How to Install a Brake Controller On a 2006 Ford F-150 With 7-Way Trailer Towing Package

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Installing a used/working brake controller from another vehicle into 2006 F150 with trailer tow pckg. 7 prong socket-OEM. Would like to know where wires or connector is under dash to hook-up ? What to look for ? Controller has 4 wires blk-12V, red-stoplight, wht-grd, blue-trailer brakes

asked by: Tom

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Installation of your brake controller should be very easy with the factory 7-way trailer connector on your vehicle. All you will need to complete the installation is the Universal Brake Control Wiring Adapter Ford, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, item # 3035-S. You will wire the like colors on your brake controller to the plug in adapter and mount the brake controller in an accessible location your installation will be complete. You have the wiring colors and functions correct.

The connector will be located under the dash near the factory diagnostic port usually referred to as the OBD II port.

After you have everything installed you will need to set the brake controller up to work with your trailer and the new vehicles wiring. If you need instructions for your controller let me know what brand and model you have and I will be glad to try to find a copy to send you.

expert reply by: Robert G

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Answer 1

The brake controller installation on your 2006 F150 is pretty easy. The connector for the brake controller is located under the dash, behind and to the right of the OBD port as shown in the video I've linked for you. You'll need the brake…

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Answer 2

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 8

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The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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