If your reverse light circuit is not functioning on your 2001 Ford F-150 then it could be a blown or missing fuse in the tow package wiring. Under the hood in the power distribution box, check the fuse in location 6 and the relay in location 203. If either is blown or missing then it will need to be replaced.
The other option is to run the wire associated with the center pin on the factory 7-Way to a reverse light wire behind one of the reverse lights and tap into it using a quick splice... view full answer...
I'm a bit confused by the description of your set up. You mention that the Eaz-Lift set up is rated at 14000 towing/1400 tongue weight, but then go on to say the bars are rated at 600 lbs.
If your spring bars are rated at a maximum of 600 lbs, it means that the tongue weight of the trailer plus the weight of anything stowed behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle cannot exceed the rating of the spring bars. It's vitally important that you're aware of the total tongue weight of your set-up.... view full answer...
To determine if your current controller is wired up correctly you will need to test the 4 wires coming out of the Tekonsha Voyager part # 39510. The black wire should have 12 volts on it at all times, the red wire should only see voltage when the brakes of your tow vehicle are applied, the white wire will be the ground wire for the controller and the blue wire carries the signal to your 7-way.
I suspect the problem is on the black wire since the controller since it sounds like the controller... view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Curt and he said that what you are experiencing with your Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Ford OEM Legs # C16530-16017 is normal. This hitch is not designed to be able to be moved by hand. To help prevent movement and chucking (noise), this hitch was made with very tight clearances. Because of that it's not going to be able to be moved front to back by hand. view full answer...
You can install an aftermarket brake controller on your truck, but there is not one available that will install in the dash of your vehicle. Ford does not allow the manufacturer of their OEM controller to produce an aftermarket version.
I would check all of the wiring, especially at the connector at the rear of the truck, before going to the dealer or purchasing a new brake controller. There is a possibility that a loose connection is causing your ITBC to malfunction.
If you decide to... view full answer...
The fuse and relay is located in the power distribution box located under the hood on the inside of the drivers side fender close to the firewall. Your owners manual should be able to give you the specific fuse location. view full answer...
It sounds like the harness you installed on your friends 2019 Ford Escape was like the Tekonsha T-One # 118802. I do not recommend picking up power from another source other than the battery as that is a feature that is created to protect the vehicle's harness from a short and could affect any warranty claims if a problem arises.
It is weird that only the turn signals are not working. I would start with verifying that the connectors are full seated into the taillight harness, and that... view full answer...
Did the error message happen to pop up when you were making a tighter than usual turn? If so that would mean the connector probably got slightly pulled out around the corner and stopped making contact with the plug of your truck.
You really will want to install a 7-way in the bed of your truck with a kit like the part # 41157 as that will prevent this from happening again. The 7-way cable of your trailer just won't be long enough to reach the 7-way at the bumper. view full answer...
Since you've already checked other trailers and concluded that the truck is indeed the issue, there are a couple of things you can try first before doing anything.
I recommend checking your connector for any moisture or corrosion first. If some moisture or anything like that got into your connector, then that may have caused a short in your circuit, in turn causing your truck's connector to not function.
You can also check to see if your 7-way is receiving power by testing the brake and... view full answer...
While I'm not sure what happened, I can give you a bit of troubleshooting to attempt which hopefully helps so you can use that new trailer of yours.
You started off correctly by taking a look at the fuses and going through your owner's manual to find them, an important first step that not enough people do so we can knock that off the list. Since you said you were "fairly certain" your wiring is correct I think we should pretty much try everything just to be on the safe side. So use your... view full answer...
The green light on the Voyager brake controller # 39510 means that it is sensing a trailer; specifically that the circuit to the brake magnets on the trailer is completed. When you see that green light without a trailer connected then the controller is sensing power draw from somewhere else.
The most likely culprit is a dirty or corroded vehicle side trailer connector. Corrosion can cause a short and make the controller think that a trailer is connected. Make sure that the connector is... view full answer...
Typically when you start seeing the "Trailer Disconnected" error on trucks like your 2015 Ford F-250 that are equipped with the factory brake controller, the issue is coming from somewhere along the brake output wire between the controller and 7-Way. Since you replaced the 7-Way and module at the rear, you know the problem isn't there. All the fuses are okay as well which means the controller should be getting appropriate power for operation.
At this point I recommend testing the brake... view full answer...
Your Curt Pop-In Ball for Factory Ford and Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitches - 2-5/16" Diameter Ball # C60601 lifts the pin when that lever is lifted. Because that lever is broken off you will need to lift that pin and turn it 90 degrees to release the ball bearings that hold the hitch ball in the unit frame.
You may want to use some penetrating oil below where you need to grip the pin just to allow a more free movement of the pin and the ball bearings. view full answer...
The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56093 is a confirmed fit for all models of 2016 Ford Taurus except the police interceptors. With brake, turn, and flashers it shows you are getting the power on that wire, but with the running tail lights and license plate lights not working you are not getting signal from that constant power wire. that is the brown wire coming from the module. It sounds like the ground wire needs a better connection, so... view full answer...
Somehow power is trickling through the brake controller into the brake or stop light circuit. This can happen when the brake controller is not wired properly, but this is probably not the case since you used the factory brake controller port.
There is a common problem with the Activator manual slides not going all the way back to their 0 position. Try cycling the slide a few times. Slide it all the way over to maximum and let it snap back into 0. If you release the slide gently, it can... view full answer...
Your problem sounds like it may be an issue with a short between the blue wire and the stop light wire. If this is the case there is most likely some corrosion in the trailer connector on the truck or trailer end or there is a ground issue somewhere. Moisture in the connector can also cause this issue.
To make sure that the controller is not the problem you can test it with a voltmeter. Connect the tester between the red and white wires on the brake controller and then activate the manual... view full answer...
The Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator for Disc Brakes # K71-651 is confirmed to be compatible with all factory integrated brake controllers from Ford, so it should work just fine with yours.
That being said, if your factory controller is a proportional one, like most factory controllers, you must be moving for the Dexter actuator to come on via the brake pedal, so if you're testing it while the vehicle is parked, this is why the brakes aren't activating. When testing,... view full answer...
There are a few possibilities that could be causing the problem with the running lights for your 2014 Ford F-150's trailer.
First, when you reconnected the wires, there may still be some of the wiring exposed. If that wiring is touching the metal frame, it could be grounding out the running lights. That would prevent them from functioning. Make sure none of the wiring is touching the frame of your trailer (except for where the ground wire is supposed to, of course).
Second, when the circuits... view full answer...
A modulite like the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118566 you have on your 2013 Ford Escape should not take power from the battery unless the lighting functions are activated and you have a trailer connected. The reason is, that's when it gets a signal from the lights which tells it - so to speak - to draw power.
So it isn't normal for the modulite to draw power unless it is being used, and I can say that this is the first time I've ever heard of the connection being made between a battery... view full answer...
We have a way for you to figure this out! It doesn't include diagrams, but we can get it.
Unfortunately, your 2004 Ford Expedition doesn't have any documentation on what each wire's function is. The best I can do for diagrams is link to a help article that has color standards for 7-ways. Those can change from manufacturer to manufacturer, but you can get an idea for what the wires are supposed to do.
The best thing to do disconnect the old connector and the new one (if you've already... view full answer...
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