Brake Controller For A 2018 Ford Explorer With After Factory 7 Way
Updated 03/14/2024 | Published 03/13/2024
Question:
I have a 2018 ford explorer xlt and have a hitch/wiring with a 7way plug installed after factory. Can you tell me what break controller I would need for this vehicle? They all say I need this extra kit that looks like it comes with a 7way, but I already have that.... just want to make sure I get everything I need. Thank you
asked by: Marcia K
Expert Reply:
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 aftermarket 7-way kits we sell such at the # ETBC7 kit you mentioned, do include brake control wires. So, as long as this is what you had installed, you can use really any brake controller of your choice since the necessary wires will already be present under the dash. It will be a simple matter if mounting the controller and connecting the 4 wires. If you can tell me exactly what 7-way kit you had installed, I can give you a bit more specifics, but most 7-way kits should include the necessary wires.
As far as the brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195. I like this one because it is our most user friendly and dependable controller. It has an LCD display which gives you towing info and diagnostic in real time. It also has large, accessible buttons which make it easy to use while operating a vehicle. You can easily install it using the included 4-wire pigtail.
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Marcia K.
3/13/2024
Thank you for responding! I am unsure of which 7way I have. I know I purchased it through etrailer last year, along with a hitch receiver. I can not find that order number as I unfortunately deleted the email, but it would have been whatever wiring harness was recommended to me at the time I purchased the receiver.