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Recommended Hardwired Brake Controller for a 2021 Lincoln Aviator  

Updated 08/18/2022 | Published 08/17/2022

Question:

Will this controller work for a linclon aviator 2021 for a liteweight 2 axel trailer? Thank you

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Yes, the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item # RED52VR will fit your 2021 Lincoln Aviator but you may need an extra part to make it work. Ford didn't add in the factory ports on quite a few of their 2021 vehicles because of covid related parts shortages so you will need to hardwire one in. The main issue you will encounter is finding the brake switch and tapping into it. It will be a red wire coming off of your pedal. If you can not find it or it is not large enough to tap into you will want to use the Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit item # RM-751000.

The Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit item # RM-751000 works by sensing when your brake pedal moves. This will send the signal to the brake controller to activate your trailer's brakes. I have linked a screenshot from the instructions that will show you how to install it and make the connection to the Universal Wiring Harness included with item # RED52VR. The Stop Light Switch blue wire will go to the red wire on the universal harness. Then you will connect the black to your battery, the white to a suitable ground, and the blue wire from the harness to the blue brake controller wire coming off of your Aviators 7-Way.

If your Aviator does not have a 7-way you will need item # ETBC7 to add one. This will connect to your 4-way and provide all the additional wiring needed to power your trailer brakes and control them with item # RED52VR.

If you are not wanting to cut and splice wires I recommend the Curt Echo item # C51180. The Echo plugs directly into your Aviator's 7-Way connector and allows you to control the settings through an app on your phone. The Echo is also a proportional brake controller that slows or stops your trailer when your Aviator decelerates. It uses Bluetooth to communicate with your phone so you will never have to worry about losing signal. If your phone dies it automatically uses the default settings you program in.

If you like the reassurance of a manual override button you will want the Manual Override Button for Curt Echo Brake Controller item # C83HR. You can mount it wherever you want it inside your vehicle.


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