Trucks w/o Tow Package?

[Gguillory]

Thanks for sharing the thread.
I just got my truck back from having the OEM hitch installed. Was told it would be the same as the truck on the lot with the 7 pin and 4 pin mount in the bumper. Got it back after them having it for TWO DAYS and no 7 pin or 4 pin in the bumper.
This has been a clown show from the start when I bought the truck waiting on the hitch.
The sales manager said he asked about the bumper mount and was told it wasn't needed.
I realiz that but was told it would look the same as factory.
Plus my bumper has scratches on it now and the 4 pin light plug was just left hanging in the wind!!
But wait there's more!!!
The General Manager says he's going to order the plug and wire bundel.
So I leave and stop at the grocery store. Unlock my truck and try to open the tailgate and it won't on lock with the key fob. I thought that's crazy! Get in the truck to leave and no back up camera . Go back to the Ford dealership and bring everyone I could find out to the truck made the G.M. get in and out it in reverse.
He's puzzled. I crawl under the truck and the factory wire bundle is unplugged!!!
So now I'm wondering what else did the tech do half way!!
I'm in aviation and I can't do anything half way.
So I feel like no one else should!
So just had to vent!!!

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[Marshal.]

Thanks for sharing the thread.
I just got my truck back from having the OEM hitch installed. Was told it would be the same as the truck on the lot with the 7 pin and 4 pin mount in the bumper. Got it back after them having it for TWO DAYS and no 7 pin or 4 pin in the bumper.
This has been a clown show from the start when I bought the truck waiting on the hitch.
The sales manager said he asked about the bumper mount and was told it wasn't needed.
I realiz that but was told it would look the same as factory.
Plus my bumper has scratches on it now and the 4 pin light plug was just left hanging in the wind!!
But wait there's more!!!
The General Manager says he's going to order the plug and wire bundel.
So I leave and stop at the grocery store. Unlock my truck and try to open the tailgate and it won't on lock with the key fob. I thought that's crazy! Get in the truck to leave and no back up camera . Go back to the Ford dealership and bring everyone I could find out to the truck made the G.M. get in and out it in reverse.
He's puzzled. I crawl under the truck and the factory wire bundle is unplugged!!!
So now I'm wondering what else did the tech do half way!!
I'm in aviation and I can't do anything half way.
So I feel like no one else should!
So just had to vent!!!

Sounds super similar to the shit show I experienced when getting my OEM hitch installed as part of my purchase

 

[Gguillory]

Sounds super similar to the shit show I experienced when getting my OEM hitch installed as part of my purchase

I just can't get over the way they just left things undone and it took two days to do it half ass!!

 

[P. A. Schilke]

I just can't get over the way they just left things undone and it took two days to do it half ass!!

Hi Gerald,

Sad experience for you. Dealers are not part of the Factory and as such do shoddy work in some cases. We found most dealers are trying to do the right thing...but not all. I told my engineers that we had to do the job right out of the box and keep the vehicle out of the dealership after purchase... When it comes to mods....it is a different story....Please remember this is not Ford, but an independent business under the Ford banner.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

 

[Gguillory]

Hi Gerald,

Sad experience for you. Dealers are not part of the Factory and as such do shoddy work in some cases. We found most dealers are trying to do the right thing...but not all. I told my engineers that we had to do the job right out of the box and keep the vehicle out of the dealership after purchase... When it comes to mods....it is a different story....Please remember this is not Ford, but an independent business under the Ford banner.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

I completely understand that it's not Ford. I have my fingers crossed that I don't have to push to hard to get my issues fixed. The G.M. says he doesn't want to loose me as a customer. I've bought three new vehicles from them over the past six months. The sales people, sales manager and G.M. are good people. The service department and parts department need some help with understanding that the customer is the reason they have a place to earn a pay check.
I'm hoping I don't find anything else.

 

[Hannah]

Just to re-cap and confirm (and so I can find the info later) what I need to get for an OEM-ish tow set up is:
wiring harness
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-wire-parking-distance-aid-se-kb3z15k868d
4/7 pin plug
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-connector-fu5z14489a
and
Curt hitch
https://www.amazon.com/CURT-13417-Trailer-2-Inch-Receiver/dp/B07Q4R51MR/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Ford|54&Model=Ranger|696&Year=2019|2019&ie=UTF8&n=15684181&newVehicle=1&s=automotive&vehicleId=1&vehicleType=automotive

Just to re-cap and confirm (and so I can find the info later) what I need to get for an OEM-ish tow set up is:
wiring harness
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-wire-parking-distance-aid-se-kb3z15k868d
4/7 pin plug
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-connector-fu5z14489a
and
Curt hitch
https://www.amazon.com/CURT-13417-Trailer-2-Inch-Receiver/dp/B07Q4R51MR/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Ford|54&Model=Ranger|696&Year=2019|2019&ie=UTF8&n=15684181&newVehicle=1&s=automotive&vehicleId=1&vehicleType=automotive

Confirmed. This is the exact setup I added to my Ranger.

Have you actually used these parts? TASCA site stated the the bumper plug will not onbav19vRanger.

 

[Hannah]

Have you actually used these parts? TASCA site stated the the bumper plug will not onbav19vRanger.

...sorry.. states it will not work for a 10 Ranger.

 

[Hannah]

Have you actually used these parts? TASCA site stated the the bumper plug will not onbav19vRanger.

dang 19

 

[mransr]

The one I got from Tasca worked fine. You have to trim a different outline in the plastic trim piece than what is embossed on it or modify the mounting clips on the plug, but it works and looks exactly like to OEM installed ones.

 

[Washashore]

dang 19

Yes,
I used FUZ-14489-A successfully along with the "D" harness.. Plug and play.

 

[Hannah]

The one I got from Tasca worked fine. You have to trim a different outline in the plastic trim piece than what is embossed on it or modify the mounting clips on the plug, but it works and looks exactly like to OEM installed ones.

thanks

 

[Hannah]

thanks

 

[Hannah]

Yes,
I used FUZ-14489-A successfully along with the "D" harness.. Plug and play.

thanks

 

[Rangerjoel94]

Hello. Are there directions or a write-up somewhere on how to remove the OEM tow hitch/package from the vehicle? My Ranger came with one installed, but I would very much like to remove it so that it would fit better into my garage. Tight squeeze, I know, but that extra bit really would make a difference.

I counted 4 bolts, but i'm seeing things on this thread about harnesses, plugs and how the OEM is mounted differently than aftermarket hitches. I tried reverse engineering YouTube install videos. I just want to to do it "right" and by the book so to speak. Is it a one person job? After my first attempt, i know i'll be needing to rent an impact wrench! Thanks.

 

[MT19RANGER]

Hello. Are there directions or a write-up somewhere on how to remove the OEM tow hitch/package from the vehicle? My Ranger came with one installed, but I would very much like to remove it so that it would fit better into my garage. Tight squeeze, I know, but that extra bit really would make a difference.

I counted 4 bolts, but i'm seeing things on this thread about harnesses, plugs and how the OEM is mounted differently than aftermarket hitches. I tried reverse engineering YouTube install videos. I just want to to do it "right" and by the book so to speak. Is it a one person job? After my first attempt, i know i'll be needing to rent an impact wrench! Thanks.

The tow package bumper and all is a different one compared to the non-tow package bumper mounting.

Did you happen to see the install instructions in post #46 on this thread? https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/trucks-w-o-tow-package.1712/page-4#post-27909

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