Brake Controller Wiring for Ford E-450 Motorhome

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Good Morning: I have a new Ford E-450 Motor Home and want to install a brake control unit for pulling a trailer. Can you help me if it has a cable installed in the dash somewhere that I can hoop up a brake controller to?

asked by: Jack S

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If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item # 3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450 vehicles, the plug is located behind the storage compartment above the radio. Once you remove the storage compartment, you can plug in the adapter and run the cord behind your dash to the brake controller. I've attached several images showing where the plug is located on a new Ford E-450 vehicle. If the plug is not located here, another possible location is behind the lower part of the dash on the driver's side by your knees.

If you do not have a factory connector plug in your vehicle, you will have to hardwire the brake controller from scratch. If you already have a factory 7-way and 4-way, you can use the Wiring Kit, Item # 5506, to connect your brake controller.

If you do not have a factory 7-way connector, you'll need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires, Item # ETBC7. I've attached an article on wiring your brake control from scratch.

If you need a brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885. This proportional brake controller will automatically adjust your brakes based on the deceleration of your tow vehicle. The P2 is very popular with our customers and installers due to its easy installation and operation.

I've attached several video reviews for your convenience.

expert reply by: Amber S

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Anthony M.

2/11/2020

I have Primus , Tekonsha brake control but I lost the Wire adapter for the elect. brake , Now I have a 2001 Ford E-350 v10 ,10 passenger van , which wire adapter do I need . I need to order asap. Please help me. Tony

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Jacob H.

2/13/2020

The wiring harness that you will need to get your Tekonsha Primus wired up to your 2001 Ford E-350 van is # 3035-P. It will be a simple plug and play installation. I have linked a video to help you with the installation.

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Accessories-and-Parts/Tekonsha/3035-P.html

tv-install-tekonsha-prodigy-p2-brake-controller-2004-ford-van-90885.aspx

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Art

5/30/2020

I'll be damned, its right where you show it in the pics, thanks. That saved me the shop install rate.

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Robin

3/14/2024

How do you take out the compartment without snapping a piece of plastic?

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Answer 1

For your 2022 Ford E-450 cutaway chassis the correct Tekonsha brake controller install harness is actually the part #22292. This is why what you have doesn't look like it would work with the 3035-P.

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Answer 2

Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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Answer 3

The front mount trailer hitch we offer for a 2013 Ford E-450 RV Cutaway is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part #65053. For a hitch-mounted spare tire carrier I recommend part #C31006. This is a universal spare tire carrier. I have attached a photo of…

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Answer 4

You could potentially use something like the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver #MPG544 along with the Swagman Dispatch #S44FR with your Curt Spare Tire Carrier #c31006 but using an extender like this not only exaggerates the movement of any…

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Answer 5

Hey Gary, Brake controllers are pretty universal so even though it's not listed as a fit you would still be able to get the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR installed in your Ford. To make the installation super easy you'll want to pick up the…

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Answer 6

Your 2017 Ford E-450 van chassis/RV will use brake controller wiring harness #3034-P. Ford only makes this van chassis for the RV and emergency vehicle industries now but the 2017 chassis is the same as the 2014 model year which was the last year it…

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Answer 7

The pins of your 2021 Ford E-450 do actually match the pin out of the #22292 which is also known sometimes as the 3036 so yes this would be the correct harness. You also could repin what you have now so that you could get on the road quickly.…

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Answer 8

To verify if your 2021 Ford E-450 cutaway chassis for your Class C motorhome is pre-wired for a brake controller you will need to remove the storage slot in the top of your dash. I have included a install video below that shows how to remove the…

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Answer 9

Since you already have a 4-flat on your 1999 Ford E450, all you need to add is the 7-way, wiring, and brake controller itself. So start with the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller #ETBC7. You'll just plug your 4-way into the…

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Answer 10

To install a brake controller in your 2008 Ford F-150 you would be able to use the brake controller port under the dash and you will need to complete the wiring at the rear of your vehicle to the 7-way at the rear of the truck. For a brake controller…

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Answer 11

I have a solution for you that I can provide, but we aren't going to have a custom fit hitch to fit a vehicle like what you referenced. I spoke to my contacts at Curt and Reese and the only styles of hitches that can be made to fit a service body…

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Answer 12

For your 2024 Ford E-450 I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR. This brake controller is reliable and takes up almost no space in the cab. The main unit installs behind the dash so only the control knob is visible. The knob controls the…

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