Should I Replace a Troublesome Factory Trailer Brake Controller With Aftermarket On 2015 Ford F-150?

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Should I Replace a broken OEM trailer brake controller on a 2015 F150 XLT or purchase a Prodigy 2? Ford dealer wants $850 to fix the OEM controller. Prodigy 2 is advertised as plug and play, but can I just remove the connector to the OEM panel switches and plug into the Prodigy 2 without attention to the OEM controller software?

asked by: William W

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I fell replacing your factory controller with an aftermarket controller is a better option, because aftermarket controllers tend to have less issues. With your 2015 Ford F-150 XLT having a factory controller you will need to have the ECU flashed before you are able to use the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885. They need to remove the programming for the factory controller since it does not use its own control board like an aftermarket controller. You will need the Pigtail # 22292 to connect to the Prodigy P2 to the factory harness on your F-150. Personally I feel the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 is a better controller with the customizable LCD display and built in troubleshooting.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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There isn't anything like an autonomous controller that would step up if the factory controller fails. I'd simply bypass the existing factory brake controller. The GM ITBC, although it works better now than the earlier models has been…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Hey Robert! Ideally you're going to get 12V all the way back to the brakes but that typically doesn't happen. What exactly is the issue? Are they not working at all? At 8-9V I would expect them to have most of their functionality to a point…

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That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Hey Rick, There isn't a custom-fit wire harness for your Chevy Express so you'll want to go with the kit that has the universal splice-in harness #C72RV in order to get it installed. The wires would need to be spliced into your factory wiring…

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Should I Replace a Troublesome Factory Trailer Brake Controller With Aftermarket On 2015 Ford F-150?

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