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Where is the Brake Controller Installation Plug on a 2000 Ford F-250  

Updated 06/17/2021 | Published 06/15/2021



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2000 F350 SRW 4x4 7.3 diesel with 6-speed manual. Cannot find factory gray plug for wiring harness. Current 7-pin trailer plug at receiver is hot controls all lights and signals. But no brake controller so am trying to install Curt Triflex and harness both purchased from etrailer. Advice?

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The plug you're looking for on your 2000 Ford F-250 is likely located behind some of the wire looms or possibly even tucked away in a nook off to the side when you remove the dash panel, but it will be there somewhere. Once you find this plug you'll be able to use the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In # C51322 to install the Curt Tri-Flex # C74VV. I've linked a few installation videos of brake controllers that use a brake controller adapter plug so you can get an idea of where it might be on your truck behind the wire looms or off to the side.

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