Parts Needed to Add a P3 Brake Controller to a 2016 Ford Transit T250 or Transit Connect
Question:
T250 transit connect 2016 how hard for hook up is there a plug in harness under the dash
asked by: Mike H
Expert Reply:
For the 2016 model year Ford had both a Transit Connect and a Transit T250 but in either case there isn't a wiring harness to plug in a brake controller so one will have to be hardwired in. It is not all that difficult at all; just a lot of running wires to various places on the vehicle.
With the Transit Connect you would first need to install a 4-Way # C56327 (if you don't have one already) and then install # ETBC7 which will add the 7-Way and provide the wiring for a brake controller. I have included some links that show and explain the ETBC7 installation for you. Those links will also help with some parts of the 22114 installation.
If the vehicle already has a 7-Way trailer connector then you will just need wiring kit # 5506 and you can follow the relevant parts of the ETBC7 links.
For a brake controller I recommend the P3 # 90195 because it is easy to set up and use and it is reliable. Plus it has many features making it more user-friendly such as easy to understand diagnostics.
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Wiring Kit for 2, 4, 6, and 8 Brake Electric Trailer Brake Controllers
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- Trailer Brake Controller
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
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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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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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- Proportional Controller
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- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
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