Does the 2002 Ford F-250 Have a Factory Brake Controller
Question:
I am new to using a pickup so I have 2 questions 1. How do I know if I have a factory installed camper brake controller in a 2002 F250 super duty ?? 2. How do I adjust the brake controller to brake better with camper ?? Thank You
asked by: M.A.A.
Expert Reply:
For clarification, I don't believe that a factory integrated brake controller was available on Ford trucks until 2009. For that reason it won't be present on your 2002 Ford F-250.
Judging by the question you were referred from, this neighbor was referring to the factory plug that allows you to use a plug and play adapter to install your aftermarket brake controller like the # 3035-P instead of hard wiring. You will need to install a brake controller and, if you don't have one on the truck already, a 7 way connector on your 2002 F-250.
If you don't have a 7 way trailer connector on your F-250 you can use the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole # 37185, which will replace any existing trailer wiring. This is required for any trailer with brakes that you'd be towing, but still leaves a 4 way plug available if you need to tow a trailer without brakes.
The # 3035-P plug you were looking at is specific for Tekonsha controllers like the Prodigy P3 # 90195, which would be my recommendation for a controller. The P3 provides you with proportional braking for your trailer and has an easy to read LCD screen that allows you to easily change the settings on the controller, including the gain, so it's fully customizable to your trailer's needs.
I've linked some review videos of these parts for you to check out, as well.
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Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
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Reese Multi-Plug Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Way Flat Trailer Connectors
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
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- Electric
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- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
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- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
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- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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