Will the Curt Echo Brake Controller Work On a 2019 Ford F-150

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I want to see if the Curt Echo will work on my 2019 F-150?

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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. Therefore, in order to use the Curt Echo on a 2016 Ford F-150 you will need to run a dedicated power wire from the battery to the trailer connector and all you will need for this is the Power Wire Kit for Electric Trailer Brake Controllers part # BRK-ELECKIT.

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Paul H.

7/26/2020

I have the BT Echo brake controller and have been using it on 2015 F150. My alternator went out today. The controller has been working great, but could it have fried my alternator? Thanks

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Chris R.

8/1/2020

I suppose it's TECHNICALLY possible, but it's probably a pretty big stretch to think the Echo could have fried the F-150's alternator. The Echo simply pulls power from the 7-Way's 12V circuit - which gets power from the truck's battery. The battery is obviously tied to the alternator, but they would be fused in between. I have to think the alternator issue was caused by something unrelated.

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This is a common issue for installing a brake controller in the 2019 Ford F-150 and the easy solution is to install the part #BRK-ELECKIT which bypasses the very mysterious brake controller power wire issue your truck has and allows your brake…

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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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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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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…

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You can install a 7 way connector on your 2019 Ford F-150 by using the Curt T-Connector #C56413, which will plug into the factory supplied 4 way connector plug on your vehicle and give you a fully functioning 7 way connector. If you've got a…

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That would indicate there is something wrong with your trailer wiring most likely. You need to verify that both stop/turn signal circuits on your vehicle 7-way are working like they should. These are the circuits that tell the Curt Echo Mobile…

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To install the Tekonsha brake controller on your 2021 Ford F-150, you will need a wiring adapter like the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers #22292. You can use this adapter if your F-150 has the factory 4-Flat or 7-Way.…

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Answer 12

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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Will the Curt Echo Brake Controller Work On a 2019 Ford F-150

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