What is this plug for????

[DaGrinch]

Originally Posted by grumpy0374

Thank you sir for recognizing my total inability and illogical way of determining that where no problem exists, one can always find a way to produce one.
Now, if I could only figure out how my muffler bearing sensor went bad.......
Grumpy

Your muffler bearing went bad because the kanibler pin holding it in the proper position was
#1 not installed properly, or
#2 was not installed at all.

Everyone one here in Western MD KNOWS you have to install a muffler bearing with the proper kanibler pin. Where's y'all's heads? 🤔

[Iwannacamp]

I Googled quite a bit and cannot find it.... I would safely say it isn't a trailer controller harness they look different.

[grumpy0374]

Originally Posted by DaGrinch

Your muffler bearing went bad because the kanibler pin holding it in the proper position was
#1 not installed properly, or
#2 was not installed at all.

Everyone one here in Western MD KNOWS you have to install a muffler bearing with the proper kanibler pin. Where's y'all's heads? ��

Guys, guy's, it wasen't the muffler bearing that went bad, it was the muffler bearing SENSOR that went bad. I need the sensor to tell me in what direction the bearing is spinning so I can keep the horse power curve at its optimum performance level.
And, anyone who knows ANYTHING about Fords, knows that kanibler pins were only used on odd numbered years. My 2012, being even numbered, does not require a kanibler pin. As proof, my muffler bearing, after 5 years of use, is still in like new condition. Also as proof, DaGrinch, your rig looks to be an odd year production, thus the need for a kanibler pin.
Grumpy

(I wonder how long we can keep this up before the others realize we have noooo idea what we're talking about?)

[Shadogang]

And the Hits just keep rollin' in.

[grumpy0374]

Originally Posted by Shadogang

And the Hits just keep rollin' in.

You do realize, that as a newbie, your obligated to let us know the answer once you find out what the plug actually is.
And, if one of us actually guessed correctly, you owe that person one stolen mustard/relish/ketchup pack from any fast food restraunt of your choice.
Grumpy

[Shadogang]

Well then I guess that's a deal.

[Scrapper]

Originally Posted by grumpy0374

(I wonder how long we can keep this up before the others realize we have noooo idea what we're talking about?)

I think I finally caught on, but I have never had one of the new fangled Fords so I don't know what a kanibler pin is. Silverado's don't have them, unless I'm mistaken.

[kamper00]

I imagine it is for a option that yours does not have or yours has something else that doesn't use that plug. My truck has several unused connectors under the dash. I am sure they want to keep the number of wiring harnesses to a min so some inc things that are sometimes unused.

Or it's used to recharge the illudium Q-36 space modulator 😁

[DaGrinch]

Originally Posted by grumpy0374

Guys, guy's, it wasen't the muffler bearing that went bad, it was the muffler bearing SENSOR that went bad. I need the sensor to tell me in what direction the bearing is spinning so I can keep the horse power curve at its optimum performance level.
And, anyone who knows ANYTHING about Fords, knows that kanibler pins were only used on odd numbered years. My 2012, being even numbered, does not require a kanibler pin. As proof, my muffler bearing, after 5 years of use, is still in like new condition. Also as proof, DaGrinch, your rig looks to be an odd year production, thus the need for a kanibler pin.
Grumpy

(I wonder how long we can keep this up before the others realize we have noooo idea what we're talking about?)

Never professed to know anything about Fords. Never owned one until now. Wouldn't have owned this one if I could have gotten the Sunseeker with a Chevy chassis off the lot. [emoji2] [emoji2]
My engineer son told me never to buy a Ford if I could help it. 😱

[Vince and Charlette]

Cut it off and see what fails to keep working! That's a sure-fire way to find out.

[walaby]

I didn't realize how easy it was to change out the muffler bearings until I searched on you tube. I'll start doing it myself in the future. Dealership charges way too much.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWdqlpxRA4I

Mike

[Scrapper]

walaby, that looks like the steering knuckle for the rear wheels.

[goodguy]

It might have something to do with a loose nut behind the wheel 😂

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by DaGrinch

Never professed to know anything about Fords. Never owned one until now. Wouldn't have owned this one if I could have gotten the Sunseeker with a Chevy chassis off the lot. [emoji2] [emoji2]
My engineer son told me never to buy a Ford if I could help it. 😱

We all have our opinions !!!
There must be a reason the E Series is the #1 used MH chassis in the world !!!
Maybe it is not true but I heard FR was going to stop using the Chev Chassis !!
That being said I wish ours was on a F Series !!!

Back to the newbies question,,, I wonder if he check with Pioneer to see if it had anything to do with his GPS ???

[Kirk S]

I have no idea what that plug/receptacle is for but I haven't laughed so hard in a while. Thanks everyone!

[EDABEUT]

Well since I am an automotive electrical engineer I should know what it is.
Not familiar with what Ford uses but my guess is it is a CAN connector. (controller area network) It is part of the control module and sensor systems that controls vehicle operation. They have these service connectors so a technician can plug into them for system diagnostics.

My guess is there was a issue and he did not tape connector back in place after plugging into it. They are normally taped back on harness.

They can also be used to diagnosis muffler bearing failures.

[Wolverine 1945]

I think you guys drove Shadogang away ???

[Scrapper]

goodguy & Wolverine 1945, maybe DW has him strapped in the drivers seat, in that case he can't be a loose nut nor can he get to the laptop to respond.

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by Scrapper

goodguy & Wolverine 1945, maybe DW has him strapped in the drivers seat, in that case he can't be a loose nut nor can he get to the laptop to respond.

Or maybe he has no sense of humor,,, like some older woman I know !!!
Just Kidding Ladies !!!

[Decon Blue]

Back when I was younger all we had to drive was Fords, we walked a lot !