William Clayton

Purchased a 2018 F150 Ford Sport 4x4, V6, 6 speed transmission, equipped with tow package hitch and wiring, etc, but not factory equipped "trailer brake controller. Looked into getting after market controller, but the one at O'Reilly wiring does not match up. Took it to Ford Dealer service and asked it they could install. They suggested the OEM Ford controller which is installed in the dash. Great, SO I THOUGHT... Service adviser said a 2 hour job. 3 hours passed. Then, I am advised the unit they installed, a Ford OEM controller, did not power at the fuse location specified by Ford. They would contact Ford. Answer that day: no fuse available. Will call me when one is located. 3 days later, I visit the dealer. Service manager said it is a software engineering problem. Controller does not talk to the Ford computer. I turn the ignition key to on, and the message says Trailer Brake Control Fault. 42 days later and NO FIX.
Any solutions?

Especial86

iTrader: (1)

The module may need to be activated via forscan..
Check out the forscan thread.

Or google forscan trailer brake controller if search function lets you down.

If you have electric brakes on your trailer they should still work when you set up your trailer, you just can't adjust the gain via controller.

Sawdust102

AeroCare

I agree. If you go to the thread "2018 F150 Factory Trailer brake controller question" it has tons of info and this way no need to duplicate efforts. Also easier for future members to find good answers and not fall for erroneous fixes or rumors : https://www.f150forum.com/f82/2018-f...estion-399287/