brake controller installation

[joelcop]

I am installing a brake controller on a 2014 Ford Flex. I haven't been able to locate the stop light wire under the dash. If anyone has any information on locating the wire it would be greatly appreciated.

[manualman]

Engine oil cooler or ATF cooler or both? Highly recommend more than just a "short ATF tube inside the radiator" level of ATF cooling.

Custom wiring a brake controller isn't that big a deal. I like to find where the TV harness plugs into the brake pedal switch itself and add another wire there rather than relying on a snap lock type device. But to each his own. There is certainly nothing mystical about a ready-made plug that makes a vehicle more "tow-worthy" than a similar vehicle that lacks it.

[joelcop]

that's the info I needed
thanks

[atwowheelguy]

joelcop wrote:
I don't have a factory tow package.
I can't find the wire at the brake pedal.
I'll have to take another look.

Go here, find a picture of the brake light switch, find the switch on the car, and find the wire going to it.

http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/CatalogResults.aspx?y=2014&m=Ford&mo=Flex#Search

[joelcop]

I am just looking for the brake light wire. I have already connected the other wires for the controller and the 7 pin trailer connector. Still need to add the oil cooler and I have the equivalent of the factory tow package.

[SouthpawHD]

bikendan wrote:

joelcop wrote:
I don't have a factory tow package.
I can't find the wire at the brake pedal.
I'll have to take another look.

if you don't have the factory tow package, it doesn't have the wiring for a brake controller.

i'm not aware of the controller working with just the stop light wire.
how will you deal with the 7-pin trailer connector?

no way would i use a Flex without the factory tow package, to tow anything, especially something that requires a brake controller.

I think he's just looking for the brake light wire. But I would agree with what you are saying.

[bikendan]

joelcop wrote:
I don't have a factory tow package.
I can't find the wire at the brake pedal.
I'll have to take another look.

if you don't have the factory tow package, it doesn't have the wiring for a brake controller.

i'm not aware of the controller working with just the stop light wire.
how will you deal with the 7-pin trailer connector?

no way would i use a Flex without the factory tow package, to tow anything, especially something that requires a brake controller.

[joelcop]

I don't have a factory tow package.
I can't find the wire at the brake pedal.
I'll have to take another look.

[enblethen]

If you have a factory tow package this is the way to go.
Ford Flex harness
or Harness

[Toddupton]

Isn't it at the brake pedal?