Recommended Brake Controller for a 2018 Ford Explorer (All Models)

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We have a Ford Explorer 2018 Platinum, with tow package - But apparently the tow package doesnt include anything. We would like to add an Electric Brake Controller to control the brakes of a camper trailer. Ford said they dont have one. We need to do after market. What do you recommend? How much will it cost? Is it something I could install myself?

asked by: Paul R

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In order to install a brake controller on a 2018 Ford Explorer (All Models) you'd first need to start with a trailer wiring harness, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector part # 118272 is what I recommend. It would however require part # PK12711U and part # C57202. Then for a brake controller, the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 is the easiest to install option and uses something you are already comfortable with so it's most user friendly. I highly recommend this for weekend warriors.

expert reply by: Conner L

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To install your Reese Pod brake controller in your 2018 Ford Explorer will require the install harness part #3035-P which is a confirmed fit. If you check out the 9:55 mark of the install video I attached to this page you'll see where to find the…

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Yes, the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers part #C51322 will allow you to use a Curt brake controller like the Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller part #C51170 on a 2020 Ford Explorer (All Models). I checked with Curt just…

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The Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller #C24VV you are looking at is a proportional controller. This means when you press on the brakes the controller is going to have an inertia sensor which then factors in how quickly the vehicle is stopping…

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Hello Marcia, I can definitely point you in the right direction. Did the after factory 7-way kit you installed include the necessary wires for a brake controller? I would like to know exactly what 7-way you had installed since it is not OEM. The…

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Hey Mark, welcome back! This is very much a case of "you get what you pay for." The Curt TruTrack 2P #C95MJ you looked at is a good option if you tow your trailer a short distance once or twice a year. If you tow with any frequency and you…

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So the controller resets every time you apply and release the brakes? You might check to make sure you made all the connections correctly when you wired it to the correct functions. Most likely it sounds like there's an issue with the red and…

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There are two different locations for your PIN for the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional #C51180. One is under the cap on the Echo itself. The other is on the quick reference card that came with the Echo. This…

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Many of the ball mounts we offer that we offer that fit 2 inch receivers like part #2753 which has a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop, that are designed to be able to use in a rise or drop position by simply turning it upside down, without losing any…

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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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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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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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