It sounds like Ford has stopped putting the wire harness on all their trucks. On my 98 Ranger I didn't get the tow package because it was way cheaper to do it myself,even without the tow package it still had the wire harness in the glove box. It took less than 30sec. to wire to a 4 wire connector.

On both receiver hitches I've installed they were class 3 hitches that were $99 ea at central 4 wheel drive. If you buy a rec. hitch made for your vehicle it should'nt be real obvious. The one for my ranger and my wifes Blazer both were tucked under the bumper and are barely noticeable.
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