Curt Brake Controller Plug for a 2020 Ford Explorer
Question:
2020 Ford Explorer ST with Tow Package. Is there a wiring harness available for the C51170 Brake Controller and my Explorer?
asked by: Michael H
Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes, the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers part # C51322 will allow you to use a Curt brake controller like the Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller part # C51170 on a 2020 Ford Explorer (All Models). I checked with Curt just to confirm that the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers is indeed correct for a 2020 Ford Explorer so you can be confident this is the correct harness.
The plug will be located under the driver dash, near the center console shown as "BH2" in the attached photo.
Charles W.
2/6/2020
I am trying to find the connector under the dash of my 2020 Explorer ST and there is nothing there but a bunch of hard to remove plastic covers. Before I rip these out Id like some confirmation that there is actually a connector there. Have you actually installed a brake controller to a 2020 Ford Explorer ST?
Jacob H.
2/7/2020
Ryan S.
8/25/2020
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- CURT
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Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller - Dash Mounted Knob - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 4 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Up to 360 Degrees
- CURT
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C W.
2/7/2020
Thanks for the reply. After checking an Explorer forum I was able to locate a plug under the steering column that is used to connect a brake controller. My vehicle is a 2020 Explorer ST. This model includes the class III trailer towing package. The plug will accept the same pigtail as prior models 2019 and earlier. You have to remove the under dash cover. Once this out of the way you can find the connector behind and above the knee air bag more or less under the steering column. It is very hard to see. Mine hadca dummy connector ed. Once that was removed the controller pigtail connector could be ed. The connector is documented in the Ford wiring diagrams.