Installing Brake Controller on a 2017 Ford Expedition EL XLT 4x4

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Where is the port to plug in an electric brake controller for towing on a 2017 Ford EL XLT 4x4? Also, we currently have a Prodigy P2 90885 Tekonsha installed on a 2001 Suburban. Can we use this product on the new Ford?

asked by: Donna G

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Expert Reply:

Your Prodigy P2 part # 90885 can easily be installed in your 2017 Ford Expedition. The correct harness you need for that is the part # 22292.

This adapter plugs into the built-in connector beneath your vehicle's dashboard. To access this connector, first locate the coin tray above the 4x4 dial. It will be behind that once you pry it out.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

In order to add a 7-Way trailer connector to your 2017 Ford Expedition you will need to use #ETBC7. There isn't a plug and play type of harness to add a 7-Way to your Expedition. I have included some links that show and explain the ETBC7…

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Answer 2

At the rear frame rail there are a few wires that you'll need to run to the 7-way as they most likely aren't complete like you have found. Typically connecting those wires to the 7-way will be all that's needed but sometimes the circuits…

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Answer 3

We've found that approaching a brake controller install on a 2017 Ford Expedition with a factory 4-way is easiest if you just convert the 4-way to a 7-way with the part #ETBC7 since accessing the wiring that is only sometimes present on your…

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Answer 4

It sounds like you are missing a wire for the running lights on your trailer. Trailers that are wired for lights will have 4 or 5 wires, one for right stop/turn, one for left stop/turn, one for ground and one, possibly two, for running lights. Does…

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Answer 5

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 6

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 7

You do have the option to utilize the air brakes on your 2023 Freightliner Cascadia to control electric trailer brakes using the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller, part #HA100400C. However, we mostly recommend just using an electric brake…

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Answer 8

I do have a solution for your 2024 Kia Telluride that has the LED taillights that does allow it to have both a 4-way and 7-way plus install a brake controller but it is not with the #TK74CR which does not work for you based on the LED taillights.…

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Answer 9

You are correct, you should only be getting output when the brake is applied, or the override switch is activated. It sounds like the controller might be bad, but to make sure, you should probably bench test it before tossing it. Use a circuit…

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Answer 10

Hi Bruce, To lift your trailer we'll first need to check of the suspension and see if you have torsion axles or a leaf spring suspension. If you have torsion axles then I'll need to see the axle tag in order to determine what you have so I…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

It looks like on pages 5-126 and 5-127 or your owner's manual there is the TBC BATT fuse in the fuse box that is under the hood. This is called the Truck Body Controller Battery Feed and looks to be the only fuse title that might affect the…

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