The Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, part # 118242 connects in-line with the main harness and the small harness that goes to the tail light. It is basically a T-connection. You will pull the two factory connectors apart, plug-in the 7-Way harness.
If there is not a mounting bracket for a 7-way connector, you will need to use Mounting Bracket, part # PK12711U.
I have linked a video install of a brake controller that also shows the installation of the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring,... view full answer...
Actually you have a couple of options. First, you could use harness # C51322 in place of the harness for your 1999 Ford F-150. It will plug into the Curt brake controller and the truck. This is the easiest option.
The other option is to cut off the plug on the Curt brake controller # C84VV and hardwire it to the Ford harness. You would have to know the functions of the wires on the Ford harness. It may be labeled or printed on the harness.
If your Ford harness has Red, Light Green, White,... view full answer...
If your 1998 Ford F-250 has the factory 7-pole trailer connector at the bumper, then you should have the brake controller plug under the dash. The factory brake controller plug is located under the dash, near the center console. I have attached a photo of the vehicle side of an adapter. You will want to find the plug that will match up with the end of the adapter in the photo I have attached. I suggest double checking, but it sounds like you have found the correct plug under the dash.
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First, many brake controllers actually come with a universal harness with one end that plugs into the back of the controller and on the other end are just blunt cut wires, no plug. Some vehicles that can have a plug will have an optional harness, sold separately, that has a plug on each end.
Your 1997 Ford F-150 could have had a factory brake controller connector to plug in a controller but it sounds like it was removed. If anyone has that part it would be a Ford dealer. But it isn't something... view full answer...
After installation of the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 65025, you will not reinstall the lower fascia.
I would not recommend installing and removing the hitch repeatedly. It will be difficult to access the hardware each time and you also risk the chance of loosing the hardware.
Te secure accessories attached to part # 65025, you may be interested in the Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock, part # e98882.
I have linked instructions for the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer... view full answer...
In order to determine the wiring functions on your 1997 Ford F-150, you are going to have to use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 if needed. Have someone run through the various functions in the truck while you test with the circuit tester.
The problem is that vehicle manufacturers can use any color wire they want for any purpose, and it changes from year to year and sometimes even within the same year (I have seen it). Because of this there is no standard and testing is the only way to... view full answer...
The two hitches you were looking at, Draw-Tite part # 75065 and Hidden Hitch part # 87183 (no longer available) install in a similar manner, and will be equally as visible from the rear of the vehicle. You can get a better idea of how the hitches appear once installed by taking a look at the install videos I have linked you to.
I have include a link to the instructions for both models that show a cross sectional drawing of how the hitch sits behind the bumper. view full answer...
There are a few places that you can look for the connector that the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3035-P will install into. Unless your 1999 Ford F-150 was modified and the connector was removed you should be able to find it so that you can completely install the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885.
You will want to start off by looking near the diagnostic port on below the driver side dash. The gray connector will be located next to it. If you cannot find it there then you will want to remove... view full answer...
Yes, you must cut out a space in drop-in plastic liners when installing fifth-wheel rails in the bed of the pickup. This is one of the first steps in the installation instructions, because the bed liner will allow play between the rails and bed.
There are two options for installation on your 1997 Ford F-150 or F-250 light duty pickup. The custom install kit, item # RP50042-58, will install much faster and easier than the universal installation kit, item # RP30035.
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I spoke with my contact at Curt and he stated that what you can do to see where the receiver will be is to take one measurement. On the truck, measure from the center of the forward most bolt that holds the tow hook to the truck out 5 inches. That is where the end of the receiver will be once the Curt Front mount Trailer Hitch, # 31038, is installed. I have included a link to the installation instructions for reference. view full answer...
We have Instructions for the installation of a brake controller on the 1997 Ford F-150 and F-250 vehicles (see link). With a factory 4-Way installed you will need to use a Universal Brake Control Wiring Adapter Ford, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, item # 3035-S, and a 7-Way or 6-Way connector that to attach to the trailer connector. The options for your truck are the Universal 7-Way connector, item # 30717, or 6-Way, item # A10-6034VP, or the factory 7-Way, item # 118242. Once you have these... view full answer...
On a 1999 Ford F-250 with a factory 7-way connector at the rear bumper all you will need to install a brake controller, is the brake controller and the correct brake wiring harness that will connect the brake controller to the factory brake controller port under the dash. The fuses and relays should be installed in your power distribution box. The brown illumination wire is not needed for installation of a brake controller.
I would recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, part... view full answer...
The factor 4-Pin should continue to function. The 7-Way Wiring Kit just connects in line and the signals can still travel to the 4-Pin. I have added a link to the instructions for you to review. view full answer...
On a 1998 Ford F-150 that came with either a factory 7-Way or 4-Way, the factory harness to plug in a brake controller should be located under the dash, near the center console. It could also be a little behind the center console. I have included a link to a video and a link to an FAQ article that will help you. view full answer...
If the trailer connector at the rear of your 1998 Ford F-150 is not receiving power, you will first want to check inside the connector for any dirt or debris. You can use electrical cleaner to clean the connector off, if needed. You will also want to give each of the wires leading into the connector a good wiggle to ensure they are properly attached. If the wires have come loose or the pins inside the connector are corroded, you can replace it using part # HM48190 for 4-way connectors or... view full answer...
If your 1997 Ford F-150 has a factory 4-Way connector or is without a trailer connector on the rear of the vehicle, you will need to add the Tow Ready Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, part # 118242, to get a 7-Way at the rear of the vehicle. This wiring harness will plug into an OEM connector that is located on the drivers side between the back tires and the end of the truck bed. The orange and blue wires that you see are wires that are in the OEM connector. The blue wire... view full answer...
Since your 1999 Ford F-150 has a factory 4-way, and have the correct plug-in wiring adapter # 3035-P (plug one end of adapter into your brake controller # 5504 and other end into the built-in harness beneath your dash). Based on what you referenced you probably have this already, but go through the help articles and videos showing typical installations. Once you mount the brake controller and plug it in, installation is complete.
I also included a few informative articles, installation... view full answer...
On your 1999 Ford F-150 with factory 4-Way flat, the brake controller port is located under the dash close to the center console. It is near the OBDII diagnostic port. I have included a link to a video showing installation of a brake controller that shows this location. Your truck uses harness # 3035-P and not # 3034-P.
You will also need to add a 7-Way connector. For that I recommend # 118242 which also includes the relays and fuses to make the harness functional. You might want to check... view full answer...
I've found a wiring diagram for the # DW08771 Battery Isolator. Terminal 1 would connect to the positive battery terminal of the main battery. The original wire from the alternator to the main battery would be removed from the battery and installed on terminal 1. Terminal E would connect to the an ignition circuit that's hot only when the key is switched on via a 6 amp breaker. Terminal A would connect to the battery lead on the alternator and Terminal 2 would connect to the positive terminal... view full answer...
The installation instructions for the custom brake controller adapter # 3035-P indicate that the brake controller port is under the dash, near the center of the console. The port will have a 6-pin connector that will mate with the one on the adapter at the end of the harness.
I have attached a photo of the harness end connector for you to compare to the fitting you have found in your truck.
If you do not already have a brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake... view full answer...
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