Recommended 7 way and Brake Controller for 2017 Ford Escape with Factory Towing Package  

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We can absolutely help you out with this, and it's going to be really easy. You can go about this two ways, the easiest installation possible or one that is a little bit more labor intensive. I'll give you what you need for both options.

For the easy way, I recommend using the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires # ETBC7L which is a universal kit to install a 7 way connector on the back of your vehicle. This kit allows you to just plug in your factory 4 way, run a wire to the battery and connect to ground and not have to worry about the brake controller wiring; it also keeps your 4 way intact so it is available if you ever need to tow a trailer with a 4 way again.

Because the # ETBC7L kit doesn't require a brake controller wired in the vehicle, you'll need to use a wireless brake controller like the Curt Echo Mobile # C51180. The Echo is controlled via your Bluetooth enabled smart phone and is the easiest to install brake controller on the market since it plugs in between the trailer's 7 way and the tow vehicle's 7 way connector.

If you want to install a more traditional brake controller that sits in the cab of your vehicle, you'll want to use the # ETBC7 instead of the # ETBC7L, since it comes with the additional wiring you'll need to wire a 7 way from a brake controller inside the cab of the vehicle. For a brake controller, the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 is one of our most popular brake controllers and will provide you with proportional braking for a trailer with up to 4 axles.

I've included a video review of the P3 as well as an installation video on a similar 2017 Ford Escape for the brake controller.

expert reply by: Erik B

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