Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Notices
1999 - 2016 Super Duty 1999 to 2016 Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty with diesel V8 and gas V8 and V10 engines
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Real Truck

URGENT help needed

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 7, 2016 | 10:32 PM
Share
  #1  
mark_k's Avatar
mark_k
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
URGENT help needed
Hello, I was trying to take the brake controller out of the dash to run a fishing wire behind to pull the upfitter switches through and the face plate came off. How does is go back on, or did I just screw it up and have to by a new one? Thanks
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 8, 2016 | 07:30 AM
Share
  #2  
auburngrad's Avatar
auburngrad
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 338
Likes: 1
Not sure what year or factory controller or not. But in the 11-16, it should just snap in and out. No screws and shouldn't have anything to have messed up.
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 8, 2016 | 11:18 AM
Share
  #3  
mark_k's Avatar
mark_k
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Its a 16 factory controller. How does it come out, I've tried pushing and pulling on it and it wont budge.
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 8, 2016 | 12:04 PM
Share
  #4  
auburngrad's Avatar
auburngrad
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 338
Likes: 1
So what exactly are you trying to put back. Take a picture if possible. I guess I assumed it was the whole thing. I didn't have to take mine out to run the upfitter wiring
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 8, 2016 | 12:14 PM
Share
  #5  
mark_k's Avatar
mark_k
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Its the front face plate on it. withthe slider and positive negative buttons on it I can get a picture when I get back from work this evening.
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 9, 2016 | 01:36 AM
Share
  #6  
mark_k's Avatar
mark_k
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Here's what I'm talking about,
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 9, 2016 | 07:16 AM
Share
  #7  
auburngrad's Avatar
auburngrad
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 338
Likes: 1
I would have guessed it just snaps/pushes back in.

If not, I'm not sure what else to try. Is there nothing on the face plate that looks like it fits in the notches of the dash.
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Feb 9, 2016 | 10:46 AM
Share
  #8  
mark_k's Avatar
mark_k
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
It looks like it has to little tabs that sit down on 2 post in the controller itself. I just cant get the rest of the controller to pull out of the dash? I can move it side to side, but cant get it out and dont want to brake the dash trying.
 
Reply
0
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-3

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-4

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-6

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

 Joe Kucinski
Old Feb 9, 2016 | 10:48 AM
Share
  #9  
auburngrad's Avatar
auburngrad
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 338
Likes: 1
Originally Posted by mark_k
It looks like it has to little tabs that sit down on 2 post in the controller itself. I just cant get the rest of the controller to pull out of the dash? I can move it side to side, but cant get it out and dont want to brake the dash trying.
I would stop trying to take it out of the dash. It is possible to fish the wires without removing it. I did remove the little cubby that is to the right of your knee, but left the brake controller when I installed mine.
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 9, 2016 | 05:27 PM
Share
  #10  
mark_k's Avatar
mark_k
Thread Starter
|
5th Wheeling
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
I got the wires though, but trying to take it out to see if I can put the face back on.
 
Reply
0
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Brake Controller - After Market
rcm77573
2015 - 2020 F150
16
Dec 19, 2017 03:07 PM
Factory brake controller wiring question 2004 Excursion
Roscoe316
Excursion - King of SUVs
5
Jan 25, 2014 11:04 PM
Factory Brake controller
wileyeyejeep
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
4
Feb 25, 2012 08:42 AM
Installing a brake controller
rattboy7
1978 - 1996 Big Bronco
3
Feb 19, 2009 01:47 AM
Brake Controller Hookup
MainePSMan
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
2
May 28, 2008 07:14 PM
Back to Subforum
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
View Next Unread
01 overdrive switch on gear selector




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:03 AM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE