors:
- Solid, weatherproof, one-piece construction.
- Elimination of cutting, splicing, and taping of vehicle wires.
- Inclusion of a converter when necessary.
- Utilization of 16-gauge bonded wire with a 4-Flat plug and cap.
- Provision of simple, do-it-yourself instructions.
- Quick and easy installation process.
- Factory appearance.
Conclusion
The E3TB-AA-13A576 trailer wiring harness is designed to facilitate trailer light and brake connections in Ford vehicles. T-One Connectors offer a simplified installation process for compatible models, such as the Ford Bronco Sport (2021-2024), by eliminating the need for wiring modifications. Users may choose to customize their trailer wiring setup based on specific needs, as demonstrated by one user’s implementation of a 12-volt power supply for trailer batteries. Access to Ford Performance Parts requires a valid account and adherence to specific password requirements.