I would imagine this has come up before but, what the hey.
We're moving back home (Southern Missouri) and talking about me making a few trips back home with a trailer load to put into storage, making the move easier.
I've been looking at different rental options and may need to ad an electric brake controller to my 2013 F150. The truck is a Super Crew, 4x4. 5.0, 3:55 gears, and has tow package, but I'm surprised that tow package didn't include a trailer brake.
So if you've added your own trailer brake, where, and what kind of price did you get? I want OEM so it will fit in that cubby hole where I set me 9mm now
And was it plug and play, or do I need to also pay a stealer or shop to activate it

 

think you have to pay the stealer ship to turn it on. think its easy to install... but Im probably wrong. if southern Mo, SEMO? I think in the case of the of the tow package, the max tow came with the controller. you cant get max tow with the 5.0. (on the 2011-14s)

 

We moved from Ozark Mo, right between Springfield and Branson, and looking to get back in that same area.

 

I haven't installed one but have had my eye on this topic for a while... with that said:

Looking on ebay/amazon - they are running $100-200 depending on if they come with the relay and fuses needed. Mine came in a bag with the truck I believe so if you find that you could save some cash.

Couple resources:

Link to install guide: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l-09-f150.html

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPH0...ature=youtu.be

Looks like it does need to be activated.

Hope this helps

 

Ford Ford F-150 F-150 Remote Start & Electronics Accessories: 2009-2014 Ford F-150 Accessories

2011-2013 specifically:
Ford F-150 Trailer Brake Control Kit 2011-2013 (Part No: BL3Z-19H332-AA)

Call and ask for a guy by the name of Benny. He's the rep that sponsors another F150Forum and he can hook you up. He may even be able to activate it remotely.

 

Thanks for the input everybody
I'm looking at making a few trips starting this spring, and trying to have all of my ducks in a row.

 

I know you asked about an OEM controller but for about $100 you can get a better after market that will plug right in and does not require dealer activation. Check etrailer.com for a Prodigy controller.

 

The OEM controller can be activated with FORscan.

Most rental trailers I have rented(Uhaul) have surge brakes so a trailer brake controller isn't required.

 

Yup, found that out this afternoon. And there's a location right by the house here, and back home. So that saves a few bucks that will go towards renting a trailer

 

Are you taking the 1979 Ford to MO?

 

Yup, Ka'Bluey is going to be transported back to Missouri a couple of months before we move. If you haven't heard the story behind that truck, let me know. I like telling it anyways.

Unk Bob

 

I'll check that out, thanks!

Unk Bob

 

Nope. how did you get it?

 

I bought Ka'Bluey almost 10 years ago now, just a few weeks after we bought our house in Ozark Mo.
After getting some money back from the house that we sold in Blue Springs Mo, with the wife's ok, I struck a deal and bought him.
He barely ran, beautiful blue paint job, on really terrible body work, and new 31x10.50x15 tires, two different mufflers, and I think only 2 shock were on there too.
Over the next 6 years that we we're in Southern Mo, a lot of work went into that truck. Engine swap, we even had a group of Missouri FTE members show up for a cab swap party. Then a lot of body work, larger tires, exhaust, etc.
After my wife was made a fantastic offer for a new job, we sold everything that wasn't needed, including Ka'Bluey, to help pay for the move to North Carolina, where we live now.
Over the next 12 to 18 month's, Ka'Bluey went up on craigslist three more times. The couple that bought him this last time are great friends back home, and fellow Mo, FTE members. Alan and Tiff bought Ka'Bluey and let me know that they had him, and we're going to make repairs that were needed. They also let me know that he wasn't for sale, unless I wanted him back. And I sure did....so we made an agreement and bought Ka'Bluey back.
He's in my drive way right now, three years after selling him, and 1100 miles away, all because of two great friends back home, and a wife that let me buy the same truck twice.
And now we're making plans to go back home in the next few months. And Ka'Bluey is one of the first things going back. And the friends that we bought him from, are storing him for me until we get there.
The first picture, is right after we bought him. The the cab swap, and last is the day he was transported to me in NC.


Unk Bob

 

Pretty cool Bob! Ive always liked the 79s. never did own one. the 73-79 Fords is one of my favorites. especially with FE engines. (73-76). Worked on alot of them back in the day....