Has anyone done a Dealer installed Tow package?

[MNBigfoot]

I was quoted $650 for 4&7 pin with brake control installed from 2 different shops I’ve yet do either still looking at other options

That sounds crazy good with the 7 pin and brake controller. Installing the 7 pin looks far more time consuming than the 4 pin, were you simply tap into the tailgate lights and run a line underneath to the battery.

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[PhillySpecial18]

Did the ford receiver and 4-pin kit on my own. Not difficult but time consuming to route wires cleanly. Took a whole afternoon.

Is the 4 pin what would come with a tow package for bronco from manufacturer? What’s difference between that and 7 pin? Thanks

 

[PhillySpecial18]

You can also have the dealer wire up the 4pin for a cost. That’s fine if you’re planning on using an occasional utility trailer.

If you’re just going to use it for a bike rack or cargo carrier just go install a $150 Curt hitch yourself in 15 minutes.

Yea I think I want it for small trailers like a kayak holder. So 4 pin done by dealer would probably be what I have to do. Maybe I can work it into financing if/when bronco gets delivered. I can see the accessories are of course more on Ford Accesories vs from manufacturer but didn’t seem to be too much more with parts and labor. Is $1000 about what I should expect to pay dealer if done after delivery?

 

[PhillySpecial18]

Once I got a VIN after dropping tow I had my dealer get the Ford 4 pin tow parts. They did the install before I picked it up.

I thought that was a better option than spending an afternoon trying to run the wires myself.

That’s great. Did they allow you to include that in the financing? And how much did it cost? Thanks!

 

[PhillySpecial18]

OP, I just recently had the OEM hitch and 4 pin installed. The Bronco will never haul anything outside of my bike rack or a small utility trailer so I’m perfectly fine with just the 4 pin. There are cheaper options available but I used Ford pass points that covered 80% of total cost.

Thanks for that update. Really appreciate it. Just so I’m understanding, does the Tow package that you can add to a Bronco order (let’s say the 3/27 order bank) come with the 4 or 7 pin for the $590? I only need the 4 pin and will likely have the dealer do it after delivery so I can keep it off my build to get scheduled faster. Glad to know the 4 pin and hitch gives the capability I need which is lights for a small trailer.

 

[PhillySpecial18]

My 4 pin was plug and play from the tail lights. Took all of 45 minutes to do it.

https://www.etrailer.com/p-C42WR.html?hhyear=2022&hhmake=Ford&hhmodel=Bronco

When I bought it, it was $93.00

First off, love your fishing quote haha. Second, thanks for that. So it wasn’t too difficult for you yourself to add the 4 pin which gives you the hitch and wiring for light s on a trailer? That’s pretty great

 

[PhillySpecial18]

I was quoted $650 for 4&7 pin with brake control installed from 2 different shops I’ve yet do either still looking at other options

That’s seems like a great deal if they do a good job??? From FMC isn’t it $590 for tow package which is without the brake controller? And if you do toe package with ford after delivery if vehicle, I think it would be even more because it’s done at dealer with parts and labor.

 

[PhillySpecial18]

That sounds crazy good with the 7 pin and brake controller. Installing the 7 pin looks far more time consuming than the 4 pin, were you simply tap into the tailgate lights and run a line underneath to the battery.

That’s what I thought! What a deal!??

 

[BD6G]

Thanks for that update. Really appreciate it. Just so I’m understanding, does the Tow package that you can add to a Bronco order (let’s say the 3/27 order bank) come with the 4 or 7 pin for the $590? I only need the 4 pin and will likely have the dealer do it after delivery so I can keep it off my build to get scheduled faster. Glad to know the 4 pin and hitch gives the capability I need which is lights for a small trailer.

If you order the tow package on your build you should get 7 pin with 4 pin adapter if I’m not mistaken. If you do go OEM afterwards it will be a fair bit more expensive than some of the aftermarket options mentioned here. Just a quick breakdown for me going all OEM -

Receiver plus install - paid using points total out of pocket cash 54.87

wiring harness plus install - 353.52

I had to get the wiring harness about a month later due to back order status on the part.

If you pay all cash for it once received you’ll more than likely be over the 590.00 from the factory install.

 

[prospectfour]

Yea I think I want it for small trailers like a kayak holder. So 4 pin done by dealer would probably be what I have to do. Maybe I can work it into financing if/when bronco gets delivered. I can see the accessories are of course more on Ford Accesories vs from manufacturer but didn’t seem to be too much more with parts and labor. Is $1000 about what I should expect to pay dealer if done after delivery?

They should be able to roll it in for you without a problem. You can find the retail pricing and install cost on the Ford accessory website beforehand. Good luck with everything!

 

[P52Ranch]

That’s great. Did they allow you to include that in the financing? And how much did it cost? Thanks!

It was $295. And yes, it was part of the total purchase price so it could have been financed.

 

[Grumpy]

First off, love your fishing quote haha. Second, thanks for that. So it wasn’t too difficult for you yourself to add the 4 pin which gives you the hitch and wiring for light s on a trailer? That’s pretty great

The hitch took all of 30 min, and that was with taking the bumper off and reinstall. The harness took maybe another 30-45 min. It was plug /play only thing I had to do was mount ground wire to the frame. These are the items I bought,,,,

https://www.etrailer.com/Custom_Fit_Vehicle_Wiring/CURT/C42WR.html

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z6RZCVF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09Q5V2LNC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Bosshog_tundra]

That’s seems like a great deal if they do a good job??? From FMC isn’t it $590 for tow package which is without the brake controller? And if you do toe package with ford after delivery if vehicle, I think it would be even more because it’s done at dealer with parts and labor.

Yea it’s not bad I have already purchased the hitch though so it’s mainly for the harness and running the wiring so just checking my options first

 

[iwantabasebronco]

Is the 4 pin what would come with a tow package for bronco from manufacturer? What’s difference between that and 7 pin? Thanks

7-pin includes trailer brake control I believe. 4-pin is just lights

 

[PhillySpecial18]

I was quoted $650 for 4&7 pin with brake control installed from 2 different shops I’ve yet do either still looking at other options

Be interested in it only being $650 for the 7 pin which seems more complicated and involves. Any luck?

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