trailer brake controller retrofit?

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Dec 28, 2004 | 10:05 PM

50F2

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trailer brake controller retrofit?

I doubt this is possible, but any idea if the integral brake controller is retrofittable into a 2003 F350?

Dec 29, 2004 | 06:32 AM

HeavyAssault

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The way Ford describes the controller intergrating into the truck and brakes, I doubt it would work. Doesn't mean you can't try.

Dec 29, 2004 | 08:30 AM

t_j82

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Looked into putting one in my first '05 that did not come with it. Sorry to say, way, way too expensive to do at this time if possible at all.

Dec 29, 2004 | 10:58 AM

RJB1

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Doesn't mean you can't try but here is a TSB about adding the controller

2005 F-Series Super Duty Factory Trailer Brake Controller Tips:
The Towcommand integrated trailer brake controller cannot be installed on a vehicle that was not originally equiped with this option. Braodcast Message 3158.
Diagnosis procedures for the Towcommand system is in the workshop manual, section 206-10, Auxiliary Brake System. All voltage tests sould be made with the controller at the maximum gain setting of 10.0. Brake controller output voltage increases with vehicle speed. In park with brakes fully applied the output voltage will only be 1-3 volts. Full voltage is only available above 15 MPH. The Towcommand system works in both forward and reverse. Broadcast Message 3286.
When installing an aftermarket controller on trucks equiped with a factory installed controller, the factory one must be left intact and the aftermarket controller installed separately. Broadcast Message 3332.
The Towcommand system is ment to only work with electric trailer brakes and not surge or electric over hydraulic brake systems. Broadcast Message 3179.

Dec 30, 2004 | 11:08 AM

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There was another thread on this last week and a couple before that one. FredVon4 had some good info on this thread - might be worth a read...

http://www.fordtrucks.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=321921

Dec 30, 2004 | 11:48 PM

50F2

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Thanks for the info. My truck is an 03, so I am sure it wont work, or be easy or cheap to do, sooo, I guess I will wait till I trade up. I am pulling a big 5er commercially about 4-50 k miles a year, so I 'll be wanting a newer rig sooner than later. 114K on the 03 right now, but it still drives nerly new.