Location of Factory Brake Controller Port on 2012 Ford E350 Van With Factory Tow Package
Question:
where is the connector under the dash at. the only one I found is right below the steering column taped to the wiring and is the same size connector as the adapter. we have factory installed 7 way trailer wiring.
asked by: Art
Expert Reply:
On your 2012 Ford E350 Van with the factory towing package the brake controller port should be located behind the center of the dash above the stereo. You will need to remove the center panel above the stereo and to the left. Once it is removed there is a box where the Factory OEM brake controller would normally be installed, if your van was so equipped, and the connector is behind that box. The connector you found below the steering column is not the brake controller port.
For your 2012 E350 Van with factory tow package wiring you will need to use one of 2 wiring harnesses depending on which brake controller you select. If you select a Tekonsha brake controller like the Prodigy P-3, part # 90195, you will need the Plug-In Wiring Adapter, part # 3034-P, to install the brake controller, and if the brake controller you select has blunt cut wires exiting the back you will need the Tow Ready Wiring Adapter, part # 3034-S, you have referenced.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
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- Up to 360 Degrees
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