Where Does a Trailer Brake Controller Plug In on a 2013 Ford F-150

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I have a P2 controller.. Is this the correct adapter for a 2013 FORD F150 STX?.. My new truck has the tow package but I cannot find the pre-wired plug. The dealership says its under the steering wheel. I found a plug taped to a cable under there.. but its empty.. no wires. Confused.

asked by: Chuck P

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The plug on a 2013 Ford F-150 to plug in a brake controller wiring harness is hidden pretty well. You actually have to temporarily remove a panel from the center console to access it. Wiring harness # 22292 is the correct wiring harness for you truck. I have indued a link to a video showing a typical installation that will help you locate the factory plug.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Brent L.

5/4/2020

I found the same situation as Chuck P on my 2013 f150 with tow package.. an empty adapter taped to the wiring harness next to the code reader port. No wires! Could it be that the factory failed to wire in a connector on these vehicles? If so, what would you do?

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Chris R.

5/7/2020

I'm not sure the plug you found is the factory brake controller port. The correct plug would be a bit further up the dash, and probably pretty well hidden. If you still can't find the (wired) brake controller plug after digging around some more please let me know.

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Brent L.

5/9/2020

Chris, I've done everything I know to do to locate that plug including removing the panel and metal plate under the steering wheel. I've laid on my back and traced every wiring harness with a flashlight. I'm confident it's not there.

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Chris R.

5/12/2020

Thanks for the info. I suppose it could be that the brake controller port just wasn't wired at the factory - you could always bring the truck up to a local Ford dealer just to be extra EXTRA sure. Otherwise you have a couple of options - you could just hardwire a traditional brake controller like the Prodigy P2 # 90885 in (using the Wiring Kit # 5506 will help) or you could go with the unique Curt Echo # C51180, which would prevent you from having to do any wiring. The Echo plugs right into the truck's existing 7-Way connector at the bumper and pairs to your smart phone via Bluetooth, so you wouldn't have to worry about the factory brake controller port/wiring at all.

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Answer 1

To install a brake controller on your 2021 Ford F-150 that does not have the factory tow package all you need is the 4-way kit part #C75WR, the #ETBC7 to covert it to a 7-way and wire in the brake controller and then a controller like the Brake EVN…

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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

According to Tekonsha, the #22292 wiring adapter is indeed the correct item to install a brake controller on your 2013 Ford F150. Keep in mind that if your truck was not equipped with the factory tow package, including the OEM 7-way, you might be…

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Answer 4

I wish there was a simple plug-in option for installing a 7-way on your 2015 Ford F-150 but there isn't at this time. Now if your trailer does not have brakes all you would need is the part #37185 as an adapter to convert the 4-way to a 7-way. If…

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Answer 5

There are 2 brackets that you can use for the Primus brake controller #TK90160. First, you can use #6927. I have linked a video of this part for you. And second, you could use #5280. I have linked a video of this part as well.

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Answer 6

It sounds like you may already have the factory towing package wiring present, so to install a 7 way connector on your 2013 Ford F-150 XL you can use the Curt #C55774, which will plug into the same port your 4 way is plugged into. I do recommend…

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Answer 7

Hey Roy, The only U-bolt kit we currently only offer for 1-1/2" square axles is part #CE23102, which only has a 3-3/8" length so it likely wouldn't be the best option for you. Instead you'll want to order the 1-1/2" Square…

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Answer 8

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Answer 9

I definitely recommend replacing your 3,500 lb 26 inch leaf springs with the 26 inch 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles #e22YR. The 4,500 lb would be too stiff and your ride would suffer so the better option by far are the 4k…

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Answer 10

The bearing part #L44649 has an inner diameter of 1.063 and is typically used in 3,500 lb axle hubs and the #L44643 has an inner diameter of 1 inch and is typically used on 2,000 lb axle hubs. If you can get me more info on your trailer like axle…

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Answer 11

If you are wanting to go to higher capacity leaf springs I would advise against it. The problem is that since the trailer axle is rated for 3,500 pounds you won't gain any additional capacity by switching to higher capacity springs. What it will…

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Answer 12

Leaf springs typically have the part #stamped on the strap that holds the leafs together at one end of the shorter leafs, or it is painted on the concave side of the springs. The part number can then be used to determine the capacity of the springs.…

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