etrailer Trailer Brake Controller Universal Installation Kit Installation - 2016 Ford Flex Video

The 12 volt accessory circuit of a 7-way like the part #PK11893 that you referenced would need to get run to the positive terminal of the battery on your vehicle through a breaker like part #9510 with 10 gauge wire like part #10-1-1 which is sold by…

According to my buddy at Tekonsha, all models of the 2010 Flex are equipped with the brake controller connector. It's located right behind the front edge of the dash, directly below the steering column. You'll need the #3035-P Brake…

I suggest a weight distribution system that has sway control. To choose the correct system you'll need the tongue weight of your loaded and ready to tow trailer added to the amount of gear in the Ford Flex behind its rear axle. A trailer's…

It's usually best to positively determine the trailer's as-towed tongue weight using a tongue weight scale like #e99044 before choosing a system, but because your travel trailer's specs are readily available, we can make a very good…

According to my research you can tow up to 4,500 lbs with your 2016 Ford Flex if you have the Class III Trailer Towing Package (which looks like it includes a 4/7 Way wiring harness, hitch receiver, trailer sway controller, and an engine oil cooler).…

I do have a great option for you, however the CIPA Custom Towing Mirror #CM11551 is designed to fit certain model years of the Ford F-150 and will not fit the factory mirror housing on your Ford Flex. There are not any custom-fit towing mirrors…

Maximum amperage draw for 4 Brakes that are 10 or 12 inch diameter is 15.0 to 16.3 amps at 12 to 13 volts. The 14 gauge wire may be sufficient but for maximum braking effectiveness at full load capacity. I would opt to run 10 gauge wire. Larger wire…

For your 2018 Ford Flex the hitch I recommend is the USA made Curt hitch part #C13110. This hitch has great towing capacities at 4,000 lb trailer weight and 400 lb tongue weight, is easy to install, and has a 2 inch opening which is the most popular…

The first thing I recommend doing is to check that the ground wire for the lights is securely attached to a clean metal surface on the trailer frame. A loose ground wire will keep the lights from working. If the ground attached to the trailer does…

The big differences between a Class IV and a Class V hitch are the capacities and the opening size. Class IV is going to be a 2 inch hitch opening that has tongue weights typically up to 1,200 lbs and total trailer weight of 12,000 lbs. For a Class V…

Absolutely. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56343 like many other wiring harnesses requires the power line directly from the battery to power the module and to protect your vehicle wiring from…

On your Ford Flex you will first want to remove the driver's side kick panel. Once the panel is exposed you will then need to look for a large rubber grommet which contains a bundle of wires that runs from the cab to the power distribution center…