Brake Switch Wire to Connect Brake Control on 2010 Ford Escape and 2015 Toyota 4Runner

Question:

IS THERE A PLACE ONLINE TO FIND THE COLOR OF THE BRAKE SENSE WIRE. RIGHT NOW I AM LOOKIG FOR BOTH 2010 FORD ESCAPE AND 2015 TOYOTA FORERUNNER

asked by: SHERI

Expert Reply:

On your 2010 Ford Escape the brake switch wire you will need is a purple wire with a white stripe. This is the wire that connects to the red brake controller wire. I have linked a video that will help. Go to about the 10 minute, 35 second mark for the brake switch connection.

Your 2015 Toyota 4Runner should have come with a factory installed 7-Way which means the brake controller can just be plugged in using the appropriate wiring harness. For a Tekonsha brake controller use # 3041-P. For another brand controller you would have to cut the controller side connector off and hardwire it color for color to the brake controller wires.

If hardwiring in a brake controller to your 4Runner the brake switch wire you need should be a blue wire. Use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to confirm the wire only has power when the brake pedal is pressed.

expert reply by: Michael H