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Old Jun 19, 2026 | 06:41 PM
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Trailer brake control issue

2020 F250 Diesel Lariat 67k miles
Just got the truck a few months ago. Finally pulled something with it, notice the brakes on the trailer locking up. Tried to the lower the gain with the "-" button on the brake controller. it does not do anything. The "+" gain button will increase the gain, but I cannot lower it.

I pulled a couple of the trailer fuses - does not seem to do anything.

I have Forscan.

Looking for suggestions.

Thanks!

Everyone loves pics!! Also, this truck is such an upgrade from my '19 F150, I am loving it so far. The F150 would have handled this trailer no problem, but the SD, just flat out doesn't care.

 
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IIRC, there is a recall notice out for the trailer brake controller.
 
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
IIRC, there is a recall notice out for the trailer brake controller.
I think that TSB is for '23-'24 models.

Any other ideas? I haven't had a chance to make sure there isn't a wire disconnected or something
 
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Pulled the batteries for 30 min seems to have fixed it.
 
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