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Old Jul 8, 2021 | 04:18 PM
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Engine compartment relay box???

So I am trying to wire up a trailer brake in my 93 F350 CC SWB 7.5. I found this relay box, it is a Ford labeled box, it is attached to the engine compartment fuse/relay box. I have searched all over and looked through the owners manual etc. I cannot find the identification of these 2 relays. Or for that matter the purpose of the additional relay junction. Please see pictures ((2nd picture is the relay box in question), thanks for the help!!

 
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Unless diesels have extra functions I think fhat may be for 96 California emissions?
 
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Edited for accuracy.

It is a factory or dealer add on relay box. Trailer brake control is the most common package, usually a smaller 2 relay box, but they came in different sizes depending on what was needed.

I would bet that yours is just trailer brake control. Should be labeled in the owners manual...

See Post #4 by Subford for relay usage.
 

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They are stock Relays that come with the Trailer/Tow factory package.
One is the Trailer Battery Charge Relay and the other is the Trailer Backup lamp Relay.

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Old Jul 8, 2021 | 06:41 PM
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So it would have nothing to do with trailer brakes wiring? Thanks for the replies!!
 
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No, the brake wiring should be wired like the diagram below.
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