murrdawg50
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I figured it would be the same, just wish I knew where the TBC pigtail that’s supposed to be behind the dash is located and if it’s as simple as plugging in a ‘21+ F150 TBC into said pigtail.
2022 Expedition Brake Controller
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Pancho258
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have a 2022 Timberline with the HD towing so I have the controller. I will tell you from my experience installing the factory brake controller in our 2018 F150 that you will likely have to either pay the dealer to activate the controller once installed or if you do it yourself you have to use Forscan to access and activate. once you have FORScan and a cable you will find other options that can be made to your vehicle. Lots of youtube videos to assist. Dash in the 22 is different from the 18 Expedition we had. That might be why the brake controller does not fit. Might not have it available right now.
Pancho258
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I’ll add one additional note here on installing the brake controller. The F150’s had an actual connector hard mounted behind the coin slot where the controller would be installed. On our 2018 all I had to do once I had access to the opening is press the controller in place. No having to fish for a pigtail and connect.
Might be worth avoiding the factory tbc setup anyway…
Tobiasx
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There is absolutely a plug behind the coin holder contrary to previous info. On my Timberline anyway. Look up and behind the dead space behind the coin cubby and it’s in a dummy plug holder. Use some long needle nose to pull it loose then utilize the female plug TobiasX above points out to get your wiring out to use an aftermarket controller. May even be an existing aftermarket plug adapter. I’m installing a Red Arc. Edit: Adapter in pic below sure looks the part for a Red Arc TBC…
May need FORSCAN to activate this setup. I’ll report back soon on that.
Final edit: No Forscan necessary. Just tried it pulling my R-Pod 202. Works more seamlessly than the factory tbc in my Super Duty.
May need FORSCAN to activate this setup. I’ll report back soon on that.
Final edit: No Forscan necessary. Just tried it pulling my R-Pod 202. Works more seamlessly than the factory tbc in my Super Duty.
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Tobiasx
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OH MY, did that panel just pop out? just use some plastic trim remover tools? so you used the supplied adapter to pull the plug for access, then used the REDARC Tow-Pro Brake Elite Controllers
CIKTP-NA-002 and used that adapter wire to connect it all? That summit part online it does not say it will fit 2022 exp. Thank you for your help!
CIKTP-NA-002 and used that adapter wire to connect it all? That summit part online it does not say it will fit 2022 exp. Thank you for your help!
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The coin holder panel will pop out yes. Takes a little effort and careful use of a trim removal tool. I did remove the “IPad” nav screen initially which actually has just 3 bolts and 2 plugs to deal with. With it out you can get behind the coin holder and push it out easier. Had initially ordered the adapter harness from Redarc as an experiment. Got impatient while waiting on it to arrive and wired in the Ford factory supplied pigtail to the universal harness supplied with the Redarc brake controller I already had. The plug on the TPH-007 harness looks identical after I took delivery. The installed brake controller works better than any I’ve ever used personally.
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DougBriley
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I have a 2022 expedition timerline, it is not equipped with the heavy tow package. However, I have been looking for the components for the intergraded trailer brake. I have came up with a few parts. As you can see the pig tail is different. I did get a part number off a Expedition Timberline that has one factory installed. The plug that both pig tails plug into, appears to be the same. At this point finding the pig tail is the issue. I am actively looking, I am close. I am not sure ”yet“ if the complete pro towing backing is fully needed. More to follow
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I'm thinking if Ford didn't need to put something in the vehicle that MIGHT get used they just didn't. With all the supply issues I'm sure that's going to be very common these days.
Thanks for finding all these parts, any luck on the pigtail yet?
DougBriley
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I’m working on the pigtail still.
DougBriley
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Thank you for the update, looking to add the same controller to mine
Pancho258
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I’ll start with a 2018 F150. Bought one new without the brake controller since they were not available when we bought the truck. Purchased one a year later from the Ford dealer and installed it myself. It was plug and play. No harness, it pushed into a set of installed contacts. To get the truck to see and function you need to purchase a special cable which you can find on Amazon, install FORScan on your laptop and sign up for a year at a minimal cost. There are a number of YouTube videos on how to program the brake controller. Very simple, just take your time.
Our 2018 Expedition came with with the brake controller so I did not have to repeat the process from our truck. Fast forward now to the 22. Ford makes one brake controller to fit multiple vehicles. Ford sells a short wire harness that is suppose to plug into an existing location that will link the brake controller to the truck. Do some research you should find what you need.
Our 2018 Expedition came with with the brake controller so I did not have to repeat the process from our truck. Fast forward now to the 22. Ford makes one brake controller to fit multiple vehicles. Ford sells a short wire harness that is suppose to plug into an existing location that will link the brake controller to the truck. Do some research you should find what you need.
Thanks, I've tried looking at the online parts diagrams and haven't been able to find the pigtail pn listed. I was kind of hoping doug would be able to find it.
With Ford Transit vans starting in MY 2020- if you did not order the OEM Factory controller there is NO WAY to add one. Ed Bowers, aka crewvanman is a super knowledgeable sales person at Gary Crossley Ford in Kansas City. He verified this after speaking with his contacts at Ford.
The best solution is the Curt Echo, and that is what I am using on my Transit Van. I do have the OEM on my Expedition and knew they were fairly easy to add it it didn't come with one, yet that seems to have all changed starting with 2020 models.
Met someone recently towing with a 2022 Explorer ST and just like my van- he had the HD Tow Package, yet NO OEM TBC.
Below is a link with 221 posts on the Ford Transit Forum about this topic. If you start with the very last post, keep in mind the congratulations for getting it to work is for a 2019 van.
www.fordtransitusaforum.com
The best solution is the Curt Echo, and that is what I am using on my Transit Van. I do have the OEM on my Expedition and knew they were fairly easy to add it it didn't come with one, yet that seems to have all changed starting with 2020 models.
Met someone recently towing with a 2022 Explorer ST and just like my van- he had the HD Tow Package, yet NO OEM TBC.
Below is a link with 221 posts on the Ford Transit Forum about this topic. If you start with the very last post, keep in mind the congratulations for getting it to work is for a 2019 van.
2020 Transit 250 AWD Heavy Duty Tow Package-Brake...
Wow! So glad you got the TBC working. Do you have the Part Number for the Plug/Adaptor/Pigtail that fixed the connection issue? Thank you
DougBriley
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DougBriley
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I found it
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