How to Locate the Brake Switch Wire on a 2012 Ford Escape to Install a Trailer Brake Controller
Updated 04/25/2013 | Published 08/21/2012
Question:
could someone tell me where do I find, the wire color and location, where do I have to plug the red wire of my tekonsha p3
asked by: Yannick
Expert Reply:
In order to find the correct wire to connect to the brake controller red wire on your 2012 Ford Escape, you will need to use a circuit tester, like # PTW2993 if needed. You will need to probe the wires with the tester on the brake switch located above the brake pedal.
You want the wire that shows a signal only when the brake pedal is pressed. If you find a wire that also shows a signal when the turn signals or headlights are on it is not the correct wire. I have included an FAQ link that should help.
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Jim E.
4/20/2013
On my 2010 Escape the brake switch has four leads which are color coded. Which color wire is the cold side for interface with the trailer brake controller? I have been led to believe that two of the four wires are for the cruise control over ride. I could do the meter test route but thought some one might know the wire color.