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    Added tow mirrors to a 2016 XLT

    HawkX66... Do they stick out any wider than the stock ones when pulled in. We have a set of clip on mirrors but I don't really like them that well. Wife drives the Expedition and sometimes parking spots are a little tight. She doesn't want those type of super wide mirrors when not towing.
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    Added tow mirrors to a 2016 XLT

    Do these have the blind spot signal on them?
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    Factory Brake Controller Question/Issue

    Took it on a short trip (about 15 miles) around the block. Never had a connect/disconnect issue. The resistance for the controller must have needed a lower resistance. When I checked my magnets, I was getting around 3.2 ohms per magnet. Total resistance with all 4 magnets in parallel was...
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    Factory Brake Controller Question/Issue

    I believe I have found an solution. I wired it up according to this suggestion found on an F-150 website. Apparently, this issue happens to F-150's also. I did what this guy did and sure enough, my trailer is detected. Happy guy here. The vehicle detects a trailer is connected through the...
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    Factory Brake Controller Question/Issue

    What year Expedition do you have?
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    Factory Brake Controller Question/Issue

    Still having issues. If I set the controller with "Electric over Hydraulic", the connection issues don't rear its ugly head. Ironically, I hooked up my flatbed trailer and not a single connect/disconnect issue. I am at a loss.
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    Factory Brake Controller Question/Issue

    Update on my issue. After trying to understand how the tow vehicle knows when a trailer is or is not connected and no clear direction I was able to find, I spoke to a local trailer shop. Was told the resistance through the brakes is how the tow vehicle detects a trailer. Anytime the...
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    Factory Brake Controller Question/Issue

    Took the trailer out for a short trip (About an hour away). Trailer pulled fine, but it was still connecting/disconnecting. Right before we got to the campground, got an error saying "Trailer wiring malfunction". I did dig through the wiring a little. As usual with RV's, it is a rats next of...
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    Factory Brake Controller Question/Issue

    People pull trailers all the time without brakes. No worries!
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    Factory Brake Controller Question/Issue

    If I slide the emergency switch while it says "Trailer disconnected", my brakes work on the trailer. I know that for a fact. If I need to, I can rewire the brakes if you guys think that will fix it, it is not a big deal.
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    Where are you from?

    I am in New Franklin, OH, in the portage lakes area.
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    Factory Brake Controller Question/Issue

    Shane, Thanks for the reply! Connections look solid. I am going to reconnect each connection and see if it works. The part that drives me nuts is when it says “trailer disconnected” everything works. Brakes, lights, etc. Going to keep digging. Thanks again!
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    Factory Brake Controller Question/Issue

    Back to the drawing board. Still doing it. All connections, to the best of my knowledge, are good. Still getting connect and then disconnect. Everything works including brakes. The ding ding ding drives me nuts. Anyone willing to offer any assistance?
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    Factory Brake Controller Question/Issue

    I think I found an answer. Will let you all know if it works.
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    New Member here

    Wife has a 2015 Limited. Nice vehicle. Looking forward to ideas and solutions to problems some my have. Tom
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    Factory Brake Controller Question/Issue

    I recently picked up a 23 foot expandable trailer to take my family to Florida this winter. The cost savings alone with a camp site vs. a hotel will pay for the trailer and fuel since we are going to end up in the Florida Keys. I have a 16' flat bed trailer that doesn't have this issue, so I...

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