Brake Controller Connector Location on a 2020 Ford Explorer

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My 2020 Ford Explorer has a tow package but I cant find a connector on the vehicle to hook up my brake controller to. Do you know where it is located?

asked by: Paul R

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If your 2020 Explorer is equipped with the factory 7-way trailer connector, it will be have the brake controller connector under the dash. The connector is located under the dash, above and to the right of where the driver's right knee would be. The connector will be rectangular, and will be gray in color. If you use a Tekonsha brake controller like the Tekonsha Primus, part # TK90160, the # 3035-P wiring adapter is the correct harness.

If the vehicle doesn't have the factory 7-way, the connector won't be present and you'll need to hardwire the controller. If that's the case, the simplest installation would be the Curt Echo, part # C51180 which works wirelessly with your smartphone. To install the controller, you'll need a functional 4 pin trailer connector, which you can install using part # 118599. From there, you'd use the # ETBC7L installation kit. The kit includes and adapter to convert the 4 pin to a 7-way. You'll need to run one circuit to the positive battery terminal, which is pretty simple.

I've linked to a product video that explains how the Echo brake controller works.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Shank #FA92-02-4213 is a great option, but if you're needing a little more drop then I recommend picking up the Shank #FA92-02-4214 instead because it offers an additional 2" of drop so you can…

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Answer 2

I'm not sure which you consider to be the top since the Fastway shank, part #FA92-02-4213, can be flipped so I went ahead and took both measurements. Although, there's very little difference. I found that in the drop position from the…

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Answer 3

You're right, the mounting bracket is unique (in a good way) for the Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller #C24VV. The bracket is smaller and all you do is put the included adhesive tape on the bracket and stick it wherever you like…

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Answer 4

Since your 2021 Ford Explorer ST has a 560lb tongue weight rating I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW #FA92-00-0800 which works with tongue weights between 400-800lbs. The…

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Answer 5

Curt brake controllers like the TriFlex #C24VV should show a red light when the brake pedal is pressed, even when the trailer is not connected. This is just the way that Curt designed them to show they are still receiving the signal even though they…

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Answer 6

The flashing output of a Curt Triflex normally indicates that the brake pedal is pressed but a trailer isn't connected. Since yours is flasing all the time that would indicate that you most likely have a short between the 12 volt power wire for…

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Answer 7

L.1 is the lowest sensitivity that the Curt Tri-Flex part #C24VV can be adjusted down to. However, you can also adjust the overall brake output power with the output control. The output control thumbwheel can be adjusted from the lowest setting all…

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Answer 8

Since the Curt TriFlex #C24VV isn't detecting the trailer I would start by checking the 7-way at the rear of your 2007 Toyota Highlander. Make sure it's clean and free of any corrosion. Then test the brake circuit pin in the 5 O'clock…

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Answer 9

That means that your Curt Triflex brake controller part #C24VV is putting out "1.1" braking power to your trailer brakes. That's the initial braking power that applies and then from there it will apply more braking power based on how…

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Answer 10

Yes a proportional Curt controller like the part #C24VV could easily replace a #C74VV. It would be just a matter of unplugging the old controller and plugging in the new one. For suspension enhancement I would go with the Timbren kit part #TJRJK…

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Answer 11

This is a common issue when there is corrosion built up on the brake output pin of the 7-way. What this does is cause the controller to sense a slight amperage draw which confuses it into thinking a trailer is connected. The other thing you can try…

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Answer 12

Brake controllers are designed to be on all the time and leaving yours on would not be an issue at all. The reason you don't want to cut power to the controller is that you'd lose all your settings if you did so.

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Brake Controller Connector Location on a 2020 Ford Explorer

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