Trailer Connector on 2019 Ford Ranger Not Powering Curt Echo Brake Controller

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so i pugged this in my new Ford 2019 Ranger with pre wired tow package. lights and turn signal work fine but no power to the echo at all. is there anything else i need to wire to make this work ? thanks

asked by: Olaf

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The newer Ford trucks feature what's dubiously referred to as a 'smart' trailer connector. The connector won't send any power back on the 12-volt accessory circuit (which powers the Echo) until the vehicle is turned on, the transmission is placed in gear and the brake pedal is applied. Once this is done, that 12-volt feed becomes active and the brake controller should be powered up. In some cases, you'll also need to go through the 'settings' menu on the dash display to turn on the 12-volt circuit.

A much less likely possibility would be a blown or missing fuse in either position 87, 73 or 64.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The only trailer brake controller options we offer for a 2019 Ford Ranger are wireless since there is no trailer brake controller plug under the dash. I recommend the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller part #C51180 which you will control and setup…

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Answer 2

It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side…

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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

Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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Currently the Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 will not work with Android Auto on your vehicle dash. So while you will be able to use it on your android phone it will not interfere with you using the OneControl app while connected to…

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Sure thing, I will go ahead and list out what you need for your 2023 Kia Sportage to add a 7-way for a brake controller so you can tow with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR: - T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector…

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I have a few things for you to check when it comes to not being able to pair your iPhone with the Curt Echo #C51180. The first thing to do is make sure that you're pairing your phone with the Echo through the app. If you paired it through the…

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Answer 8

The Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 won't itself provide any charge to your trailer mounted battery, but you certainly can still have a 12V power wire ran from the 7-Way to the battery for this purpose with the Echo in place. The Echo…

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Answer 9

Congrats on the new car! To add a 7-Way connector to a 2024 Subaru Forester, I recommend the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller item #ETBC7. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the…

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Answer 10

Since you are not getting the 12V power when your truck is running, you most likely don't have a fuse issue as you stated their isn't a specified fuse or relay in the owners manual. The issue is that your truck is computerized even at the…

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This could certainly be a grounding issue. When a circuit does not have a sufficient ground, it can cause many different issues. If possible, I recommend checking all of the grounds for your trailer taillights. You will want to make sure the ground…

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Answer 12

We have not yet (as of April 2019) had a chance to install any wired trailer brake controllers on a 2019 Ford Ranger so for guidance I checked with my most trusted brake controller expert at Tekonsha. Based on what I could learn about the truck if…

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