I am trying to find the plug used to connect a brake controller to my 2025 Ford Explorer ST. I pulled down the cover under the steering column to look for it and couldn't find it. This was where it was located in my 2020 ST. Has anyone actually found the brake controller connector for a 2025? If they have, I'd really appreciate some guidance. A picture would be great.
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2025 ST Brake Controller Connector
- Thread starter cewhite3
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I have a Curt brake controller on my 25’ ST. The wiring harness is under the dash on the drivers side with a dummy grey connector stuck in it just like previous years. The wire harness is also firmly connected in place by a clip- also like previous years. I don’t have pictures to provide at the moment but I promise you that it’s all there.
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After your encouragement, I went back and looked harder. The key for me was completely removing the shiny black cover above the brake pedal in addition to the pretty cover under the steering wheel. I couldn't get a good picture, but the connector is directly above the brake pedal. It is the same connector as for my 2020 ST.
I don't think I'd be able to mount mine in the position your is. I am a large person with mobility issues and based on the trouble I had locationing the controller in my previous ST, I feel that location would scrape my leg as I am getting in. A similar location on the other side will be better. I am going to design a bracket to mount it over next to the steering column.
Thanks for your help!
I don't think I'd be able to mount mine in the position your is. I am a large person with mobility issues and based on the trouble I had locationing the controller in my previous ST, I feel that location would scrape my leg as I am getting in. A similar location on the other side will be better. I am going to design a bracket to mount it over next to the steering column.
Thanks for your help!
I had this controller in my 2022 ST and it was mounted to the fuse panel cover that was in the general area of where this controller is mounted in the 25' ST. My knee would hit it a lot in the 22'. I can say that there is much more room in the lower dash area on the 25' than in the 22'. I do not at all hit this one with my knee and I am 6' 1" tall. Not sure if that changes your thoughts but I wanted to pass that along.
