Does Dealer Need to Turn on Aftermarket Brake Controller in a 2015 Ford F-150?

Updated 06/13/2017 | Published 06/12/2017

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Question:

I have a 2015 F-150 and need a brake controller, I have the towing package so the wiring is already behind the dash. My question is on 2015 and up the factory controller requires you get the dealership to hook up a computer and turn the brake controller on, do you still need to do this with an aftermarket controller and can you recommend a good plug-and-play model?

asked by: Christian

Expert Reply:

There will be no need for you to go to take your 2015 Ford F-150 to the dealer to have them turn on an aftermarket brake controller. The brake controller I recommend that you need only an adapter for is the Curt Discovery # C84VV.

Since you already have the factory tow package, just use the Plug-In Wiring Adapter # C51436.

Plug one side into the brake controller and the other side into the wiring on your F-150 and you are done.

expert reply by: Kyle S