Location of Under-Dash Brake Controller Connector on 2014 Ford Explorer

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Can you tell me for sure where the connector is on a 2014 explorer I cannot find it Ford says left kick panel but it is not there one forum I read behind glove box and one near steering column/brake release

asked by: Gregg

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The brake controller connector is located directly behind the hood release handle on your 2014 Explorer. Ford typically uses a gray plug, but it might also be a light brown in color.

I have confirmed this for certain w/ my Tekonsha representative.

If the plug is present, you'd use the # 3035-P wiring adapter to connect your Tekonsha brake controller to the connector under the dash. If your Explorer doesn't have the factory 7-way trailer connector, the plug might not be present. If this is the case, the brake controller would need to be hardwired using our brake controller installation kit, part # ETBC7. The kit contains everything needed to install a brake controller, including a 4-poke to 7-way adapter, hardware, wire and circuit breakers, but if your Explorer doesn't have the 4-pole, you'd need to install one using # C59236.

I'll link you to the installation instructions for the ETBC7 kit.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

On a 2014 Ford Explorer, the brake controller port is located by the steering column. The brake controller adapter you would need to use a Tekonsha brake controller like our best selling P2 part #90885 is the part #3035-P. For a brake controller I…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

With just the one connector you referenced, the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector #C56278 or the #C56306 will work well. I've attached a video that shows this installation with just the single connector to…

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Answer 5

When installing the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C56306 (which is custom fit for your Explorer), you will want to follow the written instructions that came with the harness and ignore the connector. The connector is not necessarily a…

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Answer 6

The Draw-Tite Mounting Bracket #18138 referenced in your question is designed to mount most standard 7-Way connectors. To ensure this will work with your existing 7-Way, I recommend taking a couple measurements on the connector. This mounting bracket…

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Answer 7

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It sounds like you're having an issue with the installation of the 7 way connector that came with the Curt #C56306, and we can absolutely help you get this resolved. I'll start off by saying that the wiring colors are going to be a general…

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Answer 9

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector #C56306 you asked from is a fit for the 2011 - 2019 Ford Explorer without factory Tow Package. Based on what you mentioned it sounds like the trailer wiring isn't working…

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Answer 10

If your 2013 Ford Explorer has the trailer wiring (it should) it would be located under the passenger side rear fender. If you check out the install video I attached you can see our installer point it out at the 16 second mark. To install a 7-way you…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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