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Brake Controller

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23 Explorer ST
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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).
 

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'20 Raptor, '22 Explorer ST, '14 GT500, '03 F150
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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

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

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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

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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.
 



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