Curt Echo Will Not Power On with 2011 Ford F-150

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ive purchased this item for my 2011 f150. ive read theres problem from 2015-2018 model years. when I first install the brake controller to my truck, no power comes on the indicator. am I doing something wrong? without the brake controller installed, I can hook up my trailer wiring to my truck and have all lights working on my trailer.

asked by: Matt C

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Correct, there is going to be issues using the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 on a 2015+ Ford F-Series Pickups due to the SmartTow feature which cuts power to the trailer connector. That said, this feature is not present on the 2011 model so the issue you are having is likely a blown fuse. The fuse you will need to check is in the engine bay fuse box, #21 which is a 30 amp.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I spoke to Curt and the Echo Brake Controller #C51180 is not DOT approved. Unfortunately, they also mentioned none of their brake controllers are DOT approved and could not give me a reason as to why this is. With this in mind, I decided to contact…

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Answer 2

On your 2018 Ford F-150 The Curt Echo #C51180 requires tow / haul mode activation and / or load detection on 7-way before the +12V output is activated on the 7-way connector. Activate tow mode and connect trailer before attempting Bluetooth…

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So each 2019 Ford F-150 is going to have either a 7-way or 4-way connector; the 7-way would be obvious and you'd know if you had that, which means you are going to have the 4-way. It will be there, possibly hidden, so if you cannot find it you…

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Answer 4

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 5

The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 you were looking at does not get power from the brake output wire on your 2020 Ford Ranger, and instead gets power from the 12v power pin and gets the brake signal from the brake light wires so…

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Answer 6

I spoke with the folks at Curt regarding the issue you're experiencing. The vehicle battery wouldn't drain unless there's a power draw or a short in the wiring somewhere on the trailer. In order for both the vehicle and trailer batteries…

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Answer 7

The brake controller I highly recommend for your 2018 Ford F-150 is the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 because it is the easiest brake controller to use with your truck. The Curt Echo will simply plug into the 7-way on the back of…

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Answer 8

The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 is a little complicated to use on the 2018+ Ford F-150's. To get the Echo to connect you will need to ensure that your 2020 Ford F-150 is in tow/haul mode. Then the truck is going to need to…

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Answer 9

It sure will! The Curt Echo isn't vehicle specific, so it'll work with just about any vehicle. The only vehicle we've found that they do not work well on are motorhomes, as their length and interior partitions interrupt the signal between…

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Answer 10

The Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part #C51180 will work with a 2019 Ford F-150. However, the 2015+ Ford F-Series Pick-Ups have what is called a SmartTow feature that prevents power from supplying the trailer connector most of the time.…

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Answer 11

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 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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