Adapter Needed to Install the Curt Discovery on a 2005 Ford F-150

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Im looking at getting the Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller C51120 for my 2005 Ford F150 crew cab fx4. Which wiring harness adapter do I need to fit I to my factory plug? Thanks,

asked by: Jon

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To install the Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller # C84VV on your 2005 Ford F-150 you will need the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter # C51322.

This connector will be found under the dash on your driver side. I have attached a video of this adapter being used to install the Curt Venturer on a 2004 F-250 that you can use as a reference.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Hello Randy. The issue you are describing sounds like either a short on the brake wire on your 7-way, or a ground issue. The first thing to do is check the ground on your 7-way and make sure it is grounded to a good clean metal surface. Next check…

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Answer 2

Hello Dan, I can definitely help with this. It is completely normal for the Curt TriFlex brake Controller #C24VV to show the current gain setting when the brakes are applied, or when the manual override is pressed. It sounds like you have the gain…

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Answer 3

To use the Curt TriFlex brake controller #C24VV with your 2004 Ford F-150 you will also need pigtail #C51322. The vehicle specific harnesses are sold separately because not all versions of a given vehicle are able to use the specific wiring harness.…

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Answer 4

The Curt brake controller install harness part #C51322 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2007 Ford F-150.This adapter plugs into the port on your vehicle's built-in brake control wiring harness. For most applications, this harness…

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Answer 5

The Hopkins Agility Trailer Brake Controller part 47295 and the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller part #C24VV are both fine options and very similar in their proportional design. That said, I recommend the Curt TriFlex because it's physically…

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Answer 6

On your 2005 Ford F-150 with the towing package, there will be a port under the dash that the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter, part #C51322 plugs into. I have attached a photo that has a red arrow pointing to the location on your truck. The Curt Venturer…

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Answer 7

I attached an install video that uses the 7-way adapter part #37185 and a Tekonsha brake controller but it would be the same process as any Curt brake controller like the #C24VV since the wire colors are the same.

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Answer 8

The Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller #C24VV with Wiring Adapter #C51436 is a very good option for your 2009 Ford F-150, though to mount it you will need to use the included mounting bracket and screw it in under the dash. If you (understandably)…

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Answer 9

Hey Christa, so the Curt Triflex part #C24VV shouldn't be draining your battery since it should be going into a sleep mode when not in use. To cut power to it you would need to unplug it at the rear of the controller. There isn't a master…

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Answer 10

For a great brake controller at a great price I would recommend the Curt Triflex Brake Controller part #C24VV. This is a proportional brake controller that will sense how much braking power the tow vehicle is applying and will proportionately apply…

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Answer 11

To replace the existing trailer brake controller on your 2009 Ford F-150 with a Curt proportional unit, such as the Curt TriFlex #C24VV, you can indeed use the same Plug-In Adapter part #C51436 that you used before. You will just need to unplug your…

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