Brake Controller Recommendation for 2016 Ford F-150 with Factory 4-Way

Published 04/27/2018

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Question:

I have a 16 f150 xlt without the tow package. I added a hitch and I already had a 4 pin plug at the bumper. What do I need to do to add a trailer brake controller?

asked by: Michael V

Expert Reply:

For a brake controller 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 that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes.

To install it requires the install harness part # 22292 and it'll be wired up minus a few connections you'll have to make under the vehicle frame.

If you check out the picture I attached you'll see where to find the trailer wiring under the rear of your 2016 Ford F-150. The two wires pointed out are the ones you'd need to extend to a 7-way like the part # 37185. The blue one is the brake output and goes to the blue wire of the 7-way and the orange goes to the black wire. Your current 4-way then plugs into the 4-way of the # 37185 and you'd be good.

expert reply by: Jameson C