Does Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller Fit 2020 Ford Ranger

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Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional Will this work with Lane-Keeping System, Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Information System on 2020 Ford Ranger XLT with the Factory Tow Package? Thanks

asked by: Doug H

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The early versions of the Curt Echo Mobile part # C51180 had issues with the new Ford Rangers like your 2020 model but they updated the controller and now it works perfectly fine with the 2020 models like yours.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I have a replacement option for you, but unfortunately the older models of the Curt Echo Wireless #C51180 like yours do not have the upgraded hardware and load resistors to work properly with your new 2020 Ford Ranger. The only option will be to…

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The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 will absolutely work on your 2019 Ford Ranger. In fact, I have linked a video below for you to check out showing the Echo in use on a 2019 Ford Ranger. It is the easiest brake controller on the…

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If there are no lights shown on the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part #C51180 once plugged in then the device is not receiving power. If the device is not receiving power the first thing you will want to do is test the 12 volt pin on the…

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The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 is compatible with a 2019 Ford Ranger's BLIS (blind spot information system). However, it is NOT compatible with a 2019 Ranger that has the Smart Trailer Tow option. The Smart Trailer is…

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The 2019 Ford Ranger can be fitted with an aftermarket brake controller but Ford did not make this very easy. The best option will be the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part #C51180 because it does not require splicing and that's…

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Yes, there is another option to add a brake controller to your Ranger. Since you have the factory tow package, I recommend the Curt Echo In-Line Wireless Brake Controller item #C79DR. The controller plugs in behind your 7-way with included…

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Yes the Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller part #C51180 will work great on your 2020 Ford Explorer that has the factory 7-way as it can fit basically any vehicle with a functioning 7-way.

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There is no specific settings for the Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 on your 2019 Ford Ranger when towing your 20ft travel trailer. You will want to drive with the brake controller and find the settings that feel best for you. You want to…

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According to Curt, there isn't anything specific about your Ranger that would change the setup procedure of the Curt #C51180 Echo wireless brake controller. My contact at Curt recommends deleting the app from your phone, clearing cache in your…

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Yes, the Curt Echo #C51180 work work on any vehicle with an active 7-way so it will work on all of the trucks you mentioned and will work on future ones as well. I attached a review video for more info on it as well.

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Answer 11

The Curt Echo mobile brake controller part #C51180 only requires having one of the connections made. It needs the 12 volt accessory circuit connection made but not the brake output circuit. I attached a help article that covers the connections that…

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The Curt #C51180 will work just fine with a vehicle that is equipped with an OEM or aftermarket brake controller. The Echo will not receive any output from the existing controller, as the Echo doesn't have a pin to receive any output from the…

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