How to Install a Brake Controller on a 2020 Ford Transit T-250

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How can I install a brake controller of my 2020 Ford Transit T-250?

asked by: William H

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We have just what you need to get this job taken care of. There are two wiring kits you will need, the Curt T-Connector # C56327 and the Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7. These two kits combined will include everything you need to install a 7-way on your 2020 Ford Transit T-250, including all of the necessary wires for a brake controller. The Tekonsha P3 # 90195 is what we recommend, as it will be an easy 4-wire install.

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Jim S.

9/8/2020

When I connect the tekonsha p3 brake controller to the cold red stop light wire and use the manual brake the 30a fuse to the positive barely cable burns out. I am trying to connect to a 2020 Ford Transit f150. Is there an alternate wiring diagram. The directions say to wire 1998 -2005 models to the light green wire from thr stoplight switch. Will this work on a 2020?

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Jon G.

9/11/2020

If you haven't finished installing the harness completely then using the manual override on the brake controller could definitely cause the fuse the blow. Wire colors can change over the course of time so it's always a good idea to check to make sure you are connecting to the proper source. In the attached video where we installed the harness on a 2020 Transit T250 we found the function to be on a purple wire (jump to mark 19:30) instead of green. Again, you'll want to confirm this on your end.

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Howard L.

3/25/2021

@JonG i have A 2021 Ford Transit 250 with the factory HD trailer tow package. It did not come with a TBC. Do you sell a controller that will install to my factory wiring? My van already has the 4/7 trailer connector at the receiver hitch.

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Kef G.

3/29/2021

@HowardL I recommend the Curt Echo, part # C51180. It will plug into your 7-way and then connect to your phone via bluetooth. It is the simplest installation available and it works very well.

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Answer 1

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 2

There is not a factory brake controller plug-in port on your 2018 Ford Transit T250 so in order to install your existing Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller you will need to hardwire it in using the Wiring Kit #5506. This kit will provide you with the…

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Answer 3

The only descriptor that changes the trailer wiring harness needed is whether your 2020 Ford Transit T350 is a SRW or DRW model. If your 2020 Ford Transit T350 has single rear wheels as opposed to duals, the #118643 Tekonsha trailer wiring harness…

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Answer 4

If you still have the plunger end that goes in the break away switch, then you can simply insert the plunger back into the switch and that should cut off the power to the brakes on your trailer. If you no longer have the plunger, then you can either…

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Answer 5

The reason for this comes down to safety and the additional pressures that would be exerted on the components when your Blue Ox Ascent #BX4370 tow bar is not level. The additional force that is put on these components ultimately makes it more likely…

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Answer 6

In order to install a brake controller on your 2022 Ford Transit, you need a 4-way harness installed first. For that part, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Harness #C56327. Once the 4-way is installed, you are able to install the 7-way…

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Answer 7

You can indeed install an aftermarket brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3, part #90195 in your 2012 Dodge Ram 2500, even though it's equipped with the factory controller. You'll need to unplug the OEM controller from the rear of the…

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Answer 8

For a brake controller for your 2020 Ford Transit T250 I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part #90195. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake…

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Answer 9

The parts you need kind of depends on what you already have for your 2020 Ford Transit T350, but I'll give you a list of all the parts you need either way. If you already have a trailer hitch and basic wiring like the Curt T-Connector #C56327…

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Answer 10

The Ford Transit if equipped with the factory tow package would have came with both a trailer hitch and trailer connector and they would both be located directly under the rear bumper so odds are you do not have either because they are not hard to…

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Answer 11

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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Answer 12

The Curt #C51180 will work just fine with a vehicle that is equipped with an OEM or aftermarket brake controller. The Echo will not receive any output from the existing controller, as the Echo doesn't have a pin to receive any output from the…

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