Brake Controller For A 2023 Ford Ranger With Factory 4 Flat

Updated 09/25/2025 | Published 05/06/2025

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Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - Up to 3 Axles - Proportional

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Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long

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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires

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Question:

I have a Tekonsha Primus IQ P2 that I removed from my previous vehicle. I would like to use this in my Ford Ranger 2023, is that valid? I need the mounting bracket and all wires necessary to go to a seven blade connector for the trailer I pull. This truck does have a four pin trailer connector near the hitch. Does that imply it is definitely a factory tow package. If the Primus wont work, can you give me the parts, including any special adapter for this pick up that will get me trailering? thanks

asked by: Bill K

Expert Reply:

Hey Bill,

You can absolutely use your Primus IQ on your 2023 Ford Ranger! The installation will be a bit different, since there is not a plug and play adapter for your vehicle it will need to be spliced in.

If you do not have the universal harness it came with originally we do have a replacement, # 20127. This would just plug into the back of the controller and then splice into the vehicle. For your Ford Ranger, the 4 flat plug that is on it would be considered "without a factory tow package". With that said you would need our item # ETBC7 to get that 7 pole connector in the rear for the trailer, and to be able to activate those brakes with a brake controller. This will have the bracket you mentioned included with it!

Let me know what you think about that set up!

expert reply by: Nick S

Bill K.

5/16/2025

I also need a mountung bracket for the actual primus to be mounted near the steering wheel.

Nick S.

5/19/2025

@BillK The replacement bracket for that brake controller is going to be # 2178.

Bill K.

9/20/2025

Hi Nick, Bill Kinn here again. Unfortunately, my wife was involved in a terrible accident with her Ford Ranger 2023. She is recovering nicely but the vehicle is totaled so we had to get another one and we got a Ford Ranger 2024. It does have a seven pin connector at the bumper so now I need to fit the Tekonsha Primus IQ P2 to that vehicle and I also need a bracket to hold the Primus under the dash. Can you tell me what I need to buy and do I need to get a mechanic or someone to install this or is it plug-in play thank you.

Bill K.

9/20/2025

I forgot to say I only have the Primus. I don't have any wires.

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William K.

5/25/2025

# 20127 When I was previously researching this on my own, I had indicated I have a 2023 Ford Ranger so when I went back to see about buying that wiring system above, that attached to the controller to be spliced in, it said this does not fit your vehicle selection. Specifically the popup window said this item does not fit your vehicle 2023 Ford Ranger so now what?

Nick S.

5/27/2025

@WilliamK That is a great question! Our website should not be reflecting that. Any splice in harness is a universal application, it will work with any vehicle. # 20127 is saying the same thing on my end about the 23' Ranger. I am going to get that fixed, but for your application this is the part you will want to go with, and it will work with your vehicle.