Location of Trailer Brake Controller Connection Port in 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty Pickup

Updated 07/20/2020 | Published 02/09/2017

Question:

I am having trouble finding the connector to plug in my trailer brake controller under the dash. Any idea were it is located?

asked by: Don L

Expert Reply:

On a 2016 Ford F-250 with a factory-installed 7-way trailer socket the under-dash connection port for a trailer brake controller will be found behind the plastic dash panel to the left of the radio. You can see this connector being accessed in the linked video at the 3:28 mark.

In your Ford pickup you'll use quick-connect wiring adapter # 3034-P to install a Tekonsha P3 brake controller # 90195.

expert reply by: Adam R

Perry M.

7/11/2020

I have a really basic 2016 F-250 xl and the video of the dash doesnt look the same as mine and there is no plug behind the panels to the left of the radio. I found a port to the left of the steering wheel but the connector doesnt look quite the same. I've got photos if I could send them somewhere.

Chris R.

7/15/2020

The correct factory plug is likely just hidden a bit further up behind the dash. Sometimes it's taped to a nearby harness and has to be pulled down. Your F-250 should absolutely be equipped with this plug, regardless of type of package (or lack of) it came with.

Perry M.

7/15/2020

@ChrisR Found it. Right below the radio there was a shallow slot with a coin holder on the right of it. That little compartment popped out and the cable was plugged onto a holder on the back side of the coin holder.