Brake Controller

[NDanecker]

Just purchased 25 ST. Dealer stated the vehicle comes with brake controller and built in. I cannot find this documented anywhere and of course think he lied to get the sale. I will be towing small double axle cargo that has electric brakes. Heavy towing is done with F-450 but for small stuff the ST should work and more comfortable. Vehicle came with 4 and 7 way plug at receiver.

Q: Is the brake controller really built in? If so where can I access settings, gain, etc? If not who has installed one. Can a factory one be installed (I'd prefer this over aftermarket).

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Just purchased 25 ST. Dealer stated the vehicle comes with brake controller and built in. I cannot find this documented anywhere and of course think he lied to get the sale. I will be towing small double axle cargo that has electric brakes. Heavy towing is done with F-450 but for small stuff the ST should work and more comfortable. Vehicle came with 4 and 7 way plug at receiver.

Q: Is the brake controller really built in? If so where can I access settings, gain, etc? If not who has installed one. Can a factory one be installed (I'd prefer this over aftermarket).

No, there is no factory trailer brake control. I don’t think Ford offers one for the Explorer either.

 

[Dale5403]

Here is a link where a brake controller was installed on a 2025 Explorer.

 

[DaHuntah]

Here is a link where a brake controller was installed on a 2025 Explorer.

No link!

The isn't a brake controller but the wiring is there for an aftermarket one. Here is a thread where some have installed them. Brake Controller

 

[Dale5403]

No link!

The isn't a brake controller but the wiring is there for an aftermarket one. Here is a thread where some have installed them. Brake Controller

That is the link I meant to post. My bad. Thanks for posting it.