brake controller
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From: CT
ok sorry if I'm asking a question that has already been answered but
First my truck did not have a towing pakage. installed a hitch installed fuse and relay, bought the Ford 7 and 4 pin trailer pigtail for the rear so with that said what else is needed if any to hook up the Ford brake controller or an after market controller I do have the 14pin pigtail behind the dash with power on the red wire and I also have the pig tail for hooking up aftermarket controller. once again not beating a dead horse just trying to get going
First my truck did not have a towing pakage. installed a hitch installed fuse and relay, bought the Ford 7 and 4 pin trailer pigtail for the rear so with that said what else is needed if any to hook up the Ford brake controller or an after market controller I do have the 14pin pigtail behind the dash with power on the red wire and I also have the pig tail for hooking up aftermarket controller. once again not beating a dead horse just trying to get going
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Ok folks 2009 F150 XLT no factory towing package.
Bought the little bag of parts that come with the tow pakage trucks (circuit breaker,fuse)
bought Ford 7 pin/4pin trailer harness (plug in)
Bought Trailer brake controller (dealer programed)
Today I picked up my Travel Trailer from the shop and it worked great!!
So I dont know why everyone says that if your truck did not come with the factory towing package it wont work MINE DOES.
Bought the little bag of parts that come with the tow pakage trucks (circuit breaker,fuse)
bought Ford 7 pin/4pin trailer harness (plug in)
Bought Trailer brake controller (dealer programed)
Today I picked up my Travel Trailer from the shop and it worked great!!
So I dont know why everyone says that if your truck did not come with the factory towing package it wont work MINE DOES.
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Escondido, CA
Dealer's Who Charge Too Much for ITBC
Again, this is posted earlier in this thread, but since there are so many postings that all dealer service managers should read... Here it is...
It literally takes 5 minutes to tell the trucks computer that the ITCB is installed on a truck...they have to pay cashier and service advisor and service tech, No More Than 15 Minutes Should Be Charged!!!! One quarter hour-period. Otherwise they are charging you for their employee training, something that they should pay for. The instructions are hurried in the thread...some people have printed them and carried them to dealer. It was my dealer who gave them to me to post...computer settings "Personalities" it is easy...Best of Luck!!!
It literally takes 5 minutes to tell the trucks computer that the ITCB is installed on a truck...they have to pay cashier and service advisor and service tech, No More Than 15 Minutes Should Be Charged!!!! One quarter hour-period. Otherwise they are charging you for their employee training, something that they should pay for. The instructions are hurried in the thread...some people have printed them and carried them to dealer. It was my dealer who gave them to me to post...computer settings "Personalities" it is easy...Best of Luck!!!
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Fulshear Texas
Brake controller
Yesterday I purchased a new 09 FX4 that included the towing package. As part of the dealer prep my dealer installs the brake controller. When I got home, hooked up my cargo trailer and everything worked perfect.
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From: CT
Ok folks 2009 F150 XLT no factory towing package.
Bought the little bag of parts that come with the tow pakage trucks (circuit breaker,fuse)
bought Ford 7 pin/4pin trailer harness (plug in)
Bought Trailer brake controller (dealer programed)
Today I picked up my Travel Trailer from the shop and it worked great!!
So I dont know why everyone says that if your truck did not come with the factory towing package it wont work MINE DOES.
Bought the little bag of parts that come with the tow pakage trucks (circuit breaker,fuse)
bought Ford 7 pin/4pin trailer harness (plug in)
Bought Trailer brake controller (dealer programed)
Today I picked up my Travel Trailer from the shop and it worked great!!
So I dont know why everyone says that if your truck did not come with the factory towing package it wont work MINE DOES.
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2009 xlt no factory installed towing package
Here is a list of Part numbers
relay/fuse & 14 way wiring connector 9LT-15A416-AD (found in all trucks w/towing pkg)
7/4 pin trailer connector 9L3Z-15A416-A (PART NUMBER DIFFERS W/REAR CAMERA 9L3Z-15A416-B)
Brake control module 9L3Z-2C006-A
ALL TOGETHER IT COST ME 385.00 including programing but it is unlike any brake controller.
YES I OVER PAYED TO HAVE IT PROGRAMED!!!!
Here is a list of Part numbers
relay/fuse & 14 way wiring connector 9LT-15A416-AD (found in all trucks w/towing pkg)
7/4 pin trailer connector 9L3Z-15A416-A (PART NUMBER DIFFERS W/REAR CAMERA 9L3Z-15A416-B)
Brake control module 9L3Z-2C006-A
ALL TOGETHER IT COST ME 385.00 including programing but it is unlike any brake controller.
YES I OVER PAYED TO HAVE IT PROGRAMED!!!!
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Well I just got back from Landers Ford in Benton, AR.
They got me in and out in 30 minutes. $37 including tax. I'm happy with that.
Can't wait to pick up my new tow hauler from the Pace American factory on the 4th!
Merry Christmas All,
John
They got me in and out in 30 minutes. $37 including tax. I'm happy with that.
Can't wait to pick up my new tow hauler from the Pace American factory on the 4th!
Merry Christmas All,
John
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From: Mass...ahhh...nevermind...
Anyone know what computer you need to activate this yourself?
I have a friend that is a mechanic and he has all the expensive computers for working on cars. Is there some specific system that a Ford dealer uses or could any mechanic with an automotive computer do it?
I have a friend that is a mechanic and he has all the expensive computers for working on cars. Is there some specific system that a Ford dealer uses or could any mechanic with an automotive computer do it?