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Old Jun 21, 2018 | 12:38 PM
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Question Unknown dash connector

Can anyone tell me what this connector would go to? It lives behind the dash above the stereo.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2018 | 12:39 PM
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Sorry it’s a 2009 e-250
 
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Old Jun 21, 2018 | 12:46 PM
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Trailer Brake controller.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 06:43 AM
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Energize the big black wire and look for it in the rear under the bumper and see if it's hot there too, Not sure though why Ford would put it up inside the middle of the dash if it was for a trailer brake controller.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by baddad457
Not sure though why Ford would put it up inside the middle of the dash if it was for a trailer brake controller.
Uhmm.... to control the brakes?

 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by GreeVan
Uhmm.... to control the brakes?

Ok, I'm thinking aftermarket controllers which mount under the dash typically behind the steering wheel. Never seen the factory unit.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2018 | 03:41 PM
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Yes, brake controller, no clue why Ford located the plug there but that's where they are.
 
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Looks like the Upfitter Switch connector to me.
 
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https://www.f150forum.com/f82/locati...3-f150-271935/
 
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Originally Posted by giffenf
Looks like the Upfitter Switch connector to me.
Naw, that's the underwater snorkel cutout switch plug.
 
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Naw, that's the underwater snorkel cutout switch plug.
my 2007 doesn’t have that feature.
Wasnt it 2008 that they got a “facelift” remodel?
 
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my 2007 doesn’t have that feature.
Wasnt it 2008 that they got a “facelift” remodel?
Yea, that's it ! With the optional suicide driver door !
 
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