Brake Controller Wiring for Ford E-450 Motorhome

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Good Morning: I have a new Ford E-450 Motor Home and want to install a brake control unit for pulling a trailer. Can you help me if it has a cable installed in the dash somewhere that I can hoop up a brake controller to?

asked by: Jack S

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If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item # 3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450 vehicles, the plug is located behind the storage compartment above the radio. Once you remove the storage compartment, you can plug in the adapter and run the cord behind your dash to the brake controller. I've attached several images showing where the plug is located on a new Ford E-450 vehicle. If the plug is not located here, another possible location is behind the lower part of the dash on the driver's side by your knees.

If you do not have a factory connector plug in your vehicle, you will have to hardwire the brake controller from scratch. If you already have a factory 7-way and 4-way, you can use the Wiring Kit, Item # 5506, to connect your brake controller.

If you do not have a factory 7-way connector, you'll need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires, Item # ETBC7. I've attached an article on wiring your brake control from scratch.

If you need a brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885. This proportional brake controller will automatically adjust your brakes based on the deceleration of your tow vehicle. The P2 is very popular with our customers and installers due to its easy installation and operation.

I've attached several video reviews for your convenience.

expert reply by: Amber S

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Anthony M.

2/11/2020

I have Primus , Tekonsha brake control but I lost the Wire adapter for the elect. brake , Now I have a 2001 Ford E-350 v10 ,10 passenger van , which wire adapter do I need . I need to order asap. Please help me. Tony

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Jacob H.

2/13/2020

The wiring harness that you will need to get your Tekonsha Primus wired up to your 2001 Ford E-350 van is # 3035-P. It will be a simple plug and play installation. I have linked a video to help you with the installation.

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Accessories-and-Parts/Tekonsha/3035-P.html

tv-install-tekonsha-prodigy-p2-brake-controller-2004-ford-van-90885.aspx

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Art

5/30/2020

I'll be damned, its right where you show it in the pics, thanks. That saved me the shop install rate.

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Robin

3/14/2024

How do you take out the compartment without snapping a piece of plastic?

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Answer 1

For your 2024 Ford E-450 I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR. This brake controller is reliable and takes up almost no space in the cab. The main unit installs behind the dash so only the control knob is visible. The knob controls the…

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Answer 2

Hey Paul, so your 2024 motorhome built on a Ford Cutaway chassis does have a 7-way at the rear and brake controller install wiring under the dash so all you'd need is the part #TK99UR which comes with the P3 brake controller and the correct…

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Answer 3

Your 2017 Ford E-450 van chassis/RV will use brake controller wiring harness #3034-P. Ford only makes this van chassis for the RV and emergency vehicle industries now but the 2017 chassis is the same as the 2014 model year which was the last year…

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Answer 4

To verify if your 2021 Ford E-450 cutaway chassis for your Class C motorhome is pre-wired for a brake controller you will need to remove the storage slot in the top of your dash. I have included a install video below that shows how to remove the…

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Answer 5

The trailer brake controller wires on a 2018 Ford E-450 are blue for brake output, yellow/red or gray/red for 12 volt power, violet/white or yellow/green for stop light, and black/gray or black/violet for ground. These wires will all be located…

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Answer 6

For your 2016 Forrest River built on 2015 Ford E-series Chassis, the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 will be a great brake controller for you. It may be able to install using the #3034-P in the box to the left of your brake pedal over by the emergency…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

I just checked with Tekonsha and they confirmed that the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter #3034-P that you referenced will work on your E-450 motorhome. If you are also looking for a brake controller check out our Tekonsha P2 Brake Controller #90885.…

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Answer 9

The best brake controller for your 2019 Ford E-450 Cutaway is the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller item #RED44FR. The Tow-Pro Elite is very similar in design to a factory trailer brake controller. There is a control box that gets…

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Answer 10

The pins of your 2021 Ford E-450 do actually match the pin out of the #22292 which is also known sometimes as the 3036 so yes this would be the correct harness. You also could repin what you have now so that you could get on the road quickly.…

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Answer 11

I have attached an image of the 5-Pin connector pinout with the RCA being yellow for video, and white for audio on the Rear View Safety Adapter Cord #RVS-RCA5-AM.

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