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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 06:11 PM
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Ok I've checked every fuse, even consulted the owners manul for fuses I might be missing. I can't find anything wrong, the wiring looks good. What I'm talking about is my brake controller. I used the factory supplied pigtail in the glove box. The Truck came with a towing package ( '00 F150 ) and I found where the little plug in goes under the dash BUT I still get no lights, nothing from the brake controller. Any web sites you guys know about to troubleshoot this?
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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Hi and welcome to FTE

You have checked the power distribution block under the hood on the drivers side near the firewall?
There are 2 fuses and relays that are part of the kit for the towing package that are not installed at the factory and are in the bag of goodies in the glovebox. One relay and fuse is for the lights and one relay and fise is for the trailer brake.
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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Hi, and welcome to FTE, try this forum by folling this link.
and posting the ? here

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/f...?s=&forumid=62

hope this helps.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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Yes sir, I got the owners manual out and saw those fuses and relay were needed. I installed them both and still nothing.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 10:30 PM
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Do you have anything without the trailer connected. Sometimes it's a bad ground ??
 
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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There are also fuses for the trailer package in the main fuse box under the hood. Your owner's manual will show which ones.
btw....great looking Mustang
What does it run?
 

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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 12:41 AM
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it's only been down the track 3 times. running 9.50's right now but looking for some 8.90's naturally aspirated. The 8 inch convertor is too loose it needs a 9 inch. tha'ts holding things up right now. thanks for the interest.
 
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