Does 2006 Ford Explorer Class III/IV Towing Package Include a Brake Controller
Question:
I have a 2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6LV8 with the Class III/IV towing package. Looking to tow a trailer with brakes on tandem axles. Do I need a separate brake controller for this vehicle, or does the towing package have a built-in brake controller?
asked by: Jim S
Expert Reply:
According to my research the Class III/IV Towing Package on your 2006 Ford Explorer is just the trailer hitch receiver and a 4-Way/7-Way wiring connector, so you will need to add an aftermarket brake controller to safely tow heavier trailers with brakes.
To do this I recommend picking up the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 and then connecting this to your Explorer with the Wiring Adapter # C51322 which is normally designed for Curt brake controllers but if you cut off the end that goes to the Curt controller you can splice that in to the pigtail that comes with the P2. The wiring adapter will then plug into your vehicle under the driver's side dash.
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Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- CURT
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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