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...
If your 1997 Ford F-150 with 4.6L V8 engine has not been re-tuned through use of an aftermarket programmer then you do not need to do anything in order to switch from premium fuel to regular-grade fuel. The truck's computer will require some time to adjust to the new fuel but it will not have to be re-programmed.
Do please note that the item you referenced, Edge Insight CTS2 Comprehensive Gauge Display # EP84130, is NOT a tuner. This item is a monitor only and displays engine data taken... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Yes, you definitely can install the Furrion RV Observation Camera System # FOS05TASF on your 2017 Forest River Wildwood X-Lite following the exact same steps as we did in the attached installation video on a 2017 Jayco Jay Feather. Just be sure to test the wires behind your light to verify which is ground and which is power. If you don't have a way to test it you can use a circuit tester like part # PTW2992.
As is mentioned in the video, you can also add the Furrion Vision S Side Camera... 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...
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.
Installation instructions... 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...
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.
There... view full answer...
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...
Yes there is. The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite, part # RED44FR, can be wired to the # 3035-S adapter which is then plugged into the factory connector under the dashboard of your 1998 Ford F-150.
The adapter and the Redarc controller both use the standard black, white, red, and blue wire colors and connect color to color to make the install easier. 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...
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...
From my research your 1997 Ford F-150 could have a maximum towing capacity up to 12,700 pounds if it's properly equipped. Exactly what your truck can pull depends on a number of factors like the engine size, transmission, and cab style. You should be able to look in your owner's manual and match up your truck's specs to see where your max is.
If for some reason you aren't sure about the specs of your truck another way to find its towing capacity is to find the gross combined weight rating... 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...
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...
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Take a look at the Hopkins EasyLift # 74211. I have linked a video showing how the EasyLift works. Since you currently have to get your knee involved to close the tailgate the EasyLift will be the best solution for you. It will also help with lowering the tailgate. Please note that these EasyLift and DeeZee Tailgate Assist models will not fit if your truck has a stepside bed.
The DeeZee Tailgate Assist # DZ43203 will make it easier to lower your... view full answer...
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