Brake Controller Does Not Power Up on a 2006 Ford E-450 Van

Updated 07/27/2015 | Published 07/26/2015

Question:

I have installed a Hopkins Brake Control #47294 with The recommended plug in connector wire but there is no power to the controller thus it does not work. Do you have any suggestions?

asked by: Charles

Expert Reply:

Just to be sure, the Hopkins harness that you should be using for the 2006 Ford E-series van is # HM47715. Make sure that the factory fuse for the brake controller is installed. Use the van owner's manual to find the fuse and relay locations for the tow package wiring.

I checked the owners manual online and it looks like there are 2 brake controller fuses. Inside the in-cab panel there is one in location 39. Under the hood there is one in location 10.

If you have it all hooked up right now try pressing the manual override lever on the controller to see if it lights up. If you are sitting still with no trailer connected it may just appear that it isn't on.

expert reply by: Michael H