How to Install a Brake Controller and 7-Way on a 2017 Ford Edge

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I have a 2017 ford edge with factory trailer hitch i need to purchase a trailer brake controller can you help me in choosing the right one for my vehicle.

asked by: Mike

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Absolutely! For your 2017 Ford Edge, I recommend using either the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90885 or the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90195. The P2 and P3 are our two top selling brake controllers due to their integrated safeguards and built-in diagnostic checks. The main difference between the two is that the P3 has a nicer display with larger easy to use buttons.

In order to install either of the above brake controllers you are going to first need a 4-way trailer connector if you do not already have one and for this I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118669 for SE and SEL models or part # 118677 for Sport and Titanium models. Neither of these harnesses will require you to cut or splice any wires as they are both almost entirely plug and play.

Once you have a 4-way installed you are then going to need a 4 to 7-way adapter and for this I recommend the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller part # ETBC7 which also comes with everything else you will need to install a brake controller. I have attached install videos of this whole process for you

expert reply by: Conner L

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William J.

8/14/2024

Interested in video for installing brake controller on 2015 ford edge sel already has tow package Need to add brake controller

Robin H.

8/14/2024

@WilliamJ we don't have an installation video for a 2015 Ford Edge with the tow package. The closest thing we have is the video attached below for a 2016 where a 7-way was also installed using the # ETBC7. If you have a 4-way right now you also need the # ETBC7 to add a 7-way before the brake controller installation. If you already have a 7-way it won't be exactly the same but you can use it as a guide. If you're having trouble identifying factory wiring to connect the brake controller I would reach out to a local dealer to see if they have any information on it.

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Answer 1

The only way you'd be able to utilize and factory trailer wiring on your 2018 Ford Edge would be to contact a Ford dealer as we do not have anything for that setup. We have trailer wiring that will fit and work well on your Titanium but it…

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Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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Hey Jason, Really good questions and we can definitely address them. The tow package on your 2018 Ford Edge only gives the 4-way and there isn't a different option for the 7-way. So because you already have the 4-way with the tow package, the…

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You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the #118677. So the easiest to install brake controller that also works really well is the Curt Echo Mobile part #C51180. Basically this just plugs into an active…

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We actually have a great article on exactly this subject that I have attached below. It will walk you through all the items you need to add electric brakes to a trailer like your Scamp 13 footer. This will also give you a good idea as to if it's…

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There isn't a quick-install brake controller port on a 2018 Ford Edge Titanium with a tow package for installing a brake controller. In fact the only brake controller we offer that can fit the versions of the 2018 Ford Edge Titanium with the tow…

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Yes most of the T@G campers I have seen use the Yakima 54" Tracks for Roof Racks part #Y01127 base tracks. You can get evrything you need in one kit with the Yakima HardTop SL Roof Rack - 60" CoreBar Crossbars - 54" Tracks part #Y01618…

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If your Sears Model #7271 X-Cargo Carrier is actually a #3007271 carrier then this Replacement Latch for SportRack Explorer Cargo Box, item #03347, will be the correct part. If you have a different box part number let me know and I will be glad to…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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