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Old 02-09-2018, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SWMORAVEN
As this is a ford design error, defect, is ford paying for the part and install?
As of right now, Ford is still working on a resolution. Maybe they'll lower the price of the part? Maybe they'll issue a recall? Right now we don't know.
This fix above would be up to you or your dealer to pay for, as it is not a Ford approved method.
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Old 04-12-2018, 08:19 PM
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Just got my 5.0 fuse in the 24 location bought trailer tow package and missed on ordering the brake controller going to buy one and forscan it in
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Old 04-22-2018, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Tundrav8
Has anybody installed the Factory brake controller in a 2018 5.0 with out any issues or problems, My dealership is saying its not possible due to wiring issue with the 2018 5.0 trucks.
Same here. I was quoted for the part and install but after 5 hours the dealer is telling me the junction box needs to be changed out. My XLT has the towing package. I find it hard to swallow that I need to pay for an additional part and service on top of the trailer brake controller.

I will find out more after monday when the dealer should get more info from Ford.
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Originally Posted by ExpresswayFord
Hey guys, I have some new information on this. A lot of 2018's already have a fuse in location F24 in the fusebox under the hood. If you already have it, you likely have fusebox part number JL3Z-14A068-E. If you don't have it, you need to install this fusebox, for a few hundred bucks. Then you can use JL3Z-19H332-AA (accessory part number) or JL3Z-2C006-AA (factory equipped part number) brake controller like normal! We just did one yesterday, successfully. Hope this helps everyone!
I find it difficult to accept that the customer has to spend more to replace a fusebox if you purchased the tow package. I can accept purchase of a trailer brake controller as an add-on but not the fusebox. Ford should cover that cost.

This would be analogous to buying a Ford hitch and the hitch receiver won't fit the part.

... sorry for the short rant.
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