Dealer cannot install Trailer Brake Controller on 2024 PRO Standard Range

[astrand1]

You can add it. You have a TRM now BUT you have to replace the TRM with one in the complete package you can’t add trailer brake with only adding the pincher controller.

if you need help I can do it for you .. the 24 lightning uses the same trailer brake package as 21-23 ICE trucks

the only possibility I can see is they are trying to add the 24 ice truck part number and that is wrong for the 24 lightning

Jesse coming in hot for the win! @FoxRidgeFarm, Jesse will definitely get you sorted. He is a solid dude!

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[chl]

I agreed, went have a Tesla.

Nut according to my VIN 1FTVW1BK4RWG22510

And this video https://fordauthority.com/2024/08/heres-how-to-tell-if-your-ford-ev-has-an-lfp-battery-video/

I have an LFP battery

Not sure what the video says, but the text on that page says no, no LFP in your Lightning.

"...Ford previously noted that it plans to offer LFP battery packs in its standard range EVs into the next decade, though the standard range Mach-E is currently the only one that is available with that type of unit.

The Ford F-150 Lightning has long been expected to add an LFP option at some point, though that hasn’t happened yet, while those units won’t be present in the E-Transit – at least for now. Regardless, Ford will begin producing its own LFP battery packs using technology licensed from CATL when the joint-venture BlueOval Battery Park Michigan opens up in 2026...."

 

[FoxRidgeFarm]

Jesse coming in hot for the win! @FoxRidgeFarm, Jesse will definitely get you sorted. He is a solid dude!

Jesse,

Thank you!

I will reach out after I read all the reply to my message.

 

[FoxRidgeFarm]

Hi

Just to be clear you folks are correct my battery size or chemistry should have nothing to do with a trailer brake controller!

Here is my VIN 1FTVW1BK4RWG22510 and my sticker

https://fordauthority.com/2024/08/heres-how-to-tell-if-your-ford-ev-has-an-lfp-battery-video/

I n have asked the Dealer General Manager and the Service for the documentay8on



my VIN is this 1FTVW1BK4RWG22510

Watch this

https://fordauthority.com/2024/08/heres-how-to-tell-if-your-ford-ev-has-an-lfp-battery-video/

Hi I messed up on reading my VIN I do not have an LFP battery!

 

[FoxRidgeFarm]

This isn't about customizing a build, it's about literally not being able to put together the information to be able to officially install the controller as a dealer-installed option. Dealers LOVE this sh*t and make tons of money on these options. Search around and there are dealers charging in the $600-$700 range to install the controller in ICE models when it's a $200 part (retail) and a 15 minute install. Plus the manufacturer, Ford, makes additional profit off of the part sales.

Only the incompetent walk away from a free money buffet.

Thank you for these insights

 

[FoxRidgeFarm]

Not your question but to my knowledge ford has yet to build lightnings with an lfp battery. That plan has been put on hold for the time being. All lightnings have only been built with the nmc chemistry batteries.

I was in error, as I misread my vin 8th digit.

I am sure you are correct

 

[RickKeen]

Ford is being STUPID about the brake controller. Should just be standard with the Max Tow option like everyone would expect.

I bought my '22 Pro with the Tow tech package just to be sure to get the brake controller. The extra cameras are nice, but its mostly a bunch of expensive tech I will never use except the brake controller.

 

[FoxRidgeFarm]

As others mentioned above, if the wiring harness' are in place I can't understand why they can't make it work, do you have a 7 pin round trailer plug at the rear?

Yes I have a 7 pon wiring recepitcal on the bumper

 

[21st Century Truck]

Trailer brake controllers are an underappreciated and very useful piece of gear.

 

[TaxmanHog]

Ford is being STUPID about the brake controller. Should just be standard with the Max Tow option like everyone would expect.

I bought my '22 Pro with the Tow tech package just to be sure to get the brake controller. The extra cameras are nice, but its mostly a bunch of expensive tech I will never use except the brake controller.

Agree, they should included the controller with either option package

 

[FoxRidgeFarm]

Did they actually try and install the controller in the same way they would do so on a gas truck?

I don't see how this would be any different than any other gas Ford. The only difference potentially being if it only has a 4 pin in the back.

There are 2024 and 2025 build sheets around, see if max tow and tow tech are available with the SR. Previously tow tech included the controller but I believe for 24 that was switched to max tow (why not both is mind boggling).

Ok thank you I will look

 

[FoxRidgeFarm]

You can add it. You have a TRM now BUT you have to replace the TRM with one in the complete package you can’t add trailer brake with only adding the pincher controller.

if you need help I can do it for you .. the 24 lightning uses the same trailer brake package as 21-23 ICE trucks

the only possibility I can see is they are trying to add the 24 ice truck part number and that is wrong for the 24 lightning

Jesse!

Thank you.!

Any idea what the part numbers for the TRM in the trailer brake package for the 21-23 ICE?

FoxRidgeFarm

 

[Maineiac12]

You can add it. You have a TRM now BUT you have to replace the TRM with one in the complete package you can’t add trailer brake with only adding the pincher controller.

if you need help I can do it for you .. the 24 lightning uses the same trailer brake package as 21-23 ICE trucks

the only possibility I can see is they are trying to add the 24 ice truck part number and that is wrong for the 24 lightning

Listen to this guy. Jesse knows his stuff.

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

Jesse!

Thank you.!

Any idea what the part numbers for the TRM in the trailer brake package for the 21-23 ICE?

FoxRidgeFarm

Ill get you the part number for the package

 

[Jesse-Infotainment]

Jesse!

Thank you.!

Any idea what the part numbers for the TRM in the trailer brake package for the 21-23 ICE?

FoxRidgeFarm

ML3Z19H332AB

This is the kit part number.

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