Ford Integrated Brake Controller Not Working Well with Trailer with Electric/Hydraulic Setup
Question:
Three axle voltage toy hauler 2012 will a stock Ford F3 50 controller work on thatThe truck seems like trailer is not stopping Right the voltage on the brakes on the camper right about 7.5 .and camper seems to push on the truck
asked by: Tom
Expert Reply:
The integrated brake controller of a 2012 Ford F-350 is SUPPOSED to be compatible with electric over hydraulic brake actuators on trailers but what we've found is that a lot of integrated truck brake controllers just don't work consistently well with them. The best solution is to replace the controller with an aftermarket one like the P3 part # 90195 which is rock solid with EOH brake setups.
The Ford factory brake controller that is in the dash does not have to be removed. You will need to unplug the connector under the dash and plug in the # 3034-P adapter for the Prodigy P3 brake controller to the factory brake controller plug behind the dash.
The vehicle will need the computer flashed so it will keep from searching for the connection to the OEM brake controller in the future, eliminating any fault codes. This will usually have to be done at the Ford Dealer.
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
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- Up to 360 Degrees
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Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module for Ford and Chevy Brake Controllers
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- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Adapters
- Hydrastar
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Steve
8/3/2020
I have a 2011 - F250 super duty. I have recently converted my 5th wheel to disc brakes with the hydrastar actuator. I have the actuator adapter module. I have seen comments where the system works and where they don’t. Should the set up I have work for my unit?