Towing question

[GaryB]

I have a 2010 Expy limited, with the Heavy-duty trailer package, and anti-sway control. I've never towed much, so I don't really know what I have. Looking at campers now. Can anyone tell me if this has a trailer brake, or how I would know if it does or not? Thanks.

 

[Plati]

I have a 2010 Expy limited, with the Heavy-duty trailer package, and anti-sway control. I've never towed much, so I don't really know what I have. Looking at campers now. Can anyone tell me if this has a trailer brake, or how I would know if it does or not? Thanks.

Read the owners manual?

 

[Cyclone]

Did they have ford factory trailer break controllers available on 2010 expeditions?

 

[GaryB]

OK. Just read the owner's manual. Apparently, there was a factory kit to plug an aftermarket trailer brake into. I'll need to find that. Thanks.

 

[ynpmoose]

If you can find a factory harness to plug the brake controller into, that is ideal. I know Prodigy controllers make harnesses that will plug into their unit and right into factory harnesses, no soldering required. I would imagine other brands have this as well.

 

[Eric Mowrer]

My 13 limited with tow pkg came with a factory brake controller. When did that start?

 

[JExpedition07]

My 13 limited with tow pkg came with a factory brake controller. When did that start?

2011 I believe

 

[x46415]

Can't you just add an aftermarket brake controller if you don't have the built-in dash one?

 

[wingrider]

HD Tow on some years came with a factory connector cable to install a 3rd party brake controller located under the dash near the gas pedal. My '12 had that and I purchased a controller (brand escapes me at the moment) but I just plugged it in, configured it and it's literally been plug and play since. It has been set up for my Race trailer empty and a second setting for with the GT500 in the trailer. Plug it in when towing, put in the console when not towing. Works well.

I think Trailer Brake Control became a built in option for '13....

 

[CaptOchs]

If you don't have a factory brake controller, the Tekonsha P3 is a good controller. Safe yourself some time on the install and get the Ford brake controller cable too.

I also included a link to the 2010 tow guide to figure out your tow capacity. Typically, I size a trailer for 70% of tow capacity. With a good weight distribution kit it should be a comfortable tow.


P3 Brake Controller
https://www.amazon.com/Tekonsha-901...uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Ford Cable
https://www.amazon.com/Tekonsha-303...automotive&vehicleId=2&vehicleType=automotive

2010 tow guide to find your tow capacity.
http://www.trailerlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/DigitalTLTowGuide2010i.pdf