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life_is_an_open
Explorer
May 06, 2014

Coincidence or Can a Brake Controller Activate Truck Brakes?

I have an '09 F150 with a towing package that includes the factory brake controller. I've had no issues with the truck brakes, trailer or the controller since I set everything up three years ago. The...
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carringb
Explorer
May 06, 2014
YES, it can happen. The truck's Stability Control includes trailer sway control. If the truck detects unintended yaw, it will brake individual wheels to counteract that.

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