Installation of Curt Venturer Brake Controller # C74VV in 2011 Ford F-150

Updated 05/08/2014 | Published 05/06/2014

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Question:

I recently bought one from action caps asked them for the adaptor for a ford 150 2011 They told me that I didnt need one just hard wire it to the Ford adapter kit that came with the truck First the red light comes on briefly then only the green light comes on there is no sign of green bars I read in an article in order for the controller to work properly you must use its plug and not hardwire it Can you help

asked by: Zay

Expert Reply:

Your 2011 Ford F-150 has a quick-connect port under the dash to allow for convenient plug-in installation of a trailer brake controller. The harness part you referenced, part # C51436, provides this connection instead of forcing you to hard-wire the unit.

Your harness may be pinned out incorrectly for your 2011 F-150. Please refer to the linked article which explains the correct pin assignments for the harness you have. It may just be necessary for you to relocate the ground and brake wire signals by reversing the pin locations on the plug. The article includes photos that should make this easy.

expert reply by: Adam R