These are not my pics source them from this thread.
Thanks.. I've seen all those.
There is not a lot of room from where after market hitches bolt to and the bottom of the bumper. There is a completely different bumper for the factory towing option that moves it higher from the ground. Plus, factory is way more expensive than after market.
Hi TG,
There are a couple different wiring harnesses. My Ranger XLT with backup sensors required wire harness KB3Z-15K868-D.
I already placed another order that hasn't shipped yet but the retailer hasn't cancelled yet either. If I get another cancellation I may take you up on that offer.
Yeah, buying factory parts after the vehicle is purchased is always pricey.
Did you see this?Hey y'all,
Sorry in advance for the novel - Quick question on the Ford OEM hitch KB3Z-19D-520A... Ford lists it as a Class I on their parts site, which doesn't make sense any sense to me (pretty sure the Ranger can tow more off the bumper than a Class I and its a 2 inch receiver). Can anyone confirm that this part # is a Class IV, or is at minimum rated to 7500 GTW?
Assuming that KB3Z-19D-520A is rated to at least 7500 GTW, this is what I am thinking I need for my 2019 XLT SuperCrew if I wanted to go OEM parts (I'm definitely open to suggestions):
KB3Z-19D-520A - Seems to be the go to OEM Hitch...Ford lists as Class I?
KB3Z-15K868-D - Wiring Harness with rear sensors
FU5Z-14489-A - 7 Pin Connector
VKB3Z-2C006-A - Optional Trailer Break Controller
I'll try and sum up what I believe the difference between the factory tow package and getting it installed at the dealer is below (fair warning, I am coming from the Jeep world and am totally new to the truck world). I wont bother listing every variation (sensors, without sensors, etc) but should be pretty easy to find what y'all need:
I've found this link to be a pretty good breakdown of the parts needed - that link is filtered on a 2019 supercrew xlt. You'll notice it refers to parts as "Tow Package 1" and "Tow Package 2"...believe Tow Package 1 = No Tow Package, and Tow Package 2 = Factory Installed Tow Package
You can see the differences between the Tow Package (#4) and non tow package (#3)...I believe the Step Pad (#14) and the lower bumper cover spacer panel (tow package is #10, non is #9) are the differences I can find...excluding wiring harness, and 7 pin connector.
I believe the below comprises the Factory Tow Package (assuming you need rear sensors):
KB3Z-17D826-D - Hitch if Tow Package is installed in Factory - Class IV
REPLACES - KB3Z-17D826-C - Non Tow Package Part
KB3Z-17F774-A - Bumper Cover Spacer Panel (Lower)
KB3Z-17F774-B - Bumper Cover Spacer Panel (Lower)
REPLACES - KB3Z-17F828-A - Non Tow Package Bumper Cover Spacer Panel
KB3Z-17B807-C - Step Pad
REPLACES - KB3Z-17B807-D - Non Tow Package Step Pad
KB3Z-15K868-D - Wiring Harness with rear sensors
FU5Z-14489-A - 7 Pin Connector
Frankly, if that is correct, its doesn't seem to be too much extra in parts or labor to remove the parts from a non-tow package Ranger to equip it with the parts that make up a tow package Ranger. Would love if someone else could give this a glance and see what they think!
Yes you are correct KB3Z-15K868-C is the one u need
