Curt Echo Not Working Plugged Into 2016 Ford F-150

Updated 03/04/2025 | Published 09/26/2024

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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug-in w/ Bluetooth App - Up to 2 Axles - Proportional

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$289.95

10 Gauge Wire - Blue Primary - Per Foot

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Pollak Circuit Breaker - Cycling/Automatic Reset - 30 Amp - Straight Mount Bracket

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Question:

I had recently purchased the curt echo wireless brake controller for my 2016 Ford F150 and I plug it into my 7-way pin and no lights on the curt echo light up with the truck on. Do i need to plug a trailer cord into the curt echo and then plug it into my vehicle? Or do i have a defective unit?

asked by: Brendan S

Expert Reply:

Hi Brendan,

The issue is with the wiring on your 2016 Ford F-150, as the 12 volt power is sometimes off on the 7-way if you're not moving, as you can see from the cut out of the instructions I added for the Curt Echo # C51180.

So the 12 volt power needs to be routed directly to the positive terminal on your battery with 10 gauge wire # 10-1-1 and 30 amp circuit breaker # PK54530.

expert reply by: Kyle S

Curt Echo Instructions
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Bill

3/4/2025

Wouldnt his overcharge the trailer battery when truck is parked?

Robin H.

3/4/2025

@Bill it will be the same as your typical 7-way which only provides a maintenance charge and doesn't actually charge the battery. It won't overcharge the battery on your trailer.