Brake Controller and Wiring Harness for 2014 Ford E-250 Van Not Pre-Wired For Trailer

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Looking at installing trailer brake controller and trailer wiring hookup on a 2014 ford E 250 van. Your products look great except being told by rv shops that only Ford parts can be used because of the onboard computers that control all electrics of the van and tapping into any of the van wiring could destroy the computers. I do not think this van was prewired for trailer hookup. Any info would be helpful

asked by: Tommy N

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We carry all the parts that you would need to install a brake controller and wiring for your 2014 Ford E-250 van. These parts include a wiring kit that you can use to connect your tail, brake, and turn singles for your trailer without cutting or splicing into the existing wires.

Curt makes a 2014 Ford Van T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56020. The Curt T-connector allows you to attach a 4-way flat trailer connector without harming the existing wires. This connecting harness for the tail, brake, and turn lights are the only wires that are connect to the van's internal wiring, but there is no cutting or splicing as it is a plug-in harness. All other wiring will be separate from the van's internal wire and are wired directly to the brake controller and the battery.

Once the flat 4-way kit is installed on your van, you will have to install the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat # ETBC7. The kit allows you to use a 4-way flat connector and the 7-way for use of a brake controller. The Curt 4-way kit you will install fits in to the back if the adapter from this kit. The other wires are to be wired in to the brake controller, to the battery(through the use of circuit breakers), and to ground.

For a brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160 and the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers # 3034-P. The Primus IQ activates immediately and adjusts the trailer's braking based on the tow vehicles deceleration. The Primus IQ has a nice LED display for easy reading and can be positioned anywhere up to a 90 degrees in installation.

I have attached a review video of the brake controller and a videos on installing the Curt harness, # ETBC7 kit, and brake controller.

expert reply by: Jared P

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Answer 1

Some 2012 Ford E series vans will have a factory plug and some will not. If your van came with a factory trailer connector then the wiring is already there and active. But if it did not come from the factory with a trailer connector, the factory…

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Answer 2

If your Ford E250 Van is equipped with the under dash plug for installing a brake controller that matches the Brake Controller Wire Replacement for Ford, item #3035-P, then the blue wire should be terminated along the inside driver side frame rail…

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Answer 3

Hello Evan, I can help clear this up. The Curt T-Connector #C68JR that you mentioned is for vehicles already equipped with the factory tow package. Meaning there will be an OEM brake controller plug already present under the dash and the brake…

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Answer 4

So first of you are going to need the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C23WR which I see you already found. And I do understand your confusion with wiring since you would think since it did not come with the receiver you would not have the factory tow…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

For your 2024 Hyunda Santa Cruz we have the Curt 7-way kit part #C68JR that is a confirmed fit. This installs by plugging into a factory wiring connector on your vehicle which means a really easy install that doesn't require any splicing.

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Answer 7

If you're wanting to add a 4-way to power your trailer's signal lights then you need the Curt #CU94FR. If you want to add a 7-way to your 2024 Santa Cruz then you can use the Curt #C68JR. Both of these plug into the tow package you…

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Answer 8

Hey Tom, the #ETBC7 kit is exactly what you will need to install a 7-way on your 2004 Toyota Tacoma TRD V6 with the factory 4-flat plug. Here are the answers to your questions: 1. Yes. The kit includes quick splice connectors which make this easy.…

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Answer 9

Although the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 and Primus IQ #TK90160 electric brake controllers are very similar they do have some key differences as well. For one the P3 is designed to work with electric and electric over hydraulic brake systems. The…

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Answer 10

The power used by a trailer wiring harness like #118551 only powers the trailer lights and will not have any affect on a brake controller or the 7-Way nor will either of those items affect the 118551. Since the 4-Way only has the lighting…

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Answer 11

Since your 2013 Ford E 250 Cargo Van is not equipped with a tow package, you would need to start by installing a 4-way connector like the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, #C56020. This connector plugs directly into your existing wiring with…

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Answer 12

I am not really sure what the dealership was referring to as a 22 axle but we do have options for you to lower your trailer. The first option if you have a leaf spring axle is an over/under kit like the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion…

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