Installing a Brake Controller on a 2014 Ford E-350 Van

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I have found the trailer connector located behind the dash and rerouted it down to where the brake controller will go. My question is do I need more than the brake controller unit. I have seen several adapters on line. I assume the plug found under the dash is the other end of the rear plug. There has to be some way to get the turn signals and parking lights connected to this plug. None of the vidios cover a 2014 van.

asked by: John M

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If your 2014 Ford E-350 Van came with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector then all you would need is the brake controller and the wiring harness. The harness you referenced, # 3034-P, is correct for your van and Tekonsha brake controllers such as the P2 # 90885.

With a factory installed 7-Way the wiring for the trailer lights is already present.

If you have a factory installed 4-Way connector at the back of the van then you will still use # 3034-P but there is a little more to the installation. You will also need item # 37185 to complete your wiring.

The brake (blue) wire will need to be manually run from the brake controller back to the plug in the rear. So instead of it plugging into the vehicle that blue wire would be removed from the plug. Then you would attach one end of wire # 10-1-1, sold by the foot, to it and run it under the van to the blue wire on # 37185. The brake controller power supply and brake pedal wires are already run.

A 12 volt "hot lead" from the battery will also require installation if necessary. If your trailer does need 12 volt power then instead of using # 10-1-1 I recommend # 10-2-1, also sold by the foot. I recommend about 25 feet of wire. I have linked a video that might help some.

If the van does not have any trailer connector then then first step is to install a 4-Way, # 118551. Then you would need installation kit # ETBC7 to add a 7-Way and hardwire in a brake controller. I have included some links that show and explain the ETBC7 installation for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Hey Tester, what you'd need is the Curt 4-way part #C56020 and then convert it to a 7-way with the part #37185 which has a 4-way on the side of it. Does your trailer have brakes?

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Answer 2

Hey Frank! It sounds like your 2014 Ford E350 van doesn't have the factory towing package so you will need to install two harnesses to add a 7-way connector. The first one you'll need is the Curt item #C56020. The custom fit t-connectors…

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Answer 3

If your 2014 Ford E-350 van came with a factory installed 7-Way or 4-Way trailer connector then it will have a port to plug in a brake controller. The harness you will need is #3034-P for Tekonsha brake controllers. I recommend the P2 #90885 because…

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Answer 4

We have a great solution but nothing that will pluginto the factory connector. Instead use the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat part #ETBC7. This will give you a 4 and 7-way connector which includes a…

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Answer 5

For a 2014 Ford E-250 van that does not have the factory tow package or trailer wiring connector, you will need #118551. It plugs in line with the vehicle tail light wiring. I have included a link to a video to the right showing how the harness…

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Answer 6

The connectors you have found are not confirmed to be for the trailer wiring and we don't have any wiring harness that is a fit for what you described. Because you don't have the factory trailer wiring, I recommend starting with the T-One…

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Answer 7

If you're talking about the two dots on the left side of the Brake Buddy Stealth #HM39530 controller (A) those are mode indicator lights that will display regardless of whether the towed vehicle or trailer is connected. You'll want to test…

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Answer 8

Wiring in the parking light diode #RM-690 is easy. All you have to do is locate the wire leading to the parking light bulb. Cut the wire and insert the diode in-line with the wiring. The IN side will be the part of the wire that leads to the front of…

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Answer 9

A blinking green light on your Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking System #HM39530 indicates a breakaway event so you most likely have a wiring issue with the all-in-one connector on the vehicle. I recommend checking the harness for any cuts,…

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Answer 10

It should be getting close to 12 volts if the power output is set to the maximum on the brake controller. Some brake controllers will not work properly if they are titled or turned to the side or if it has a leveler knob that is not level. Check…

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Answer 11

The three radial special trailer (ST) tires we offer in size 215/75-14 can be seen on the linked page. These include the Taskmaster #TTWTRTM2157514D in Load range D, the Provider #TTWTR21514 in Load Range C and the Kenda Karrier #AM10229 also in Load…

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Answer 12

When it comes to wiring the first thing to check for is any shorts or bends in the wiring. If your wiring harness for your lights uses a converter like the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles #HM56202 it could be malfunctioning…

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