Have others had issues with a trailer cord not making good contact w/ the truck plus being it's a sideways plug in rather up/down (raised portion of trailer cord's position), thus causing to lose trailer lights? I had no problem last winter w/ my snowmobile trailer, but seems that this year it doesn't want to work like it should unless I wrap a micro/mini bungee cord around cap and cord. Never had a problem w/ my old '03 as that plug in was up/down.

If it is same as older sockets in Ford module is replaceable without touching the wiring. Pop old module out and new one in. Etrailer sells the module. I had to replace the one in my 08 Ford when it was less than a year oldm

Not sure what you mean by up/down and sideways. The spring loaded cover with the catch tab to grab the cord connector holds mine in tight with no need for a bungee.

My 2010 F150 Ford Truck has this trailer connector setup for the 7-way and the 4-way receptacle...When you open the spring loaded lid for the 7-way connector you can see the tab that is suppose to sit down into the trailer plug.(Both photos from google search)I agree my 2010 setup does not hold it as tight as my older F150 did but it works fine for me... I always make sure the tab in the bottom photo has engaged the trailer connector plug...Roy Ken

Never had one not hold the plug in but you may need to clean the plug and socket contacts for a good connection

maintenance... any connector out in the weather need cleaning...NO Weather Seals.. and the trailer side of the 7 pin has way more issues ..why do you think many stores sell replacements... clean contacts with 1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper.. and spray with brake cleaner... and apply a small amount of dielectric grease. every year.and check the LID of the 7 pin on the truck.. maybe damaged.. as it is designed to HOLD the trailer connector from moving a lot, or unplugging. but made of plastic and can be damaged.

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RoyB
Explorer II
Feb 06, 2016
My 2010 F150 Ford Truck has this trailer connector setup for the 7-way and the 4-way receptacle...

When you open the spring loaded lid for the 7-way connector you can see the tab that is suppose to sit down into the trailer plug.

(Both photos from google search)

I agree my 2010 setup does not hold it as tight as my older F150 did but it works fine for me... I always make sure the tab in the bottom photo has engaged the trailer connector plug...

Roy Ken
BB_TX
Nomad
Feb 06, 2016
Not sure what you mean by up/down and sideways. The spring loaded cover with the catch tab to grab the cord connector holds mine in tight with no need for a bungee.
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Feb 06, 2016
If it is same as older sockets in Ford module is replaceable without touching the wiring. Pop old module out and new one in. Etrailer sells the module. I had to replace the one in my 08 Ford when it was less than a year oldm

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