Brake Controller Installation on 1996 Ford F-150

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I got a 1996 Ford pickup can you help me or send me a video how to install a brake control in my pickup can you help me please

asked by: Joe O

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Expert Reply:

I have added a link to a help article which details how to install a brake controller on your 1996 Ford F-150, and the exact parts you need are going to depend on if you have no factory trailer connector or the factory 4-way

Here is what your 1996 F-150 will need, depending on what you have:

No Factory Connector:
- 4-Flat Trailer Connector # 118316
- Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7

Factory 4-Flat:
- Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole # 37185

If you take a look at the help article, it details where the wiring is, and what you will need to do if you have the factory 4-flat or factory 7-way. If you do not have either of those, the help article on how to install a brake controller from scratch will guide you in the process.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

In order to install a 7-way trailer connector on the rear of your 1996 Ford F-150 you would want to use the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole part #37185. The adapter uses the existing 4-way harness and converts this to a 4 and 7-way trailer…

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Answer 2

I'm not able to access your shopping cart, but I am able to see the various products you checked out before you submitted your question, and I'd be happy to run through everything with you. For a brake controller, the Tekonsha Prodigy P2,…

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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Answer 12

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