New Tow Vehicle

Well.. I did it. Took the plunge! Bought a new truck this week. I am excited to have a full size truck.. and anxious to feel the difference towing my camper. I went from a V6 to V8, gained 2000 pounds towing capacity and about 100 horse power.

Going to re-set my WDH hitch for this truck, next week.. and trying to figure out how to hook up my prodigy brake controller.

Here's the one I bought: (dealer's photos)

Nice truck ...Should be able to get a harness from prodigy to plug right in under the dash

Congrats on the new truck, it should put a smile on your face every time you tow with it.
Does it not have an integrated brake controller in it?

No built in brake controller. I have a prodigy p2,,, and can get an adapter for the F150.. that would make it pretty easy to plug in and go.. BUT.. it seems that FORD quit installing the wiring for a brake controller with the 2013 models. In prior years you could find the plug up under the dash, pre-wired and ready to go. All you had to do was get the right adapter to match your aftermarket controller and your vehicle. Well.. guess what.. in 2013 they quit wiring, I guess to save a few bucks. Funny thing.. the plug is still up under the dash, attached to a cable (just like before).. but there are no wires coming out of it. It isn't connected to anything. I researched on the internet.. others folks are finding the same thing. I called FORD and complained.. they are looking into it. If they decide not to do anything.. looks like I will have to pay the dealership about $400 to do the wiring. I AM NOT VERY HAPPY RIGHT NOW. Love the truck... but not happy with this FORD bull$hit.

Wow, I would not be real happy about that either.
Does the truck have the factory tow option ( I think that means it has both the 4 pin & 7 pin connector on the truck)? If so, you can buy the integrated controller and then have the dealer program the computer to use it. I would think that at this point they would do something like that for you on the fly and not charge you anything.

Here is the part: Clicky

Helmsey wrote:Wow, I would not be real happy about that either.
Does the truck have the factory tow option ( I think that means it has both the 4 pin & 7 pin connector on the truck)? If so, you can buy the integrated controller and then have the dealer program the computer to use it. I would think that at this point they would do something like that for you on the fly and not charge you anything.

Here is the part: Clicky

yes.. it has the tow package.. and I am finding out that the wiring is probably still there for the factory optional controller (in dash). they just quit wiring the aftermarket connector. Maybe I can use the factory set up if I can find it. I read that it is supposed to be behind the dash. The integrated controller usually goes in the little cubby slot just right of the steering wheel. Gonna try and find it today. Not crazy about trying to pull the dash off of a new truck. Anybody have any helpful hints about removing the dash?

Chuck, will pulling the dash void your warrenty? Wouldnt it just be easier to take your truck to UHaul and let them wire it for you? They wired my Titan.

SouthWestyKim wrote:Chuck, will pulling the dash void your warrenty? Wouldnt it just be easier to take your truck to UHaul and let them wire it for you? They wired my Titan.

how much did it cost? Did you buy the brake controller from them too?

Yes we got the brake controller from them too, I cant recall how much it was.They also installed my factory OEM Titan hitch. I had them do my nissan hardbody too, which I sold with the brake controller still on it because we had no idea how to dissconnect it under the dash. Give them a call I am sure they can give you a price.

chuck wrote: Gonna try and find it today. Not crazy about trying to pull the dash off of a new truck. Anybody have any helpful hints about removing the dash?

I'm betting you can find all this info on any of the F150 forums. I'd say there is nothing to getting the dash open enough to get to this if that's the route you decide to go.

still, nice truck!

yes Chuck nice truck!! You be styling now! Im envious of those beautiful nerf bars!! Congrats on the new truck

Thanks for the compliments.. I really feel blessed to have it. I have been wanting a full sized Ford for awhile. I am very happy with the truck.

Helmsey wrote:
I'm betting you can find all this info on any of the F150 forums. I'd say there is nothing to getting the dash open enough to get to this if that's the route you decide to go.

I am taking the truck back to the dealership tomorrow to have a bed liner installed.. gonna ask them to use their tools to get into the dash and pull the brake controller plug out for me. I ordered the adapter from etrailer today.

chuck wrote:I am taking the truck back to the dealership tomorrow to have a bed liner installed.. gonna ask them to use their tools to get into the dash and pull the brake controller plug out for me. I ordered the adapter from etrailer today.

Good deal. Once that is done you will need to go tow somewhere for the weekend to see the difference

decided on the factory controller after all. the dealership made me a pretty good deal. they will install it and the bed liner tomorrow. it will look better and be out of the way up in the dash. in my other truck it was mounted under the dash.. and I was always hitting it with my knee.

WOW nice looking truck may need a larger camper now LOL

Crawford wrote:WOW nice looking truck may need a larger camper now LOL

It's been my experience that's how it works

Helmsey wrote:

Crawford wrote:WOW nice looking truck may need a larger camper now LOL

It's been my experience that's how it works

 That's been my experience as well, although now that I have a newer bigger truck I cant afford a newer larger travel trailer  But the urge is still there!!!

Kim

I am pretty happy with my camper.. but it is nice to have the option to pull something s little bigger. I might consider a bigger camper if my wife said she wanted to start camping and wanted more room.. but I doubt that is gonna happen.

Just look what happened to me. Got bigger truck, then got bigger camper. lol

Coolbreeze1

You will really like the ford integrated controller.  It uses the brake pedal or fluid pressure rather than inertia or a timer.  Once set up it works very smoothly.  Plus it doesn't look like an add on.

Nice truck!

Hitched the camper up to the new truck today..  actually didn't have to make any adjustments to the WDH. I ran up the road a little way and was very pleased at how the truck pulls my camper..  very pleased. Was able to set the trailer brake too..  Started at a 6.0 setting.. and ended up coming down to 4.0.. all works great!

Your right afob.. the integrated controller looks great in the dash.

had the new truck for a few weeks now.. added some small personal touches..

http://www.hometownsitedesign.com/201306newford.html

really sharp truck good luck with it, my C Class Ford been good to me.