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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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the_happiestcam
Explorer
May 07, 2014
carringb wrote:
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.


Did the '09 have this? My '10 has the controller but not the stability control.

NOTE: Not arguing the point of brake controller or something else causing the truck's brakes to activate.

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