Bought a new 2014 F-150 Ecoboost 4x4 with tow package last month.Spent Sunday setting up the Equalizer WD hitch on the Rage'n toyhauler.I hooked it all up, did a 16 mile test drive and noticed the steering wheel was cocked to the right while towing up the freeway. It does not do this when not towing. The brake controller was preset at 10 on the gain and I did not do any further adjustment at that time. The trailer brakes were checked and adjusted after my last trip with the old 2006 F-150 and the trailer tows straight.My question is has anyone seen this before? With the brake controller could it be dragging a trailer brake? Or with the Ford sway control could the truck somehow be dragging a break or compensating for something? I don't quite understand how the factory sway control works. At a loss here and am headed to the mountains on Friday morning for a 4 day trip.I have a heat gun and always take it with me on trips to measure bearing and tire temps but would like to solve this before heading out.

That is interesting. I've felt like sometimes the weight distribution makes the steering act kinda funny sometimes -- I've noticed the steering wheel angle being different from time to time in all of my 1/2 ton TVs. But not a consistent angle driving down the road. I haven't noticed anything similar w/ my F150, and I have sway control and factory trailer brake controller as well.You can turn off the sway control. I'd try that first.Note -- once you get everything squared away, you're gonna love towing with the Ecoboost!

I'm pretty sure you would know if the trailer electric brakes were being engaged. It would slow you down big time if you let up on the gas???The only thing I noticed different on my new F150 was that the BRAKE CONTROLLER disengaged the FOOT PEDAL CONTROL when you got below 10MPH and when stopped. Since I like to do this alot I have to use the slide lever when stopped at stop signs to have the trailer hold me in place waiting to pull out into traffic.Roy Ken

Can't wait, I feel like a kid on Christmas morning! My nephew has had an Ecoboost for a couple years now and tows a similar sized Jayco Octane toyhauler and raves about it. He sold a Duramax and fifthwheel toyhauler to buy the F0150 and couldn't be happier. This should be a good workout, we are going up on the Mogollon Rim at about 7500 ' elevation so some good climbs and downhills.

Your EQ might need greased at the sockets. BTDT with one and an F150. One trip I was driving straight on the freeway for 40 miles, took my exit to the right. Turned right at the exit and the wheel was crooked. Got to the CG, greased the sockets and problem solved.

Try a simple test by unplugging the brakes to the trailer and see if the steering wheel still pulls.

2014 F-150 integrated brake controller question

goducks10
Explorer
May 06, 2015
Your EQ might need greased at the sockets. BTDT with one and an F150. One trip I was driving straight on the freeway for 40 miles, took my exit to the right. Turned right at the exit and the wheel was crooked. Got to the CG, greased the sockets and problem solved.
AZDesertRat
Explorer
May 06, 2015
Can't wait, I feel like a kid on Christmas morning! My nephew has had an Ecoboost for a couple years now and tows a similar sized Jayco Octane toyhauler and raves about it. He sold a Duramax and fifthwheel toyhauler to buy the F0150 and couldn't be happier. This should be a good workout, we are going up on the Mogollon Rim at about 7500 ' elevation so some good climbs and downhills.
RoyB
Explorer II
May 06, 2015
I'm pretty sure you would know if the trailer electric brakes were being engaged. It would slow you down big time if you let up on the gas???

The only thing I noticed different on my new F150 was that the BRAKE CONTROLLER disengaged the FOOT PEDAL CONTROL when you got below 10MPH and when stopped. Since I like to do this alot I have to use the slide lever when stopped at stop signs to have the trailer hold me in place waiting to pull out into traffic.

Roy Ken
Tystevens
Explorer
May 06, 2015
That is interesting. I've felt like sometimes the weight distribution makes the steering act kinda funny sometimes -- I've noticed the steering wheel angle being different from time to time in all of my 1/2 ton TVs. But not a consistent angle driving down the road. I haven't noticed anything similar w/ my F150, and I have sway control and factory trailer brake controller as well.

You can turn off the sway control. I'd try that first.

Note -- once you get everything squared away, you're gonna love towing with the Ecoboost!

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