Does Ford Dealer have to Activate Aftermarket Brake Controller on a 2015 Ford F-150

Updated 05/13/2020 | Published 08/24/2016

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Question:

I recently changed out trucks and want to install my Tekonsha P3 in the recently acquired 2015 F150 without factory installed brake controller. I previously had the controller wired in a Honda Ridgeline. I had connected the wiring harness / added appropriate fuses myself. I am reading a lot on needing the dealer to Activate the brake controller? I cannot definitively tell if this is needed for the OEM controller, or is for any controller plugged into the existing harness. What additional steps will I need to take, beyond getting to the plug and connecting part # 22292? Thanks.

asked by: Joel P

Helpful Expert Reply:

You will not have to have a Ford dealer activate the brake controller on your 2015 Ford F-150. You just need the proper wiring harness to plug the P3 # 90195 into your truck. The proper harness is # 22292.

If you also need the mounting bracket for the P3 it is # TK5906.

expert reply by: Michael H

Todd V.

5/11/2020

My 2015 doesn't have the brake controller. I can get the in dash controller, but can it be activated and if so can I do it?

Chris R.

5/13/2020

Are you referring to the factory "in dash" brake controller for your F-150? If so, you'll need to visit a local Ford dealer for install - they would also be who needs to actually activate the appropriate circuits, etc.