Recommended Plug In Brake Controller for a 1996 Ford F-350

Updated 11/06/2018 | Published 11/05/2018

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7-Way Pre-Wired Car Connector, 7' Lead

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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford, Lincoln, Mercury

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Question:

Hello I have a 96 at 350 diesel dually and am trying to hook up a trailer brake controller and was wondering what originally hooked into that vehicle with factory connectors that are already in place on the vehicle? Witch controller and 7 pin were used im not trying to cut and crimp any wires

asked by: Kyle

Expert Reply:

For your 1996 Ford F-350, I recommend using the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller part # TK90160. The Tekonsha Primus IQ is an excellent option for you. It has multiple boost levels for different trailers, integrated safeguards that protect the vehicle/trailer/brake controller, and it will run continuous diagnostic checks to ensure everything is in order when you need it to be.

If you take a look at the 3:23 mark in the attached install video, you can see the location of the plug if present. If you have this plug then you are also going to want to use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter part # 3035-P as this will allow for plug and play installation. If you do not have this plug then unfortunately the only option is to hardware the controller.

It sound like you may also be looking for a 7-way trailer connector as well. If that is the case then hardwiring will be your only option as they do not make a replacement plug-in 7-way wiring harness for your F-350 to my knowledge. I recommend the 7-Way Pre-Wired Car Connector part # 20023. If you need help with installation I am sure most local mechanics would be able to assist.

expert reply by: Conner L