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Apr 10, 2009 | 07:32 AM

arhuranna

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Brake controller

Hello,

I have a 2001 XLT 4x4 that I need to add a brake controller to. Does the Excursion have a socket for a plug and use set up? if so where is it located? Any recomendations on a brand? I have been looking at the Prodigy P3. Thanks for the help.

Mitch

Apr 10, 2009 | 07:39 AM

cbradford

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Yes, remove the panel under the steering wheel exposing the fuse box and the connector should be on the right side just behind the dash.

Apr 10, 2009 | 07:55 AM

bigdaddymedic2000

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from the others who have a brake controller the prodigy is the top of the line. there is a pig tail that i had to buy. and the port is behind the cover under the steering wheel and i had to go through an opening towards the passengers side the connect the plug. it's in an area under the radio.

Apr 10, 2009 | 08:30 AM

gr8scott72

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Originally Posted by arhuranna

Just stick your head under the dash and you'll see the connector.

Yes, Prodigy is the way to go.

Apr 10, 2009 | 08:54 AM

soutthpaw

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You will need to buy the adaptor pigtail plug so you can plug right into the connector... the wire colors are an industry standard on the pigtail, Blue, Black, White and Red

Apr 10, 2009 | 06:25 PM

Stewart_H

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Many moons ago, I asked the same question. Aklim (Andrew) responded with the same info that's been posted here. I asked Andrew to take a pic for me because I couldn't find my plug.

Here is the picture Andrew took for me:

I was able to sift through the harness in that area and found the plug hidden from view.

That is looking towards the radio/climate control area, from the drivers side door.

Stewart

PS - I have the Prodigy and love it.

Apr 10, 2009 | 06:47 PM

KMUL

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I just installed one myself using the pics on this thread. It's a simple job.

Here's some more threads on the topic:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/2...g-harness.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...nder-dash.html

Happy Towing!