Installing a Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller From Scratch in a 1993 Ford F-150  

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The red wire on the Tekonsha Voyager Brake Activator - Proportional, # 39510, connects to a wire on the brake light switch above the brake pedal. From the wires connected to the brake switch at the top of the brake pedal, find the wire carrying a signal only when the brake pedal is engaged. You will need a circuit tester like # PTW2993. Connect that wire to the brake controller red wire. The brake controller needs to be hardwired to install in your 1993 Ford F-150. For this installation, you will need Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118316, and a 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7.

You will start by installing the Custom Wiring, # 118316. I have included a link to the installation details and a video installation below. Installation is simple. The T-one harness plugs in line with your vehicles taillight wiring.

After the Custom Wiring is installed, you will need to install the ETBC7 kit. This kit allows for a 7 or 4 pole connection at the rear of the vehicle. It plugs into the 4 way you just installed and connects to the brake controller and vehicle battery.

After installing the 118316, ground the 7-Way white wire of the ETBC7 kit onto the vehicle frame. Connect the black wire in the grey duplex cable (included with the ETBC7 kit) to the black wire on the 7-Way. Then connect the white wire from the duplex to the blue wire on the 7-Way. Next, you will route the duplex cable under the vehicle to the engine compartment. Be careful not to run the wire where it can be pinched or burned.

Next, mount the brake controller where you will have easy access to it using the bracket and screws provided.

Last is to make the connections from the brake controller to the vehicle. On the duplex cable, now under the hood, separate the white brake wire from the 12-volt black wire. The white wire gets routed through the firewall, under the dash, into the vehicle. This wire connects to the blue wire from the brake controller. The black wire gets connected to the positive battery terminal via a 40 amp circuit breaker. Mount the circuit breakers under the hood or dash, then route the black hot lead to the 40 amp breaker via ring terminals, and then to the positive battery terminal.

The black wire on the brake controller connects to a 20 or 30 amp circuit breaker (see the brake controller instructions for which circuit breaker to use) and then to the positive battery terminal. Route the brake controller white wire to the negative battery terminal. From the wires connected to the brake switch at the top of the brake pedal, find the wire carrying a signal only when the brake pedal is engaged. You will need a circuit tester like the Quickee # 3808. Connect that wire to the brake controller red wire. I have also included 2 videos that show the installation of an ETBC7 kit.

I have included an FAQ on wiring a brake controller from scratch that contains a little more detail.

expert reply by: Michael H

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