I have a 05 F350 without the factory trailer brake controller. I wish it had it when it was ordered. Can I add it now? Are the wiring harnesses there? Thanks

 

Yes, but you have to replace the master cylinder as well. There are a few places that sell it in a kit with everything to install it. You also have to take it to a Ford dealer and have them update the software in the PCM to get it to work.

 

Do you know any of the sites to order the kit and what they might cost? thanks

 

Check with a couple of the site sponsors. I'm pretty sure one of them was selling it. I think it was around $600. You have the controller, harness, master cylinder, and them programmed by dealer to allow truck to recognize

 

I have been looking for it and no luck. Can anyone help? Thanks

 

I bought my TowCommand Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) kit from Power Stroke Shop (1-800-572-1422 or http://www.powerstrokeshop.com/), ask for Bob when calling. There are 2 different kits; gas (kit #5C3Z19H332AA) and diesel (kit #5C3Z19H332BA). $420 for the kit plus s/h and taxes - which includes the in-dash module, mastercylinder, smaller filler tray (for if you dont already have the factory 4 AUX Upfitter switches, to cover up the hole the bigger tray leaves), and instruction/programming sheet. Your truck already has the wiring inplace (behind the empty dash tray and under the hood), so no problem there. After I got the kit, I then took mine to a local Ford stealership (I mean dealership) and they charged me a total of $311 (which I thought was a rip-off) to install dash-module, install mastercylinder, bleed braking system (you need a special scan tool to properly cycle the valves on an ABS system to get all the air out) and they turned on a paramiter in the PCM (computer). I did try to order the kit from the local dealer first but they wanted exactly $200 more for it! I did a LOT of research on the kit pricing and the above was the cheapest I found. Obviously I should of done more research on the install pricing.

I also bought from them the 4 AUX Upfitter switch kit (around $85) too. It goes next to the TowCommand. Which goes next to the factory TBC. I installed it myself, really easy.

Dissapointed that every trailer I have hauled since the install (Tahoe boats & U-Haul) had surge and not electric brakes. So I have not needed the TBC yet. I am still glad I got it though.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/asp/popups/flashpopup.asp?height=200&width=480&filename=/assets/flash/popup/trailercontroller.swf

 

Thanks I called the and they have it in stock. Thanks again

 

Save some money and install the unit in the dash youself I had the dealer install the master cyl. and reprogram the instrument cluster and they charged me $200

 

That was what I had in mind too. I asked the stealership, 'how much would the install be if I were to do the dash module & mastercylinder myself?' They said, "We charge a flat rate of $290+TAX on installing the TowCommand." So I made an appointment. Then I came back, just gave them the box of hardware and let them do the whole thing. The process took 2 hours. This flat rate might not be the case with all dealerships, but it doesnt hurt to ask. At least they were honest about the price.

This is the break-down:
Brake Fluid $15.12
Service Materials $20.35
Labor $254.39
Sub-Total $289.86
Sales Tax $21.81
Total $311.67

 

Has anyone found out if the earlier 05 Towcommand systems can be changed to allow for full braking below 15 MPH? I like to do a pull-test before I start towing my fifth wheel and this controller will not allow it.

Thanks

 

Ford did make a change to the module some time in 05 they now put out between 10-12 volts when using manual control you might want to try talking to your dealer and see if they will change it out for you

 

Ya, I know they made a change that allows it now, but a few people were looking into it so I had hoped someone would come back with a definative answer. I'll call my friend in parts at a local dealership and see what they can tell me.

 

Does anyone know if this kit can be installed in the 2004 models or not? Thanks!

 

No, it cant. But I am sure anything is possible if money were no object though. Before I bought my new SD (Super Duty), I asked the dealer about buying a used 1999-2004 (1st Generation SD) and adding the TowCommand later. The dealer said it was not possible to add the feature unless it is a 2005 or newer SD - the wiring behind the dash (for module) or under the hood (for mastercylinder) does not even exist, the PCM is not capable of such a thing (it requires a PCM that has a paremater you can turn 'on'), no in-dash place to mount it, & etc.

If I were you, I would just invest in the Prodigy TBC.