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wannavolunteerF's avatar
Oct 14, 2016

brake or wiring issues

I have an issue with my brakes on Jayco TT or either in wiring. My truck (2010 F150) gives a trailer wiring error when I plug in. I have cleaned connections and used dielectric grease, no help. I tried plugging in new trailer and got no error. I have a local dealer that I trust, but they are a small shop with only a couple of mechanics so have to do a wide variety of types of work. I am considering going to trailer shop, (like for semi trucks). There are a couple in our area, that have been around for a while but no online reviews. If I call them, what kind of questions should I ask?

I know just before I had the error, I had tires replaces and bearings checked/greased. Returning home from next trip (about 50 miles each way), severe thunderstorms had brought down a tree in road, and I had to drive off side of road to get around (yes, slowly). I had a flash of an error during that trip home, but I forgot about it until a month later when I went to go again. At that point, I blamed error on dirty connections and drove the mile to very local campground. Could driving off the road have caused a brake issue? should I recommend shop look at brakes on that side first?
  • Tvov's avatar
    Tvov
    Explorer II
    I have had a trailer connection error in the past, usually fixed by "jiggling" the trailer plug when plugged into the truck. And/or the error just goes away after a couple minutes of driving. But... the brakes and lights still work, even with the error.

    I have read about others with a similar issue, and many times replacing the receiver plug on the truck solves it.

    This is completely unscientific, but I think a lot of Ford trailer plugs in the 2005 to maybe 2010 range just had some minor wiring issue.

    If it happens again, I suggest just replacing the trucks receiver plug.
  • Tvov, I thought I had read something about some Ford trailer plugs/integrated truck brakes being suspect, but couldn't find anything..

    I will keep watch... as I had brakes even when truck said I didn't... or at least I didn't ever feel the trailer pushing the truck. just glad I don't see a big bright NO TRAILER warning anymore.

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