Is it a known fact factory integrated TCM is plug and play?Just go buy one, the controller is just plug and play. You probably won't get all the extra's like the advance tow package has though.
I don't have one in mine but a buddy of mine got one and it was only 30 mins to put in so I just thought it was play like my previous vehicle.Is it a known fact factory integrated TCM is plug and play?
The wiring diagrams show show some pretty big differences of the TCM hook up between the non integrated and integrated TCM equipped vehicles. Main difference is the HS3 CAN BUS are on different connectors with extra relays and power paths from Battery Junction Box being evident also.
Was it an aftermarket controller he put in?I don't have one in mine but a buddy of mine got one and it was only 30 mins to put in so I just thought it was play like my previous vehicle.
I was told by Ford that an after market one would require an extra wire to the plug; not being able to plug into the harness supplied. He also said it required a computer re-set after installation?The parts department at our local dealership here in Canada had no luck in getting me a factory brake controller. Eventually, I was tired of waiting so I bought a Curt Echo wireless brake controller. I have only used it a couple of times and so far, it worked every bit as good as the factory brake controller I had in my 2020 F150.
The Curt Echo is wireless so it didn't require anything other than my cell phone.I was told by Ford that an after market one would require an extra wire to the plug; not being able to plug into the harness supplied. He also said it required a computer re-set after installation?
Same. I wanted a hitch and a brake controller so the advanced tow package made sense.I got the advanced tow just for the brake controller.
I tried finding one around here (Ontario Canada) with the advanced tow but couldn't find one for love nor money... all kinds of F150s but no Rangers...I got the advanced tow just for the brake controller.