Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers

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• Wiring Colors and Functions for the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller, 2011 Ford F-150
  
• The 2011 Ford F-150 should have come with either a 4-Way flat or 7-Way blade style trailer connector. In both cases, there is a factory port located behind the center console for a brake controller wiring harness # 22292. I have included a link to the installation details for the harness that shows the functions of the pins and explains installation. The wiring on the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 brake controller, # 90885, is as follows: White is ground Blue is brake output to the trailer...
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• Troubleshooting Ford Factory Trailer Brake Controller that Fails to Operate EOH Trailer Brakes
  
• The factory integrated brake controller in your 2013 Ford F-150 does have a second operation setting for EOH trailer brakes, unlike the 2012 and earlier model year controllers. So, it SHOULD work with your Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator # T4813100 WITHOUT the adapter # T4846000. If you have access to a trailer with electric brakes you can test the controller (using its electric trailer brake setting, of course) to see if it functions correctly in that mode. If not it...
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• Factory Connection Point to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2014 Ford F-150
  
• Brake controller wiring harness # 22292 plugs into the built-in connector beneath your vehicle's dashboard. To access this connector, first locate the instrument cluster finish panel in the center of you dash, near the driver's side. Carefully pry the panel out and undo the locking tabs to remove the panel. Plug the adaptor into the mating connector in the large gray housing behind the panel. I have included pictures that should help you with the location of the factory connection point.
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• Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2010 Ford F-150 with Factory Installed 4-Way Flat Connector
  
• To convert the factory 4-Way flat trailer connector on the back of your 2010 Ford F-150, you will need Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole, # 37185. You will plug the factory 4-Way into the back of the adapter and hardwire the remaining 4 wires. The white wire gets grounded to the vehicle frame. The blue wire on the adapter carries the brake controller output voltage, and the black adapter wire carries the 12-volt accessory voltage for any trailer mounted accessories that might need...
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• What is the Difference Between Prodigy P2 and P3 Brake Controllers
  
• The biggest differences between the Prodigy P2 brake controller, # 90885, and the P3 brake controller, # 90195, are the display, buttons and look of the controllers. I like the buttons and display on the P3 controller myself because the display uses actual words for setup and troubleshooting rather than the display codes that the P2 uses. This makes it easier for me to know that I am adjusting the correct function or see the trouble shooting codes without referring back to the installation...
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• Wiring Harness for 2016 Ford F-150 Without Tow Package
  
• To help you determine which wiring harness will work on your 2016 Ford F-150 you can look for the connector that's under the truck's bumper. If the connector is round and looks like it will match up with picture # 1 that I've attached then you can use # 74682 and plug it right in to give you both a 7-way and 4-way trailer connector. If you find a connector that is more rectangular like in picture # 2 then you can use # C56110 which will give you a 4-way connector. If this is the...
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• How to Install a 7-Way Trailer Connector on a 2017 Ford F-150
  
• In order to install a 7-way trailer connector on your 2017 Ford F-150, you are first going to need to install a 4-way trailer connector and then a 4 to 7-way trailer connector. For this, I recommend using the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Wiring Harness part # HM11140735 and the Hopkins Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole part # 37185. The 4-way harness will be a direct plug and play option whereas the 7-way will require you to make two wiring connections. The two connections needed for the 7-way...
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• Parts Needed to Install 7-Way on 2016 Ford F-150 with 4-Way
  
• For your 2016 Ford F-150 if your trailer does not have brakes all you would need is the part # 37185 as an adapter to convert the 4-way to a 7-way. If you do have trailer brakes you would need the # 37185 and the install harness part # 22292. If you check out the install video I attached you will see how the connections would be made. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well...
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• Where Does a Trailer Brake Controller Plug In on a 2013 Ford F-150
  
• The plug on a 2013 Ford F-150 to plug in a brake controller wiring harness is hidden pretty well. You actually have to temporarily remove a panel from the center console to access it. Wiring harness # 22292 is the correct wiring harness for you truck. I have indued a link to a video showing a typical installation that will help you locate the factory plug.
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• How to Install a Brake Controller on a 2017 Ford F-150
  
• Assuming you already have a trailer hitch like the Curt # C14017 and a 4-Way like the Curt # C56110 installed on your 2017 Ford F-150 you just need the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 to use a brake controller. This kit includes an adapter that plugs into an existing 4-Way connector and provides you with both a 7-Way and a 4-Way connector making it easy to switch between towing applications. Everything needed to fully activate your 7-Way for the brakes and a charge line for the battery...
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• Installing a Brake Controller in a 2016 Ford F-150 with Factory 4-Way Flat Connector
  
• For your 2016 Ford F-150, the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 is a great option. To install this, you will need the wiring harness # 22292. This adapter plugs into the built-in connector beneath your vehicle's dashboard. To access this connector, first locate the instrument cluster finish panel in the center of you dash, near the driver's side. Carefully pry the panel out and undo the locking tabs to remove the panel. Plug the adaptor into the mating connector in the large gray housing behind...
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• Is a Brake Controller Easy to Install on a 2017 Ford F-250
  
• Although I do not know the installation process for installing a Ford brake controller in your 2017 Ford F-250, I can say that to install the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 is very easy. You will simply use the Plug-In Adapter # 22292 to connect your brake controller to the wiring under your driver side dash on your F-250. With that being said, I also recommend going with the aftermarket P3 over the OEM Ford controller. We have found over the years that OEM controllers tend to not hold...
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• Engine Will Not Start with Brake Controller and # 3034-P Wiring Adapter Installed on 2009 Ford F-150
  
• It looks like you have an incorrect wiring harness connecting the P2 brake controller, # 90885, to the factory brake controller port on your 2009 Ford F-150. The # 3034-P brake controller wiring harness is designed for the Ford E series vans and the Super Duty trucks, not the F-150 trucks. The correct harness for your truck is the Brake Control Wiring Adapter for Ford F-150, # 22292. This harness has the same connector but a different wiring configuration. I produced a short video, see...
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• Adding a 7-Way Connector and Brake Controller to a 2018 Ford F-150 with Factory 4-Way
  
• I will be happy to get your 2018 Ford F-150 set up with a 7-Way trailer connector and a brake controller. The method for doing so that requires the fewest parts is to hardwire in the brake controller/7-Way. Since your truck already has a factory 4-Way connector you will just need # ETBC7 to add a 7-Way, retain the 4-Way, and have the parts needed to install a brake controller as well as run a 12 volt hot lead. If you do not already have a brake controller picked out I recommend the...
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• Recommendation for Timbren 7K Axle-Less Suspension and Disc Trailer Brakes for Gooseneck Trailer
  
• We offer 7K Timbren Axle-Less systems such as # TASR7KS01 and it is what I recommend for your trailer build. These systems can be used to replace up to 2 axles and they have brake mounting flanges included. With this system you also will not have to worry about suspension components wearing out like you would with traditional leaf spring suspension. They are not oil bath types of spindles but they are EZ lube so you would just pump grease in at the end of each of the spindles so it...
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• Installing Brake Controller on a 2017 Ford Expedition EL XLT 4x4
  
• Your Prodigy P2 part # 90885 can easily be installed in your 2017 Ford Expedition. The correct harness you need for that is the part # 22292. This adapter plugs into the built-in connector beneath your vehicle's dashboard. To access this connector, first locate the coin tray above the 4x4 dial. It will be behind that once you pry it out.
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• Installation of Brake Controller On My 2011 Ford F-150 Without Tow Package
  
• It is possible that the wires you are looking for have been terminated farther up the frame rail or may not have been ran back. Typically the wires would run to where the factory 4-way is plugged into, usually near the spare tire. If you cannot locate the wires, you will just need to hardwire the brake controller and 7-way, which is not as bad as it sounds (we have a kit for this). You will need the Brake Controller 4 and 7-way Installation Kit, part # ETBC7. To install, you will begin...
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• Trailer Brake Controller Wiring Harness for 2013 Ford F150
  
• According to Tekonsha, the # 22292 wiring adapter is indeed the correct item to install a brake controller on your 2013 Ford F150. Keep in mind that if your truck was not equipped with the factory tow package, including the OEM 7-way, you might be missing some fuses or relays in the fuse box to fully activate the tow package. You would need to see your Ford dealer for the appropriate relays. If you have the OEM 7-way, the installation should be a plug-and-play proposition. The connector...
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• How To Install A Brake Controller on a 2009 Ford F-150
  
• Installing a brake controller system on a 2009 Ford F-150 is very simple thanks to the brake controller port they provide. The port is in a funny location but you simply plug in the brake controller and you are done. The most popular brake controller we carry is the Tekonsha Prodigy. For a Prodigy for your truck, you would use part # 90185 and adapter # 22292 and it will include a wiring harness that will allow you to simply plug the controller into the truck. No cutting, splicing or...
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• How to Convert a 4-Way to a 7-Way on a 2017 Ford F-150
  
• If you are just needing a 7-Way to activate the lights on your trailer then you will simply need to use the Hopkins # 37185 that you referenced along with a No-Drill Mount Bracket # 18140 as depicted at the start of the attached installation video on a 2011 Ford F-150. For a fully functioning 7-Way that has power to the Brake Controller and 12V Power you will simply need some Deka Jacketed 2 Wire # 10-2-1 and Butt Connectors # DW05745-5. You will want to splice the Blue wire from the...
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• 2015 Ford F150 Brake Controller Install Harness Installation
  
• This adapter plugs into the built-in connector beneath your vehicle's dashboard. To access this connector, first locate the instrument cluster finish panel in the center of you dash, near the driver's side. Carefully pry the panel out and undo the locking tabs to remove the panel. Plug the adaptor into the mating connector in the large gray housing behind the panel. I attached an install video that shows how this is done as well.
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• Trailer Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2011 Ford F-150
  
• Since you are new to brake controllers, I recommend going with the P2, # 90885, because it is easier to set up and sue than the P3. The P3, # 90195, is a very good brake controller but it could be confusing to use if you are not familiar with brake controllers. The P2 is easily our most popular controller. It is easy to set up, easy to use, and it has a lot of useful features. It can be mounted a full 360 degrees in the direction of travel, it can be used with electric over hydraulic...
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• Brake Controller and Wiring Harness for a 2016 Ford F-150
  
• If your new Ford F-150 came with the factory installed brake controller then you would not have to add an aftermarket one to activate the trailer brakes. If the truck does not have the factory controller and you need to control the brakes then you will need one. For a brake controller I recommend the P2, # 90885, because its easy to set up and use and it is reliable. You will also need the appropriate wiring harness to plug the controller into the truck. You did not mention the year...
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• Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller in 2017 Ford F-150 with 4-Way
  
• To install a brake controller on your 2017 Ford F-150 w/ factory tow package and 4-way connector, you will need to install Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole, part # 37185. You will need to run 2 wires, to the front of the truck, the Black wire for 12 volt power, and the Blue wire, which supplies power to the brakes. The Blue and Black wire will connect to the Ford wires that terminate along the frame of the F-150 near the spare tire (see FAQ). Then, you will need to use the vehicle specific adapter...
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• Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2011 Ford F-150
  
• The 2011 Ford F-150 should have come with either a factory 4-Way or factory 7-Way trailer connector. To upgrade from a 4-Way to a 7-Way you will need # 37185. If you follow the factory 4-Way wiring under the truck you will see where it plugs into another harness. The wiring for this other harness will have a 12 volt power wire and an output wire for trailer brakes. Pull back the protective covering over the wiring for this forward connector to find them. The power wire should be orange...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ford F-150 without Tow Package with 10k Capacity
  
• If you bought a 2018 Ford F-150 like you referenced without a factory trailer hitch we have the Curt hitch part # C14017 that is a confirmed fit for it and has a 10,000 lb trailer towing capacity like want. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional...
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• 7-Way and Brake Controller Install Recommendation for 2018 Ford F-150
  
• The T-one 7-Way part # 118283 is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Ford F-150 and will give you a 7-way that wires into the factory harness of your truck. Then for an install harness for a brake controller that plugs into the port under your dash you'd then need the part # 22292 and you'd be ready to install a brake controller. The brake controller I recommend is the Prodigy P3 part # 90195 because this brake controller senses the amount of braking your tow vehicle is applying and puts a...
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• Recommended Weight Distribution and Brake Controller for 2013 Ford Flex Towing a TrailManor 3023
  
• To actuate the brakes on your Trailmanor camper, you would indeed need to install a brake controller. If the factory tow package on your Flex includes the OEM 7-way on the back bumper, the install would be plug-and-play, using the # 22292 Brake Controller Wiring Adapter. The wiring adapter would plug into the connector located under the dash pretty much directly below the steering column as shown in the photos I have edited for you. You can't go wrong with the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part...
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