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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 01:40 PM
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Where do I plug in a brake controller on a 2008 Ford F-150. I know that it's somewhere behind the dash, but I don't know where?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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Where do I plug in a brake controller on a 2008 Ford F-150. I know that it's somewhere behind the dash, but I don't know where?
It's pretty easy to find if I remember right from putting mine in. I think it is the only pig tail hanging down that doesn't have anything plugged into it. It is under your steering wheel behind the dash. You should be able to get an adapter for whatever brake controller you buy that plugs right into it.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 12:07 AM
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Should be a gray square plug back behind the OBD port. its facing sideways not back like the OBD port IIRC. I was fortunate enough to have the pigtail still in a bag in the glovebox. I just had to match the wires to my controller by label NOT color (who uses blue for ground?)
 
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 05:48 PM
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There is a plug that sits slightly behind and above the OBD port, it usually sits 90 degrees to the OBD. Should be a plug and play.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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Thanks everyone. I found it & my brake controller plugged right into it.
 
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