Recommended Brake Controller And Wiring For 2011 Ford F-150 With 4-Way Trailer Connector
Question:
I have a 2011 Ford F150 that I am looking to put a trailer brake controller on. I currently have a flat4. The truck didnt come with any type of wiring for a trailer hookup. What all will I need to purchase, im looking for a progressive braking system. Thanks,
asked by: Bryan H
Expert Reply:
The brake controller I recommend is the Tekonsha P2, part # 90885. This is a proportional brake controller that applies the brakes with the same intensity as the brakes on your truck when the brakes are applied.
You will also need the plug-in adapter, part # 22292. This adapter plugs into the back of the brake controller and the other end plugs into the harness located behind the dash as shown at about the 1 minute fifty eight second mark in the linked video.
You will need a 7-way connector when towing your trailer with brakes. The connector You will need is part # 37185. This plugs into the 4-way at the back of your truck and then you run the wires as the attached photo shows. You will need a 40-amp circuit breaker like part # 9510 and a 20-amp circuit breaker like part # 9506P for the wiring.
When working with electrical connectors I recommend using dielectric grease like part # 11755. This keeps dirt and moisture out of the electrical connections and helps prevent corrosion.
To mount the 7-way to your truck I recommend part # 18138. You can also use a no-drill bracket like part # C57202.
For additional wire I recommend part # 10-2-1 that is sold by the foot.
Products Referenced in This Question
Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire - per Foot
- Wiring
- Wire
- Jacketed Wire
- 2 Wire
- 10 Gauge
- Deka
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Dielectric Grease for Electrical Connectors, 2 oz.
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring
- Dielectric Grease
- LubriMatic
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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In-Line Circuit Breaker - 20 Amp - Perpendicular Mount Bracket
- Accessories and Parts
- Wiring
- Circuit Breaker
- 20 Amp
- Pollak
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40 Amp In-Line Circuit Breaker - Perpendicular Mount Bracket
- Accessories and Parts
- Wiring
- Circuit Breaker
- 40 Amp
- Pollak
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Curt No-Drill Bracket for 6-Way or 7-Way Round Trailer Connector Mounting Bracket - Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 6 Round
- 7 Round
- CURT
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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