brake controller

[snow0700]

just bought a brand new class c fordE450. came with a tow package, do we still need to add a brake controller. .. called the dealer where we bought it. but they did not seem to know.. thank you

[77rollalong]

I have installed them at the ford dealer, and there is a plug under the dash to plug in the factory controller, re check with another dealer...

[Lwiddis]

Did not seem to know? Avoid that dealer for all trailer concerns...better, avoid for everything.

[Sam_Spade]

rjstractor wrote:
If you are towing a trailer with electric brakes, yes you will.

This.
AND your dealer needs to FIND OUT.
Or you need to find a different dealer.

[MDKMDK]

If it's prewired for towing, that's a bonus. Any Ford dealership should be able to quote you a price for the Ford factory brake controller, installed. There may even be a cutout somewhere on your dash for placing it. The factory units aren't cheap, but they integrate nicely with the rest of the ECM/ECU software. I added one to my F150 a few years ago, and it took about an hour to install it, because the F150 was also tow ready.

[rjstractor]

If you are towing a trailer with electric brakes, yes you will.