Brake Controller for 1999 Ford Expedition with Factory Tow Package

Updated 11/12/2026 | Published 11/11/2026

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Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In

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Universal Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob

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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - Dash Knob - Up to 2 Axles - Proportional

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Question:

Brand new to the brake controller game, have a 1999 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer edition with 5.4 Triton V8, tow package and 7-way plug in rear. Would you mind helping me with all items necessary to outfit my vehicle for trailer brake control.

asked by: James H

Expert Reply:

Welcome to the brake controller game James! We're glad you're here. With the factory equipment you already have on your vehicle, adding a brake controller will be really straightforward. I'd definitely recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller with Custom Harness # RED96CR. This kit includes both the brake controller and the vehicle specific wiring harness, so you won't have to worry about splicing into your factory wiring. The harness simply plugs into the controller and the factory brake controller port underneath your dash.

This is a proportional controller which is going to be preferable over the somewhat older time delayed style. Proportional controllers detect and match your vehicles deceleration in real time, sending a "proportional" amount of braking power back to the trailer. Time delayed controllers send a pre set amount of braking power back to the trailer regardless of how urgently you need the trailer to stop. I also really like the small control knob design of the Redarc. Rather than having a bulky brake controller mounted under your dash, you can tuck the main control unit out of sight and install the knob somewhere that's easy to reach. You simply turn the knob to adjust the trailer braking power and press it to manually activate the trailer brakes.

For a clean installation, I'd consider adding the Universal Mounting Panel # 331-TPSI-001. This gives the control knob a nice, finished appearance when mounted in your dash. If you have an unused factory knockout panel and would prefer to mount the knob there, let me know. We may have a mounting panel that's a better match for that location.

Did you recently purchase a trailer with electric brakes?

expert reply by: Christopher H