Recommended Brake Controller and Wiring for 2016 Ford F-150 With Factory 4-Way

Question:

2016 f150 I am wanting to add a trailer plug that allows me to tow with trailer brakes. I will also need a controller. I attached a picture of the plug it currently has. Seems my 4 way shares a harness with my tag lights. Thanks for the info

asked by: Bryan G

Expert Reply:

Thanks for the photo, and though we are not familiar with what it shows, based on what you said you do have a 4-way, which is all the info we need to get you the exact parts for wiring and a brake controller.

The first thing you need is the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7, which will give you a 7-way connector, circuit breakers and the rest of the hardware needed to install a brake controller.

Then for a brake controller I highly recommend for your '16 F-150 is the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller # RED44FR because it is both highly effective and keeps a bulky unit out of the cab of your truck. The Redarc uses a small control knob you can mount wherever is convenient, and there is even a Universal Mounting Panel for Control Knob # 331-TPSI-001 you can use. The knob not only keeps the main unit out of sight, but also makes the controller very easy to use.

The Tow Pro Elite # RED44FR is proportional, meaning it responds to your F-150's deceleration for responsive braking. You will need the Wiring Harness for Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers # 331-TPH-007 for the installation as well.

I have added links to video installs and a help article for you as well which I highly recommend reading.