Recommended Plug In Brake Controller for a 1996 Ford F-350

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Hello I have a 96 at 350 diesel dually and am trying to hook up a trailer brake controller and was wondering what originally hooked into that vehicle with factory connectors that are already in place on the vehicle? Witch controller and 7 pin were used im not trying to cut and crimp any wires

asked by: Kyle

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For your 1996 Ford F-350, I recommend using the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller part # TK90160. The Tekonsha Primus IQ is an excellent option for you. It has multiple boost levels for different trailers, integrated safeguards that protect the vehicle/trailer/brake controller, and it will run continuous diagnostic checks to ensure everything is in order when you need it to be.

If you take a look at the 3:23 mark in the attached install video, you can see the location of the plug if present. If you have this plug then you are also going to want to use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter part # 3035-P as this will allow for plug and play installation. If you do not have this plug then unfortunately the only option is to hardware the controller.

It sound like you may also be looking for a 7-way trailer connector as well. If that is the case then hardwiring will be your only option as they do not make a replacement plug-in 7-way wiring harness for your F-350 to my knowledge. I recommend the 7-Way Pre-Wired Car Connector part # 20023. If you need help with installation I am sure most local mechanics would be able to assist.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The 2:00 pin of a 7-way is the 12 volt accessory circuit pin and would not be the circuit for a brake controller. The brake output circuit for a 7-way is the 5:00 pin. To install a brake controller in a 1996 Ford F-250 the correct install harness is…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 6

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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The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 10

I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR for your 2023 Toyota Tacoma with the factory tow package. You will be able to connect the wiring using the Redarc Adapter #RED99FR directly to the factory connector. We also have the…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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