Well I got my brake controller in, took about 20 minutes of going slow and trying not to break anything. Took about 5 minutes going backwards and buttoning everything up.

I was not able to program it though with FORscan. My Surface4 saw the truck and connected to my bluetooth ODBII adapter, but I was not able to get the HSCan3 modules to load which is where the IBC settings are.

 

Looking at ordering the ITBC, any differences in the JL3Z19H332AA vs GL3Z-2C006-CB other than price? Both show to work 2015-2017 F150.

 

I thunk I answered this in another thread for you, but as far as I know the 19h332 comes with fuses and relays. Order the 2c006. I did and installed and programmed it yesterday. No problems.

 

 

Looking for some feedback please...Just picked up my 2018 Screw XLT sport with 2.7l eco...3.55 rear

I need to add a brake controller...I picked up the trailer today and the trailer dealer sold me a wire adapter and an external brake controller. it does the job but i would MUCH prefer the OEM install controller.

I am having a tough time figuring out if I can add the OEM controller. My truck has the class IV hitch and plugs on the bumper. We did not order a specific towing package. The external unit works - we pulled the plug from behind the dash. Can I order the controller from Autonation Ford (about $110) and install? or do i lack other features required and stuck with this external unit?

only towing up to about 5000-6000 lbs on occasion so we didnt spring for the 3.5l with max tow. mistake?

thanks!

 

Yes, you can order the OEM integrated trailer brake controller (ITBC) from discount Ford parts source AutoNation Ford White Bear Lake ( https://parts.autonationfordwhitebea...bC12Ni1nYXM%3D )
and install it yourself. But since you don't have a tow pkg, then you will be limited to 500 pounds max hitch weight. And the brake controller won't work until after your Ford dealer flashes the computer in your F-150 so it will recognize the ITBC.


And in addition to the ITBC, you will also need the trailer tow pigtail that includes the 7-pin plug as well as the 4-pin plug. Talk to the guys at the parts counter and be sure they understand that you need the 7-pin pigtail that will plug into the truck's wiring harness where the 4-pin harness now plugs in.


Probably. But the big mistake was in not getting a towing pkg, either the 53A "heavy duty" towing pkg good for about twice the hitch weight of your truck, or the 53C max tow pkg, good for even more hitch weight than the 53A . Your F-150 will be limited to 500 pounds hitch weight or 5,000 pounds gross trailer weight, whichever happens first. With almost all tandem-axle TTs and utility trailers, you will hit the 500 pounds hitch weight limit with gross trailer weight less than 4,000 pounds. So your plan to tow 5,000 to 6,000 pounds ain't gonna happen without your F-150 being overloaded.

 

Good info i appreciate the feedback...

According to the dealer and the info they printed out for me, the 2.7 eco with the 3.55 axle 4x4 145" WB is rated 7,600 lbs Max trailer weight. This is an 18 with the 10 speed trans. Total GCWR 12,900

He bought a enclosed trailer today, weighs approx 1200 lbs - aluminum frame so light. we carry on occasion about 3-4000 lbs max of product. so can get close to the rating.

there is no footnote in this column, i see a footnote with a few other options/columns. I will definitely confirm the hitch weight with the dealer tomorrow. My boss bought the truck over the weekend (31st) and i was out of town. The trailer info was provided to the dealer and we were assured we would be ok...maybe the 7600 rating is with tow pack - but not noted on the chart.


its always something...

 

doing a bit more reading, i do have the '53B' option with the 4 pin/7 pin adapter and smart tow trailer adapter...

and if it matters its a dual axle trailer

 

If you mean you pulled the plug that was already in the truck from behind the dash to plug in to the external brake controller, then you should have everything required. The plug should have been attached to the rear of the coin holder cubby compartment if it has it. I just installed the OEM unit in mine. I think I only paid $92 on eBay though from a ford dealership with free shipping.

Additionally, you COULD take it to ford and pay them to activate it, or you can buy a $20 OBD adapter and do it yourself with Forscan like I did.

I would look at your door sticker for weights and capacities. The 500/5000 max is without a weight distributing hitch and is the same for every F150.

 

https://m.ebay.com/itm/15-18-F-150-O...776?nav=SEARCH

This is what I ordered.