Brake Controller Installation Kit for a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

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I have an 01 ford explorer sport trac. It came with a factory 4 pole connector. What brake controller adapter wiring do I need and what 7 way adapter do I need?

asked by: Joe

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You can indeed install a controller on your Sport Trac, but your vehicle does not have a under dash port to connect your brake controller, and must be hardwired. We have a brake controller install kit, part # ETBC7 that includes everything you will need to complete your installation, including all the needed hardware and the 7-way connector.

We have a two part video that you might be interested in. The video shows a brake controller being installed on Ford Ranger, but the install on your Explorer will similar enough to be helpful. I will provide a link to the video as well as a link to our Brake Controller Installation Guide.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Lets start with the wiring connector for your 2003 Ford F-150. With a look under your truck we can determine if the 4-Way flat on your truck is a factory plug or not. If the 4-Way connector is a factory connector, the wiring harness will be…

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Answer 2

If you just need the connector itself then part #HM40975 will work on your 2003 Ford F-150's wiring harness. It's both a 4-way and 7-way. If you need the entire wiring harness instead use part #74682 which plugs right in to the…

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Answer 3

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 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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 6

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 7

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Answer 9

The first thing you will need for your 1999 D250 is a 4-way. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C55317 plugs into the connection points behind your rear bumper and will allow you to power your trailer's signal lights. Once the 4-way is…

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Answer 10

We can definitely get you set up. For a 7-way wiring harness for your 2024 Honda Pilot trailsport I recommend the Curt T-Connector #C35ZV which will plug in to the existing tow package connector at the rear your vehicle. I do also recommend getting…

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Answer 11

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 12

First you will need to remove the old hydraulic equipment. Remove the surge coupler or actuator, remove all the lines, and finally remove the brake assemblies. If you have 10 inch diameter hub and drums, you may need to replace those as well. If you…

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