DougBriley
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I have the 15” screen and the trailer section I took it to ford to have it programmed. The computer sees the TBC but ford dealership doesn’t have the Forscan update yet
2022 Expedition Brake Controller
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DougBriley
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DougBriley
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I might not have trailer section.
mrmustang
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When looking at the trailer screen, did you have a trailer plugged in to it?
If not, mine screen looks just like yours, once the trailer is attached, and found by the system, there are other items you can access.
Bill S.
If not, mine screen looks just like yours, once the trailer is attached, and found by the system, there are other items you can access.
Bill S.
ExpyNole
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TBH the reason Ford doesn't include a brake controller on these from factory without HD Tow is you shouldn't be towing anything that needs a brake controller without the HD Tow package to begin with, weight wise.
The base non-HD tow is able to tow 6,000 lbs. Trailers over 3,000 lbs are required to have brakes in my state (Michigan). So if the trailer has electric brakes at 3,000 lbs you should have a controller installed and not be relying on the vehicle's brakes.
From the manual:
Ford Motor Company recommends separate functioning brake systems for trailers weighing more than 1,500 lb (680 kg) when loaded
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DougBriley
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There is no difference in powertrain options in the TimberLine between one with HD towing and one w/out. I went to a dealer I use to work at and looked at both build sheets, one with and one w/out “mine”. The only difference was my “active park assist 2.0” was removed/deleted and of course I did not have “factory” Pro Trailer Backing/Trailer Brake Controller components installed. I currently have the Pro Trailer and Trailer Brake Controller installed. The computer sees these but the dealer doesn’t have the forscan update to install the software at this time. Ford has not released it yet.
ExpyNole
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it's not the powertrain that is different.
The HD tow rear differential is a bigger housing/ring gear than non-HD tow. I think it's 8.8 versus 9.75". There are some other differences.
Power is the least important matter with regards to towing capacity.
coolvman83
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Anyone have any updates with regards to installing the OEM trailer brake controller?
SuperDaveA
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Ditto… any updates on this? I have a 22 Exp Limited Max, no tow package. Of course now I want to tow something under 6000lb that will have two axels and brakes. Really would like to install the factory gain switch so I don’t get yelled at by the wife, but sounds like that’s a problem. Call to the parts department yielded a response that no gain switch module existed for my vehicle. Thanks!
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