Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller in 2017 Ford Transit T350

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2017 t350 signals and brakes not working with part ETBC7 my mechanic says I need Upgraded Heavy Duty Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector Item # C56327 No where on your site do you state this but my Transit will not work without it, completely shorts out the turn and brake signals.

asked by: David G

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Installing the Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller # 39510 with Harness # 20127 on your 2017 Ford Transit T350 does in fact require a 4-way as well as the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7, and we do state in multiple areas that a 4-way is required, including the ETBC7 product page as well as fit guide pages and help articles which I have linked for you. The reason a 4-way is needed is because it gives you the basic lighting functions.

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56327 is a is a confirmed fit but is not a requirement; there are other 4-way harnesses that will work. The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # HM11140244. This will work on a '17 T350 with single rear wheels while the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118722 is designed for dual rear wheel models.

These are simple to install, plugging into the tail light housing, while only the latter requires a hot lead to be run to the battery. Both will be easier to install than the universal hardwired kit you referenced.

I have added links to video installs for you to check out which show theses harnesses being installed.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 does require a 7-way RV-style vehicle socket on the tow vehicle in order to connect. The Pollak part you referenced is such a connector. The Echo simply plugs in to your diesel pusher's…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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 8

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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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