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Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2001 Ford F-150

Today on this 2001 Ford F-150 we are going to install part number 90195-3035P. This kit will include the P3 brake controller and the adapter cord that will plug into the truck. Alright, we will start off with our adapter cord first. This is the end that will plug into the port. It is right next to the diagnostic port. And we just snap it into place. Alright, we have it plugged in. Let us go ahead and test the wires and make sure everything is working. Our black wire is going to be our 12 volt power supply. That is good. And red is going to be our stop light switch. OK, and white is going to be ground. And blue we have output to our trailer brakes so we do not have to test that. So it looks like our plug is good. 0:45



TruXedo Lo Pro QT Tonneau Cover Installation - 2001 Ford F-150

Today on this 2001 Ford F-150 super crew, we are going to install part number TX590601 from TruXedo. This is their QT tonneau cover. The first thing we want to do is go ahead and lay out our parts and we are going to work with our side rails first. If you notice, on the rails here they have these slots right here and the edges are kind of sharp. So, the kit comes with these simple little covers that you just snap over the edges. Then go ahead and go on to the rest of the slots and cover those up. We can go ahead and start installing the first rail. 032



Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2001 Ford F-150

Today on this 2001 Ford F-150 we are going to install part number 90885-3035P, this includes the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 brake controller with the Ford adapter. On the back of this vehicle we are going to install part number 118242 from Tow Ready. The first thing we need to do is find the port for the brake control package. On this year Ford it is pretty easy, right next to the data port here. Right to the left of it you can see it right here. So our adapter cord we will plug that into the port right here. Now we will plug this other half in the back of the brake controller and now we will find a spot for our bracket. A nice thing about the P2 brake controller is you can mount it vertical so you get more choices in mounting the brake controller itself on different vehicles. 00:52





2001 Ford F-150 Questions and Answers


  • Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution part # RP66074 Work With 2001 Ford F-150 Towing 23ft Trailer
  • You definitely want to go with the Reese Strait-Line part # RP66074 that has a 1200 pound tongue weight for your travel trailer since your tongue weight will be over 800 lbs. When towing, if your weight distribution system is not rated high enough, there will be too much force on your spring bar and the weight will not be distributed evenly which can create sway and an un-level ride. The purpose of the weight distribution system is to distribute the weight on the rear axle to the front and t
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  • Towing Mirror Recommendation for a 2001 Ford F-150 With Turn Signals on the Mirror Housing
  • We do have some towing mirror options for your 2001 Ford F-150, however, there are no custom towing mirror options for models that have the turn signal on the mirror housing. Instead, I recommend looking at the K Source Clip-On Towing Mirror, # KS3891. This mirror will wrap around your OEM mirror and tighten to the mirror housing. We also offer the Door Mount Mirror, # 11650. This mirror is large and may not be the best looking option, but after testing many of our universal fit towing m
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  • Brake Controller Wiring Adapter Recommendation on a 2001 Ford F-150 XLT
  • Your 2001 Ford F-150 will use the same brake controller wiring adapter whether your truck came with a factory 7-way or a factory 4-way. The 7-way and 4-way is referring to the style of trailer connector that your truck came with (see photo). If your truck came with the factory 7-way trailer connector at the rear of your vehicle, then, to add a brake controller, all you will need is a brake controller and the wiring adapter. I recommend looking at the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, # 90
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  • Will Bully Ladder Rack # CG-902 Fit a 2001 Ford F-150 Flareside (Stepside) Bed
  • I spoke with my contact at Bully and he said that the adjustable ladder rack # CG-902 can be used on your 2001 Ford F-150 with the flareside (stepside) bed.
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  • DeWalt Ladder Rack Recommendation for a 2001 Ford F-150 King Cab 5.5 ft bed
  • This DeWalt Industrial-Grade Full-Frame Steel Ladder Rack # DIGFFR360 has been confirmed to work on your 2001 Ford F150 with a 5-1/2 foot bed. I attached an installation video for this product for you to check out also.
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  • Is Drilling Required to Install Front Mount Trailer Hitch 65025 on a 2001 Ford F-150
  • For Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 65025 there is no drilling required. I have included a link to the instructions so you can see the installation steps. Different vehicle models will require the use of different holes already drilled on the hitch and present on the vehicle.
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  • Right Turn Signal, Brake, and Tail Lights Do Not Work on Trailer Towed by a 2001 Ford F-150
  • This is most likely a ground problem since it is just the one side that is working. First, disconnect the trailer and use a circuit tester, like # 3808 if needed, to test the pins on the truck 7-Way connector. If you do not have the right turn signal/brake lights at the 7-Way then there is a wiring problem on the truck that could be a fuse or relay. But, since it is also the tail light that is not working just on the one side, chances are it is a ground on the trailer. Make sure that the trai
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  • Does the Voyager Trailer Brake Controller Light Up when No Trailer is Connected
  • I bench tested a Voyager brake controller, # 39510, and determined that with 12 volt power connected and the controller grounded and connected to the brake switch but NOT connected to a trailer, it will not light up even when you apply the brakes or use the manual override. If it is lighting up with no trailer connected that indicates a short to the brake output wire, most likely a dirty trailer connector.
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  • comparing Curt Class III and IV Trailer Hitches for a 2001 Ford F-150
  • The main difference between the Curt trailer hitch # C14355 and hitch # 13355, is capacity. Both hitches feature a 2 inch receiver. Both hitches will fit on your truck if it has a 20 inch or smaller spare tire. But the key is the weight capacity of each hitch. The Class IV trailer hitch, # C14355, has a tongue weight capacity of 1,000 pounds, and a gross trailer weight capacity of 10,000 pounds. When used with weight distribution, those ratings increase to 1,200/12,000 pounds. Keep in mind th
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  • Performance Chip Recommendations for a 2001 Ford F-150 5.4L for Fuel Economy and Horsepower
  • The Edge Evolution CS Programmer, # EP85150, will work great for 2001 Ford F-150 5.4L. This programmer will give your truck up to 15 additional horsepower and 20 ft/lbs of torque. These ratings are based on stock vehicles and could be different if you have any aftermarket parts installed. This programmer has an economy power level that will create overall less power for everyday driving that will help with your fuel economy. The Mileage Coach will also help by monitoring your driving habits
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  • Availability of Fifth Wheel Installation Kit For a 2001 Ford F-150
  • The Reese Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, part # RP30080, that you have referenced, will fit a 2004 to 2011 Ford F-150. It will not fit your 2001 Ford F-150. For your 2001 Ford F-150 you will need to use either the Reese Universal Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, part # RP30035, or the Reese Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, part # RP50042-58. I am including a link to the installation instructions on both of the Reese installation kits. I would recommend the custom install kit # RP-50042-58.
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  • Does the Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness Include a Battery Isolator
  • The Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, # 118242, includes the wiring and relays needed to replace the factory 7-Way on a truck that has the factory tow package. If the original tow package included a battery isolator feature it would be part of the tow package wiring on the truck and not in these replacement items. In order to see if the 7-Way has power even with the key off, you can test the 7-Way at the back of the truck with the key off using a circuit tester like # 3808. Yo
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  • Powering Reverse Lights on Pop-Up Camper with 6-Way Trailer Connector
  • The idea you propose, using a switch to power your reverse lights using the 12-volt accessory circuit off of your 6-way trailer connector would most likely work. I would first recommend you find out where that 12-volt circuit terminates on the trailer. Some pop-up campers have a battery for interior lights. The 12-volt accessory circuit keeps that battery maintained. Had you not already purchased the OEM 6-way replacement connector, I would have recommended going with the 7-way replacement, p
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  • Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for a 2001 Ford F-150
  • If you need the complete 5th wheel installation kit for your 2001 Ford F-150 that includes the rails, you will need the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit, # RP50042-58. I have included a link to the installation details and a video showing a typical installation. If you are just looking for the underbed brackets, you will need Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit, # RP50042. But, you will also need Replacement Hardware Kit, # 58164, to attach existing rails to the b
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  • Specific Instructions for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit # RP30035 on a 2001 Ford F-150
  • I have included a link to the installation instructions for the Reese Universal 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch installation Kit, # RP30035. The instructions for a 2001 Ford F-150 start on page 10 and there are general instructions at the beginning of the document.
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  • Attaching the Topline Bed Extender to a 2001 Ford F150
  • The bed extender attaches to a metal bracket that is attached to the tailgate. The bracket is attached using screws. It is held to the brackets with removable pins. The whole unit can fold flat against the tailgate. Take a look at the product page pictures below the description to see some close up shots of the extender.
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  • Availability of a Tailgate Guard or Cap for a 2001 Ford F-150 Super Crew
  • Yes, we do have a tailgate guard that will fit the 2001 Ford F-150 Super Crew. Take a look at Putco Tailgate Cap - Stainless Steel, # P52618P. This cap protects the top of the tailgate from damage, is made from stainless steel, and comes with the necessary mounting hardware.
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  • How Can the Edge Evolution CS Programmer, # EP85150 Monitor Transmission Fluid Temperature
  • The Edge Evolution CS Programmer, # EP85150, has the ability to monitor numerous parameters in addition to programming the vehicle. This programmer is designed to fit on several different vehicles (complete list is near the end of the product page). Some vehicles may be equipped with a thermostat or temperature probe for the transmission fluid which the vehicle computer will read. If this is the case then the Edge programmer can monitor the temperature. I have included a link to the installatio
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  • Class S Snow Chain Recommendation for a 2001 F-150 With LT 255/70-16 Tires
  • For your 2001 Ford F-150, with 255/70-16 LT tires, we have several sets of Snow tire chains available, see link. Among these Snow chains three have less than 15mm clearance that is required for Class S rated chains. I would select the Thule - XG12 Pro Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains, item # Th01594255, for the best performing Class S rated snow chains for your truck. The Glacier V-Trac Cable Snow Tire Chains, item # PW2119V, would be my next choice and finally the Glacier Cable Snow Tire
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  • Base Plates, Tow Bar, Wiring, Safety Cables, Braking System to Flat Tow a 2001 Ford F-150
  • First, you will need to add base plates to your 2001 Ford F-150. If you have a 2-wheel drive model, you will need # 492-1 (will not work on Lightning models). If you have a 4-wheel drive model (does not include diesels), you will need # 456-15. Next, you will need a tow bar that is compatible with XL style base plates. I have included a link to the available tow bar options that will work. I recommend the RoadMaster Falcon 2, # RM-520, or, you can use the RoadMaster StowMaster, # RM-581, that
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  • Can Draw-Tite Act II Brake Controller, # 5500 be used on a 5th Wheel Trailer and a Pace Trailer
  • You can use the Draw-Tite Act II Brake Controller, # 5500, on any trailer that has 2, 4, 6, or 8 brakes, so it will work with your 5th wheel trailer and your Pace trailer provided that you are only towing one at a time. It is not safe and against many state laws to tow a trailer behind another trailer. Brake controllers are designed to only work on one trailer at any given time. If your 2001 Ford F-150 already has a factory installed 7-Way, you can use the Draw-Tite Ford Adapter, # 20260 to i
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  • Will The CIPA Dual-View Clip-On Towing Mirror # 11953 Fit A 2001 Ford F-150
  • The CIPA Dual-View Clip-On Towing Mirror # 11953 is a universal fit item that is designed to fit on virtually any mirror. It will fit on most 7 to 10 inch tall mirrors. If the mirrors on your 2001 Ford F-150 have an outer plastic housing that is separate from the actual mirror, it will work. The clips on the tow mirror will connect to the plastic housing of your factory mirror, and the strap crosses the back of the mirror to clamp the towing mirror to your vehicles mirror. I am including a v
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  • Is LED Tailgate Fire Strip Light # 360439 Backup Lights Comparable In Brightness To Dual 55w Lights
  • I called the supplier (Pilot) on the brightness of the backup lights on the Pilot Universal LED Tailgate Fire Strip Brake, Tail, Turn and Reverse Lights # 360439. They said that they will be brighter than the normal two backup lights on your vehicle, but they will not be as bright as two 55 watt lights. They said they will not even be as bright as one 55 watt light. They said that a backup light feature is used just to let other people know that you are backing up, it is not designed to give ext
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  • Does Front Fascia/Skid Plate Need to be Removed To Install Curt Front-Mount Hitch on 2001 Ford F-150
  • The item you selected Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 31038, does not require trimming or removal of fascia to be installed. You will have to remove or trim the skid plate to install. The tow hooks will also need to be removed to install Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver and then are re-installed. The Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 31038, will only fit the 4-wheel drive model F-150. If you have a 2-wheel drive model, you will need Draw-Tite Front Hitch,
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  • Installing Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller Part 39510 on 1998 Ford F150
  • Installing a brake controller on your 1998 F150 will be pretty straightforward. You will need the controller and the appropriate wiring adapter, part # 3035-P. One end of the wiring adapter plugs into the brake controller, and the other end plugs into the brake controller connector under the dash. If your F150 is not already equipped with the 7-way trailer connector, or has the 4-pole connector, you will need the Tow Ready wiring harness, part # 118242. This harness will plug into the factory
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  • Can A Fifth Wheel Be Installed On A 2001 Ford F150 SuperCrew With A 5.5 Foot Bed
  • I called Curt on the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16437-104, and they said that they do not recommend using this kit on a 2001 Ford F150 SuperCrew with the 5.5 foot bed, because of clearance problems. We do not recommend to install a fifth wheel hitch on a 2001 Ford F150 SuperCrew with the 5.5 foot bed. You have to use a Sidewinder with a standard hitch, which moves the pivot point back 22 inches toward the tailgate. Even with the Sidewinder installed on your vehicle you will
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  • Recommendation for Towing Mirrors for the 2000 Ford F-150 Super Crew Trucks
  • You have it right. From the information that I have gained over the years, the Ford F-150 Super Crew trucks were built in a different plant than the 1997-2003 Ford F-150 trucks and there are many parts that are different including the mirrors. Another area that is very different is the bed of the vehicle and many aftermarket parts that fit the F-150 will not fit on the F-150 Super Crew. A towing mirror that I would recommend for your Super Crew is the CIPA Deluxe Door Mount Mirror, item # 116
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  • How To Wire Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, # 90885, To A 2001 Ford F-150 With Damaged Wires
  • It sounds like you should just wire your 2001 Ford F150 like it did not have a factory tow package. You will need to install a 4-pole trailer connector at the rear of your vehicle. If your truck is a Styleside you will need to use the Draw-Tite Wiring Harness, # 18252, and use the included circuit tester to test the the light circuit behind the truck taillights. Then using the wire taps you will attach the wires to the correct circuit. The white wire is grounded to the vehicle frame, the gre
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  • How to Hook Up Remaining Wires On Wiring Adapter, # 37185, And # 30717, On a 2001 Ford F150
  • On your 2001 Ford F-150 with a 4 pole trailer connector you can use either one of the wiring adapters, the Hopkins Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole, # 37185, or the Tow Ready Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole, # 30717. These adapters will give you a 4 pole and a 7 pole connector on the back of your vehicle. The white wire (ground) definitely needs to be hooked up for your vehicle to power the lights on the trailer. You need to make sure the ground is mounted to a clean metal surface for
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  • Troubleshooting Running Lights on Trailer Not Working When Connected to a 2001 Ford F-150
  • If your 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a factory 4-Way trailer connector, the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118242, should work. There are a couple of things you can check. First, there are a few fuses that need to be installed if you have not done so. I have included a link to the instructions below. The first few steps address the fuses. Also, you can check to see if any fuses are blown. A tow package running light fuse might be blown and need to be replaced. Also, check that the
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