Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller Won't Turn On When Connected to 2018+ Ford F-150

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Hi, My echo wireless break control, doesnt work when I connect it to my 2018 f150 but when I connect the regular then works. thanks

asked by: Salles

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On your 2018 Ford F-150 The Curt Echo # C51180 requires tow / haul mode activation and / or load detection on 7-way before the +12V output is activated on the 7-way connector. Activate tow mode and connect trailer before attempting Bluetooth connection to the Echo. The LED on the Echo must be on.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The brake controller I highly recommend for your 2018 Ford F-150 is the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 because it is the easiest brake controller to use with your truck. The Curt Echo will simply plug into the 7-way on the back of…

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Answer 2

Correct, there is going to be issues using the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part #C51180 on a 2015+ Ford F-Series Pickups due to the SmartTow feature which cuts power to the trailer connector. That said, this feature is not present on…

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Answer 3

So each 2019 Ford F-150 is going to have either a 7-way or 4-way connector; the 7-way would be obvious and you'd know if you had that, which means you are going to have the 4-way. It will be there, possibly hidden, so if you cannot find it you…

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Answer 4

I spoke with the folks at Curt regarding the issue you're experiencing. The vehicle battery wouldn't drain unless there's a power draw or a short in the wiring somewhere on the trailer. In order for both the vehicle and trailer batteries…

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Answer 5

I have a few things for you to check when it comes to not being able to pair your iPhone with the Curt Echo #C51180. The first thing to do is make sure that you're pairing your phone with the Echo through the app. If you paired it through the…

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Answer 6

The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 you were looking at does not get power from the brake output wire on your 2020 Ford Ranger, and instead gets power from the 12v power pin and gets the brake signal from the brake light wires so…

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Answer 7

I spoke to Curt and the Echo Brake Controller #C51180 is not DOT approved. Unfortunately, they also mentioned none of their brake controllers are DOT approved and could not give me a reason as to why this is. With this in mind, I decided to contact…

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Answer 8

Unless Curt comes up with an update for the controller there isn't a way we can help aside from having you continue to work with them. Our only real solution is remove the #C79DR and instead use the removable version #C51180 which plugs into the…

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Answer 9

Is it possible you have the max output and/or aggressiveness settings too low on your Curt Echo #C51180 and that's why it doesn't feel like the brakes are working? If the trailer wasn't connected or if there was a short on the wiring that…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Curt Echo brake controller, part #C51180, works on any vehicle that has a fully functioning 7-way trailer connector. The only thing else you need is a compatible smartphone or tablet to communicate with the Echo.

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Answer 11

The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 is a little complicated to use on the 2018+ Ford F-150's. To get the Echo to connect you will need to ensure that your 2020 Ford F-150 is in tow/haul mode. Then the truck is going to need to…

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Answer 12

So, I'm going to go ahead and rip the Band-Aid off right here - your dealership is very wrong and your 2017 Ford F-150 can absolutely have a trailer brake controller installed. They are wrong about not being able to add one and wrong about there…

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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller Won't Turn On When Connected to 2018+ Ford F-150

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