I'm getting ready to install a Brake Controller on my 2001 F-150. By chance did Ford leave any pigtails under the dash for these installations? By chance does Ford have the wiring schematic to install one of these. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Bob

 

If you have factory tow package, there is a pigtail under the dash located under the storage bin to the right of the steering wheel.

Ian



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99 Expedition EB
5.4l, 4x4, 4.10 LS
WMS Tube, Bassani Cat Back Exhaust, Superchip Flipchip

 

Cool, thanks. Now "Summit" has a Hoppy's controller. Is it worth a ****? Jeg's has something also, but I don't have their catalog in front of me.

Bob

 

I have a Warner brake control on my 2001
Super Crew. I tow a 26ft Airstream, I have
had a number of brake controllers over the years and I find this Warner the best I have ever had.

 

If you got the truck new it should come with a little package. Mine had the pigtails that you connect to your controller and it will plug in to the connector under the dash. It also had the wiring diagrams and the relays and instructions on how to install them. Make sure you have the relays or that the dealer already put those in.

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2001 Silver XLT 2x4 SuperCrew (Gen II) 5.4L 3.55LS Tow Package (now with 2.02" rad) & Cab Steps

Mods: K&N Filter, LoRider by Raider Fiberglass Tonneau, Stull Billet Grille (Black)

Tow: 31FT. Glendette Deluxe Camper Trailer

 

You do not want to cheap out on a brake controller - there was a post here a while ago about what brands people like and dislike.

I don't know about Warner but Tekonsha has a very good reputation. The important thing is to get a controller that has the inertial control (a little pendulum that controls the braking power).

Also, if you didn't get the little bag of parts (I didn't) give the dealer hell. I got mine that way. If you don't install the relays, your trailer charge and backup lights won't work.

Ian

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99 Expedition EB
5.4l, 4x4, 4.10 LS
WMS Tube, Bassani Cat Back Exhaust, Superchip Flipchip

 

I got that bag of stuff in the glove compartment. I knew it was for wiring the truck to the trailer, but didn't have a clue about the use of those relays. Thanks for all your help(s). I believe I've got a pretty good handle on most of the items now.
Bob

 

which brake controler did you get??? I've got the Draw-Tite Activator II and I know I had a time figuring out which wire matched up with which one from the truck. If you run into this problem too, then post back and I'll give you the pattern colors of how mine worked.

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2k F250 CC SWB 6 speed 4x2 Diesel XLT Super Duty, Woodland Green
Power Mirrors, 3.73 LS, Captains Chairs, ARE tonneau top, rear privacy glass
TT Pkg, Class IV hitch, sliding rear window, running boards, mud flaps
265/75/16 AS OWL tires, am/fm/cassette/cd, rechargable MagLite
Clarion APA 5240 amp, Memphis speakers:Components front, 5x7 rear, 10"sub
SuperChip, Stepshields, Ventshields on windows, rubber bed mat
rugged liner bedliner on tailgate, quick disconnect jumper cables
unaFORDable (decal on tailgate) Western Diesel Turbo Brake (whoa boy)
Finally gauges!!: Pyrometer & Boost on the A-Pillar mount

 

I'm looking at a Hoppy's inertia style controller from Summit. If I can't seem to figure out the wiring I'll be sure to give you a hoot Tina. Mailing sounds a lot easier then trying to reinvent the wheel. Thanks

Bob

 

I just got a Draw-Tite Activator II brake controller. I've got a 98' F150, 5.4L, tow package, so I have the brake controller connector under the dash. Can anybody please tell me how to hook this thing up?? The Activator has 5 wires and my truck connector has 4. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

I've got that same brake and I've got 4 wires on the brake controler and 5 on my truck.
Match them up this way:
truck-------------brake
white-------------white, ground
Dk blue-----------Dk blue, output
Lt green----------red, brake light
Red---------------black, 12v power
Brown-------------nothing, tape the end of the wire (this is for a light on the controler)

 

How do you know if your truck has a tow package? Mine has a hitch. and I got a box with a pigtail of somesort, but thats it.

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1998 150 SC, Lariat, 5.4, Black with a little silver, 4X4, Stock at this time.

 

Thanks Tina. I had the number of wires switched in my original post...it is 4 on the controller, 5 on the truck. I'll be hooking it up today.

 

yeh me to.I think my truck has the tow pakage on it but as I was snuping under the hitch I found only a 4 pin conector. I want to conect a 7 pin to it do I need an adaptor?

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Regular Cab Flareside lariat 4x4. 95 Seadoo xp, 96 Seadoo gtx, 94 Yamaha Blaster quad

 

Tina, what do you know about the Jordan Ultima 2020? I wanted to read up a little on it but cannot access their website. Anyone else know about this unit?

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T.Ray

My Ride:
2001 Lariat Screw, Dk. Highland Green/Arizona Beige, 5.4L 4x4,Tow Package, Off Road, 3.55 LS, Captain's Chairs, Slider, 6-Disc CD, Bed Extender

MODS:
K&N FIPK, Lund "Trident" Bug Shield, Catch-All Floor Liners, Stull Black Billet Grille, Westin Black Nerf Bars, Westin 1-Piece "Sportsman Grille Guard, Husky Splash Guards, V-Tech Slotted Tail Light Covers, Ventshade Vent Visors, Bedrug, A.R.E. Z-Series Cap, Dashmat Dash Cover.

Soon:
Superchip,
Gibson or Flowmaster DF40 Exhaust.