56wrestler

I took off the dash trim to get to my radio and noticed extra wires plugged into the trim piece next to the cigarette lighter. It's just a dead end. What could they be for?

jazar10

i believe that would be a traction control wire

56wrestler

I didn't think Ford came out with traction control in their trucks til later, like in 07 or 08?

Why would it just be a dead end there?

Skull31

Dude tell us more.I think allot of ppl would like to add Traction Control if we can,and if your correct about the wires???????????????????????????

BoSox Fan

I would say subwoofer cable but mine was higher up. It also dead ended but up in the radio compartment.... Someone let us know when we confirm what this is...

VanoFord

That is the Traction Control. On the Harleys, the cig lighter and TCS (traction control system) are next to each other on that same area (i bought a harley bezel and realized this). Just like many of us that are upgrading are finding out, Ford did a great job wiring all of these trucks. Rather than make 5 different harnesses, Ford made 1 major harness with dead end connections, which is easier and more cost effective than reinventing 3 others. All of our trucks are 7-pin trailer ready, we just need to add the harness and add a brake controller (brake controller connection is already under dash near OBDII; just another example of Ford thinking ahead).

jazar10

hahha thanks bro for explaining all this, i saw the button for traction control on a harley edition, and just took a total guess loll

56wrestler

Thanks guys!

So, if I found a traction control switch it should work or is the other end a dead end too?

VanoFord

I assume it would go into the ECM and then it should work. But I am not positive so verification is a must.

Skull31

I just looked in the same place,i to have that same set up(sweet) Question is,who would i talk to about finding i getting a traction control switch and hooking everything up to the ecu?I went to talk to the stealerships where i got my truck,they new nothing about it and had no idea's.Is there some type of shop i could visit to find out more?I would like traction control in my truck,well my girlfriend more than me really.