Wiring and Brake Controller Needed for 1996 Ford F-150 with 4-Way Flat

Updated 03/15/2025 | Published 03/09/2025

Question:

Yes, I have a 1996 Ford F150 XLT WITH A 4 FLAT. I want to pull a covered trailer with 2 axles with breaks. What is the easy way to get this done and install a break controller. I dont want to cut a bunch of wires.

asked by: John W

Expert Reply:

Hey John, thanks for reaching out!

If the 4-Way on your 1996 Ford F-150 is from the factory then the only wire splicing you'll need to do is with the Adapter # 37185, which plugs into your 4-Way and then you'll connect the rest of the wires to the wire bundle at the back of your truck.

Once that's connected all you'll do is plug in a pigtail adapter and your brake controller under the driver's side dash of your truck! If you don't already have the brake controller, then I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # TK42UR. This comes with the adapter you need for your truck and is one of the most well-known controllers on the market due to it being reliable and easy to use.

Please feel free to reach back out if you have any other questions!

expert reply by: Jon G

Judy W.

3/13/2025

Thanks so much you were very helpful. I will order soon. John Worth

Jon G.

3/14/2025

@JudyW Happy to help out!

John W.

3/14/2025

ok hi i am wrong what i have is the 7 pin ford on the rear of my bumper POLLAK/FORD XL3T-14A624-B X89022 I found the plug in the truck under the ash tray wires top of plug Left to Right RED GREEN BLUE. BOTTOM IS RIGHT TO LEFT WHITE BROWN. Does anybody have a controller that will plug into the factor plug under dash. vin number 1FTEF15N8TNA11463

Jon G.

3/15/2025

@JohnW The Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # TK42UR comes with the adapter you'll need even if you have the factory 7-Way!