Trailer Hitch and Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2015 Ford Transit T150

Updated 05/21/2015 | Published 05/19/2015

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Question:

I just got my 2015 FORD TRANSIT 150 Van Wagon. It came with trailer wiring provisions installed as an option. It appears that the wiring ends with a blue plug just in front of the spare tire. I dont know exactly where the connection for the brake controller is under the steering wheel. The van has the tow/haul button for the transmission. It did not come with the factory hitch or brake controller. What parts do I need?

asked by: Ron

Expert Reply:

If the connector you found looks like the round connector in the picture I attached all you would need to add a 7-way to your vehicle would be the part # HM40975 as this would plug into this connector.

Now since you have a 7-way you would just need to wire it up so that your controller would work with it.

First let's start with a brake controller. I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup.

Next, for a wiring kit to install the brake controller and the 7-way adapter you would want the Wiring Kit for 2 and 4 Brake Electric Brake Controllers # 5506. This will provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle to find a circuit that has voltage when the brakes are applied and none when not applied. This will be the circuit you will run the red wire to.

Finally you will need to run a length of 10 gauge wire (part # 10-1-1) from the brake output circuit of the controller to the brake output circuit of the 7-way (blue wire). The # 10-1-1 is sold by the foot so you will need to order a quantity of the amount of feet you will need.

I attached an FAQ on installing brake controllers for you to check out.

For a hitch you would want the part # C14012.

If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.