FMC Electric Brake wire hookup
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FMC Electric Brake wire hookup
Just left a dealer and saw that FMC includes a separate wire harness to install under the dash for use with electric trailer brakes.
Ok, I this baffles me.
Is this a must to do, if so what if I install it and then not use it as my boat trailer has surge brakes but my work trailer has electric brakes. Some detailed information is welcomed.
Ok, I this baffles me.
Is this a must to do, if so what if I install it and then not use it as my boat trailer has surge brakes but my work trailer has electric brakes. Some detailed information is welcomed.
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Re: FMC Electric Brake wire hookup
Originally posted by skiultr
Just left a dealer and saw that FMC includes a separate wire harness to install under the dash for use with electric trailer brakes.
Ok, I this baffles me.
Is this a must to do, if so what if I install it and then not use it as my boat trailer has surge brakes but my work trailer has electric brakes. Some detailed information is welcomed.
Just left a dealer and saw that FMC includes a separate wire harness to install under the dash for use with electric trailer brakes.
Ok, I this baffles me.
Is this a must to do, if so what if I install it and then not use it as my boat trailer has surge brakes but my work trailer has electric brakes. Some detailed information is welcomed.
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On a semi-related subject, my 99 scab with trailer tow package came with the wiring plug for the trailer wiring hookup. My new lariat did not come with such a plug, although it is there under the bumper. It does have a separate 4-pin plug. I know this may sound confusing, I dont know if I am articulating myself correctly, but can anyone explain the significance of that?
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You must use an aftermarket brake controller to utilize the trailer brakes on electric brake trailers. Ford provides the wiring harness that you must match up with the wires on a brake controller. Once that is done, you can simply plug it into a connector under the dash. The truck is prewired to the 7 prong plug in the back. There are also 2 relays that come in the package with the wiring harness that must be plugged into the fuse panel in the passenger side footwell. I've been using the same brake controller for 3 trucks now. I simply plug it into the connector under the dash. Ford hasn't changed the connector.
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I installed the electric brake set up a few weeks ago for my 16 foot flat bed with electric brakes. Got the controler at my local auto parts. wired it to the Ford harness and it plugged right in. Works great, however finding a place for that controler took somework. Ford it appears, placed a couple of metal "tangs" under the drivers side dash, I guess (hope) were intended for aftermarket equipment. I used the one the right, above the gas pedal to mount the small black brake controler. It has a little light that is green when you have a trailer plugged in, and is orange to red when you apply your brakes. (depending on the setting).
One of the few problems I can say I have found is the lack of ANYKIND of space for aftermarket in the cab. Mainly no place for a small commercial 2 way radio or even a (Grin) CB if you have the flow thru. I am going to mount my small Motorola VHF I think INSIDE the console. Anywhere eles involves drilling holes where they could be seen later or looks weird.
my ride:
https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=3309
One of the few problems I can say I have found is the lack of ANYKIND of space for aftermarket in the cab. Mainly no place for a small commercial 2 way radio or even a (Grin) CB if you have the flow thru. I am going to mount my small Motorola VHF I think INSIDE the console. Anywhere eles involves drilling holes where they could be seen later or looks weird.
my ride:
https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=3309
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Originally posted by bvfd10
Mainly no place for a small commercial 2 way radio or even a (Grin) CB if you have the flow thru. I am going to mount my small Motorola VHF I think INSIDE the console. Anywhere eles involves drilling holes where they could be seen later or looks weird.
https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=3309
Mainly no place for a small commercial 2 way radio or even a (Grin) CB if you have the flow thru. I am going to mount my small Motorola VHF I think INSIDE the console. Anywhere eles involves drilling holes where they could be seen later or looks weird.
https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=3309
I'm going to convert an Overhead console to hold my CB and hide the wiring -- figure it will be done by the New year
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Mainly no place for a small commercial 2 way radio or even a (Grin) CB if you have the flow thru. I am going to mount my small Motorola VHF I think INSIDE the console. Anywhere eles involves drilling holes where they could be seen later or looks weird.
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Originally posted by BIGMACFX4
I'm going to convert an Overhead console to hold my CB and hide the wiring -- figure it will be done by the New year
I'm going to convert an Overhead console to hold my CB and hide the wiring -- figure it will be done by the New year
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those tangs under the driver side dash are perfect mounting spots
https://www.f150online.com/galleries...4952-76628.jpg
https://www.f150online.com/galleries...4952-76628.jpg