Installing a Brake Controller on a 2014 Ford F-150 with Factory 4-Pin Connector

Question:

I have a 2014 f150 supercrew it has the factory 4 pin connector and factory wiring under dash for trailer brake controller do you have a plug and play option to install a 7 pin plug or do I have to run wire from the front to the rear of truck for the 7 pin plug if you can help me with what I need and how to hook all of this up that would be great thanks

asked by: Melvin H

Expert Reply:

We do have an installation kit that will allow you to install a 7-way connector, though you'll have to connect some of the wires individually.

If your tow package wires are not present behind your bumper, the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires, Item # ETBC7, includes everything you need to install your brake controller. This kit includes a 4-way connector that will plug into your vehicle's 4-way connector for easy installation. It will also include 4 additional wires that will need to be connected individually to your vehicle's wiring. I have attached a helpful article with instructions on how to install your brake controller using the ETBC7 kit. I have also attached a review video of the kit as well as an installation video on a 2013 Ford F-150.

It's possible that your tow package wires are already present behind your bumper. In this case, you can use an adapter like the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole, Item # 37185. This would mean an easier installation process because you wouldn't have to run wires up to the front of your vehicle, so I'd recommend checking to see if you have the wires behind your bumper. I've attached an installation video of this adapter being installed on a 2013 Ford F-150.

Since your vehicle has the plug for an adapter beneath the dash, I recommend using the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford F-150, Item # 22292, for easy installation. This product is confirmed to fit your vehicle—simply plug one end of the adapter into your brake controller, and plug the other end into the vehicle plug under your dash. This will save you the trouble of individually connecting the brake controller wires.

If you don't already have a brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles – Proportional, Item # 90885. This proportional brake controller will automatically adjust your brakes based on the deceleration of your tow vehicle. The P2 is very popular with our customers and installers due to its easy installation and operation. I've attached an installation video of this brake controller on a 2013 Ford F-150 with the adapter.