Great video, thank you. I have the same problem with 2018 F150 STX, that came with hitch and 7-prong plug in. (Though not the whole tow package.) No fuse or even fuse receptacle! Going to just hard-wire power in, hate to drill holes, but Ford customer service hasn't been any use. At some point Ford will have to acknowledge this problem, but I can't wait that long. Best of luck to you guys.

I also had this issue, and got nothing but dead air from Ford Service USA (e-mail) and Ford Service Social Media (Twitter). They told me there wasn't a Trailer Brake Controller available. My dealer (Downtown Ford of Sacramento) is now installing a workaround after a frustrating week complaining through dealer channels to Ford. I will post details of that workaround should it work. This video allowed me to show the dealer it wasn't a "programming issue" - and I want to thank you for that. Please send me an e-mail address where I can reach you.

Had the same problem today as I was hooking up my trailer for the first time. This is a scam how can they sell you a truck with the towing package and no fuse. So frustrating.

I struggled with this issue for 2 weeks on my 2019 F150. I kept doing the programming with forscan and kept getting the "trailer brake module fault". I was about to give up, I called Ford and they wanted $390 to get it set up. Then I stumbled on this video. Fortunately the '19 includes the pins for the fuse. Today I popped a 30A fuse in the box, enabled the 2 brake module settings and what do you know, it worked! It's unconscionable that Ford sells the vehicle with a trailer towing package without a brake control module, and then make it so difficult (and even underhanded) to install one. I wonder how many people have shelled out $400 for something that should have been included in the package. Thanks for saving me $$$.

My 2019 F150, I just discovered is the same way. even more frustrating is the truck included the tow package!!

After watching this video I checked my 2018 F150 STX crewcab and it has the 30 amp fuse installed from the factory. I purchased mine in the beginning of September if that makes a difference and it came from the KC plant.

had a different issue but same problem, no pins in junction box. Ford does this on purpose to prevent people from making upgrades. You could hard wire a line to battery and add inline fuse. For me that option is not what I wanted today so I am upgrading my fuse box, replacing with one for a truck that has more options. Of-course ford wants to make that near impossible to do so you will have to upgrade part of engine bay harness also. Not as hard as it sounds but that is the solution I choose. Good luck on what you decide.

I have an aftermarket controller with an adapter plug for my 2018 5.0 XLT. My fuse location has pins, so I plugged everything in, and I get all kinds of errors. Check 4x4, emergency brakes fault, etc, and still no power to my controller. I pulled the fuse and alerts went away. Should I splice in the factory harness that came with the truck, to the controller harness? Maybe the configuration is different.

What is the part number for the controller? I checked my fusebox and have a fuse present and all in my truck. I just can't get the part here in Canada but found one in the States. Thanks!

what did you find out from Ford about the missing power feed?

Yes I went to ford and they said I was wrong its no problems but it is thank you for telling me

I wired an aftermarket controller into the harness that came in my glovebox and it worked perfect? '18 XLT 3.5....

I just looked at mine, and it is fuse ready, but need to pick up a brake controller still. I have the 2018 5.0 STX package, i think its the same as yours.

Just bought a 2018 F-150 from Enterprise. Fuse 24 has no pins. I'll go aftermarket with a fused wire to the battery. Maybe Tekonsha P-3 Proportional Brake Controller - they have a good video on this.

I too am having same problem. Went to tow a trailer last weekend, no power to the 7 or 4 pin plug. I took it to the dealer. Now I am waiting for the parts. If they can't fix this F##K Up on their part, they will be the proud owner of a 2018 F150 with 3000 miles on it!

Do you know guys where is the park brake sensor module located?? I need to replace it but I not sure where is it ... mine is a 2018 xl stx

Our dealer is just waiting for an updated fuse box to replace the one that doesnt have a fuse for tbc. Going in this week to get installed, also we asked for oem tow mirrors and ford said they can installed it but the power adjustments will not work 🤔😡

I have a ford with a build date of june I have the right fuse I installed my brake controller today

My 2018 f150 lariat has the fuses and wiring from the factory. Don’t understand why when you get the max tow package that the controller is not installed for what you pay extra for the tow package?? But anyway mine was built in Dearborn. Maybe the ones that don’t have the wiring are from another plant?? I’ve installed the factory controller myself and will be activating the modules soon. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that it will work.

At the dealer today on this with my 2018 F150 XLT. The sales manager and service manager bent over backwards and found out ford has come out with a $15.00 power adapter plug to solve this. They will be available August 1, 2018. TY Kevin and John at Mac Hiak Ford. I am going with factory brake controller but people after market should be able to order from their dealer.

If you guys have 2018 below an xlt or 300a then fuse pins are not present , I believe it is 302A and up package that has the pins in junction box. Easy way to tell what package you may have is if you have stationary rear bed window, then its more than likely 300A has no pins in Junction box. Keep in mind 2018 only. So anyone who bought a 2018 300A then it is a waste of money to get tow package. Unsure about 2019 and if they continued this with junction boxes and trim levels.

Not sure if everyone is just taking this guys word for it, not saying hes not true, because the 2018 is #24 but.....I'd double check YOUR owners manual for the location of YOUR trailer brake fuse location. I have a 2017 Lariat FX4 with tow package. There is not an OEM trailer brake controller in it. I am installing my old Prodigy 2. My fuse location is 49...Mine already has the 30a fuse in it. If you have a 2017 or before than check that out

I wanted to use the 12v TRAILER TOW BATTERY CHARGER , that's the + into the 7pins trailer connector , but no 12v present there. The connector is wired, i checked the fuse box, it should be fuse #30, i got no fuse in there, i got no pins available for that fuse. I'm really frustrated about that, a BIG nonsense from ford. They wired the connector but that wire is not fused to the truck.

Thanks for this! I've been having the same issue getting the module configured. My 2019 XLT at least has the fuse slot with pins, just no fuse from the factory. SHAME ON FORD for selling tow packages without a fuse panel to power the controller.

FYI, you can install the factory controller without the pins, you just need to run a fused wire from the battery over to the connector and T-Tap it in. Knowing ford, that wire is actually probably right below the fuse box. I know on my F250, there was actually spare wires through the fire wall for Upfitters, and Plow guys to add stuff. I haven't looked in this one yet, but I bet it is there, if you go over to the ford forums.

fused jumper harness kit JL3Z-14A411-C

I am considering the purchase of a left over 18 F150 XL. It has the $995 "Tow package". I was puzzled to see that below the "Pro Backing Assist", there was only a dummy panel where the controller goes. If you shop for the controller for an XL, Ford says it's not available. Thanks for clarifying this. I assume you simply bought one for an XLT. This is quite a disappointment. If the dealer can't resolve this by providing the OEM controller installed and functional, I'll be shopping elsewhere.

Ok heres the thing and its just weird, i just got done installing the break controller, and found out i do not have the 30amp fuse nor the pins to install the fuse on the fuse#24. But i went ahead and installed the break controller anyways and run the forscan to enable it. And when i got done with all that, i tried the break controller and its working, with no fuse or nothing i just plugged in the stock harness that was already there behind the dash and its got power running to it, it seems like is functioning just fine wish i though it was weird.

Same issue here, dealership ended up running a hard wire from the battery to the back of the TBC wiring harness and installed a 30 AMP in line fuse on the line. No issues. Plug and play after that.

Does anybody know how to install the fused jumper harness kit JL3Z-14A411-C. I have looked online and every time someone comes up with a video, its been taken down. I'm not sure where the 12vdc wire goes to. Thanks

I appreciate you more than you know sir!!!! I’ve been trying to figure this for two years with two different trucks. Now however I’m curious if that’s why my rear trailer lights stay on after the truck is shut off. Any clue on that issue?

Which wire needs 12v?

Have to get a jumper kit. You can have it turned on.

You need to go to Ford. I bought mine today and the dealer made me check slot 24 before they would sell it to me. They told me it was a screw up at the factory and a bunch of 2018 F-150's went out with your very problem. Fortunately mine has what it needs but if I were you I would be contacting Ford and demanding they fix there f-up! Good luck.

what did you end up doing to fix this?

there is a jumper that is available from ford to directly wire into your truck for this. the part number is JL3Z-14A411-C. this covers 2018-2019 f150s

I have the exact same problem. I installed it and activated it threw ForScan. No power to the harness. Thats a damn shame.

Yep this is a shame Ford. What the heck were they thinking!!!

Have. 2018 F150 . Added brake controller from factory at dealer. Picked up 2019 trailer had interior lights, went to turn on other day and no interior lights?!? Have running lights . Checked truck fuses and all is good ?!? Maybe trailer wires inside no good ? It’s brand new?

Even if we do find 12VDC in the connector, does one have to interface with the computer to "Enable" the controller? Most of us don't have that capability.

lowlight great video . were did you buy the software to be able to connect with your computor?

Fuse is on right side passenger compartment it is #4, 5amp. Dealer will have to program.

I talked a tech at the local Ford dealer, that deals strictly with after market products and he said connecting a FUSED 30 amp, hot wire straight from the battery to the controller will work fine.

Same issue here.....no help from Ford or dealership. What is the solution? Did you the change out the fuse panel with the "high capacity" fuse panel that Ford makes?

Ford has a special add-on kit that addresses this: Part No: JL3Z-14A411-C (but you could easily make your own) accessories.ford.com/catalog/product/view/id/12138/s/kit/category/225/

Installed my OEM brake controller today on a 2018 STX and initially had the same fault after engaging the module in FORScan. Checked position 24 in the fuse box and mine had pins ready to accept a 30 amp fuse. Plugged in fuse and no faults.

That's very frustrating. I've been messing with this for days. Ford said $450 to install and configure. I've already installed the brake controller, but can't get FORScan to work.

Lowlight, do you have the part number for the adapter found in the glove box? Thanks

I BOUGHT A 2018 F150 XLT WITH TRAILER PACKAGE AND BRAKE CONTROLLER IN DECEMBER OF 2017 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PULLING A TRAVEL TRAILER. NOW FORD IS TELLING ME THE BRAKE CONTROLLER IS NOT AVAILABLE. DOERS ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS?

So uh, how did the fix this? I’m at the exact same point. Guessing they just added a direct hot wire from battery with 20/30 amp breaker to the black line from brake controller? Ford basically told me to pound sand.

Did you ever fix this Issue??

For anyone having this issue on their 2018 you need part # JL3Z-14A411-C. Its a retrofit kit. In addition there is a good video on installing it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrWXjMeZls67gIU.html

so not sure if this issue is early 18 models or what.... I just took delivery of my sxt, it was built 4-18 so it is literally a couple months old. Mine has the pins in fuse 24 slot, but no fuse. Just installed my brake controller today. I thought it odd about your comment and sure enough, Etrailer shows the same issue on 17-18 F150's.... So my sxt has power group 101A, and a hitch. So no mention of "tow package" but I believe it depends on how the dealer orders the truck. The only mention of "tow" is the 10spd transmission. My truck does have the "smart tow connector" but does not have the backup assist like yours. It has a factory hitch. So I can't figure out why your truck would have a tow package, with trailer backup assist, bumper wiring, a hitch yet not fuse pins for a brake controller. I did see on etrailer they have a harness to run power, but that really sucks you can't just plug it in like the F250's. Heck i was irritated they didn't include a either fuse for the brake controller. But you not having pins would be worse.

I'm having the same problem what do you suggest I do I got the trailer brake coming in the mail

i went to my local dealership and they said there is no trailer brake module available from Ford yet and they don't know when it is coming out. 2017 is not compatible.

so a 2018 Ford F150 with factory tow package the brake controller wont work and doesnt have a fuse ran? This doesnt make any sense.

Just installed an aftermarket controller on my '18 F150 work truck. Went to put in a fuse and holy $*** I was mad. Ford is getting an ear full from me thats for sure. Let us know if you have a fix.

What did you end up doing?

Went to Ford today to install the controller and they quoted me a 157$ CAD and 1 hour labour. They called me later in the day told me I needed to replace battery junction box due to missing fuse #24 at a cost of 291.14$ and 65 $ labour. I told them I ordered towing package and they told me the salesman should have told me to order the heavy duty towing package. So in short the OEM fix in canada right now is Controller 157$ Junction box 291 $ Labour 150$ ish 600$ ish - OEM

I have the same issue with no fuse please let us know what the answer is

Seems a good lawyer might be able to help us all… is there such a person?

Dealer I bought the truck from didn't even know Ford did this. When I tried to have service install the Brake control they said they couldn't. They told me about the Fuse holder and said if you try to cross it, it burns out wires. I told them when I was looking that I have a 33' trailer and they said this truck would tow it. It has the tow package on it. Why would you put a tow package but no way to install the tow breaks? I had to file a grievance with Ford and waiting to hear... SMH I would have NEVER bought this truck had I known you couldn't install a the tow breaks

This video gives a path for adding the power when Fuse 24 doesn't have pins. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9OnpMh8mZ-yo4k.html

Please let me no thanks

should of looked into that bro.

That’s a Ford for you