How big is the fuse for the trailer running light?
I pulled up the owners manual of your 2014 Ford F-150 and it looks like fuse number 67 is the trailer running light circuit so that would be the one you would need to check. It takes a 20 amp fuse. If your tow vehicle isn’t sending signals to the trailer plug then that means you either have broken/missing fuses or that the wiring is bad.
What are the tow fuses on a Ford Escape?
So those are the two factory tow fuses, F26 and the Rear Power Relay. Looks like there might have been two issues. I replaced the relay, plugged in the trailer, and had power to half of the trailer.
Where is the fuse box on a car?
The fuse box location and the actual spot in the fuse box where the running light fuse is located will depend on the year, make and model of your vehicle. You can usually find the main fuse box under the hood. Your owner’s manual should tell you where the fuse box is located and where in particular you can find the running lamp fuse.
Why do I keep blowing fuses on my trailer?
All this being said, you’ll want to make sure the wiring on the trailer is in good shape before you start changing fuses. If there’s a short circuit in the trailer wiring, you’ll keep blowing fuses each time you turn the running lights on.
Where are the fuses on a tow package trailer?
As you said there is one fuse in the cab in location 33 and one in the power distribution box in location 44. In addition to cleaning the pins on the 7-Way I also recommend cleaning the connections in the back of the connector where the wires attach. Do you mean an adapter like the Tow Ready # 20142 ?
How do you find a running light fuse on a trailer?
Trace the running light circuit back from the connector to the lamps (running light circuit is usually a brown wire.) Look for pinched wires or wires with worn or cracked insulation that would allow the copper wire to short out on the trailer frame.
Why does my trailer light keep blowing fuses?
That is most likely why your fuse is popping. The main ground strap from your trailer frame to your trailer connector needs to be connected to a clean metal surface. The light assemblies ground to the trailer frame which then goes from there to the ground strap of the trailer connector.
The fuse box location and the actual spot in the fuse box where the running light fuse is located will depend on the year, make and model of your vehicle. You can usually find the main fuse box under the hood. Your owner’s manual should tell you where the fuse box is located and where in particular you can find the running lamp fuse.