Wire Connections for Installing Trailer Brake Controller on 2016 Ford F-150 with Factory 4-Way

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I dont have a red wire on my harness. Im struggling with how to connect the additional three wires outside of the four plug. # 37185

asked by: Josh E

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If you are needing to install a trailer brake controller and your F-150 has just the factory 4-flat connector, you will need to install the Wiring Kit # 5506 since you already have the Hopkins Adapter # 37185. This will include everything that is needed to install the brake controller and connect the additional wires for the 7-way connector that is needed. I have attached the installation details and a helpful video demonstration for you to review.

The additional wires referenced in your question may not match up color to color with the OEM harness in your 2016 Ford F-150. The white wire from the Hopkins Adapter is the ground wire, the blue wire is for brake, the black is the hot lead/12V power wire and the purple wire is for auxiliary.

I recommend testing the wires in your F-150 for function using a circuit tester like # PTW2993. Based on my research, it looks like the brake switch wire in your F-150 may be a purple and white wire.

I have also attached a helpful brake controller installation article for you to look at.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

The easiest and best solution to convert the 4-way of your 2020 Ford F-150 to a 7-way and install a brake controller will be with the 7-way adapter part #37185 and the Curt Echo Brake Controller part #C51180. What you'll do is plug the 4-way of…

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Answer 2

When using an adapter like the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole #37185 on your 2017 Ford F-150 the reverse light wire will be a green and brown wire that you will splice into based on my research. The power wire will be an orange or red wire that…

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Answer 3

To install a brake controller like the Hopkins Agility part #HM47295 in your 2019 Ford F-150 you'd actually just need the #37185 which would plug into the 4-way you have at the rear of your truck and then you'd splice the blue wire of the…

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Answer 4

To install a brake controller on your 2017 Ford F-150 w/ factory tow package and 4-way connector, you will need to install Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole, part #37185. You will need to run 2 wires, to the front of the truck, the Black wire for 12 volt…

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Answer 5

Since the 2019 Ford F-150 doesn't have any trailer wiring you'd need to first start with a 4-way with part #18252 and then use a 7-way adapter part #37185 and you'd be set. If the trailer has brakes instead you'd need the #ETBC7 for…

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Answer 6

If you are just needing a 7-Way to activate the lights on your trailer then you will simply need to use the Hopkins #37185 that you referenced along with a No-Drill Mount Bracket #18140 as depicted at the start of the attached installation video on a…

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Answer 7

For a brake controller for your 2016 Ford F-150 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. This is a proportional brake controller…

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Answer 8

Sounds like you are wiring up a 7-way to a 2016 Ford F-150 with a 4-way. The orange 12 volt power wire that is ran to the connector on the rear frame is already active and does not need an additional circuit breaker.

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Answer 9

Any of our Proportional Brake Controllers will work with your 2002 Ford F-150. If your F-150 came with a 7-Way trailer connector from the factory, then there are custom fit wiring harness available to make the brake controller plug and play and…

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Answer 10

The Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, 7-Way, item #118242, fits the following vehicles. 2000 - 2003 Ford F-150 Stepside Models 1997 - 1999 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Stepside Models 2004 - 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage Series Stepside…

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Answer 11

The Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole #37185 is a universal part that will work on most vehicles and will require you to either run additional wiring for the charge line circuit, brake line and reverse light wires. These can either be new wiring…

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Answer 12

Yes, to install your Prodigy P2 brake controller, #90885, on your 2010 Ford F-150 with a 7 way, you will want the Tow Ready Plug-In Wiring Adapter, #22292, which you reference. If your F-150 only has a factory 4-way, you will also need to use the…

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Wire Connections for Installing Trailer Brake Controller on 2016 Ford F-150 with Factory 4-Way

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