Will Curt Echo Wireless C51180 Work on 2020 Ford Ranger With No Brake Output Wire On 7-way Connector

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The brake wire in the 7-way connector on my 2020 Ranger is not hot. Ive heard that is common to Rangers. If the brake pin is not hot I assume there Curt Echo will not work. Is that correct or does the Echo get power some other way?

asked by: Fritz F

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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 you will not have any issues.

I included a video of the # C51180 for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

Since you are not getting the 12V power when your truck is running, you most likely don't have a fuse issue as you stated their isn't a specified fuse or relay in the owners manual. The issue is that your truck is computerized even at…

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Answer 3

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…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

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 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

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 9

The Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 gets its power from the 12 volt connection on the 7-way of your car, which is also outlined in the linked instructions. Please note that some vehicles may require a trailer to be connected in…

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Answer 10

The Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part #C51180 receives power from the pin in the one o'clock position, not the center pin (see photo). The center pin for reverse lights and the one o'clock pin for the 12 volt power can be found…

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Answer 11

Follow the 4-way trailer connector wires from the trailer connector to the front of the vehicle. These wires connect to a factory plug along the frame rail, usually on the driver's side, between the back tires and the rear bumper (see attached…

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Answer 12

You can definitely run constant power to the 7 way if needed. All you would need is a length of wiring and a circuit breaker. Twenty feet of the Deka 12 Gauge Primary Wire #12-1-1 would give you a bit of excess, but it never hurts to get a little…

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Will Curt Echo Wireless C51180 Work on 2020 Ford Ranger With No Brake Output Wire On 7-way Connector

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