Brake Controller and 7-Way Recommendation for 2017 Ford F-150 with 4-Way

Question:

Hello I have a 2017 F150 and am wanting to purchase what I need for a 7 pin hook up. My truck currently has the factory 4pin hookup. Do I need to purchase anything else for a plug and play hookup? Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford F-150 - 22292 Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Time Delayed - 39523 Reese Multi-Plug Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Way Flat Trailer Connectors - 74682

asked by: Corey

Expert Reply:

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. The Tekonsha part # 39523you referenced will work too but it applies a preset amount of braking power to the trailer brakes every time so it won't be quite effective.

To install it requires the install harness part # 3035-P and it'll be wired up minus a few connections you'll have to make under the vehicle frame.

If you check out the picture I attached you'll see where to find the trailer wiring under the rear of your 2017 Ford F-150. The two wires pointed out are the ones you'd need to extend to a 7-way like the part # 37185. The blue one is the brake output and goes to the blue wire of the 7-way and the orange goes to the black wire. Your current 4-way then plugs into the 4-way of the # 37185 and you'd be good.

expert reply by: Jameson C