I just finished setting up mine on a 2021. Had to buy extended license for Forscan to allow the change, $12, no biggie, good for one year. I disconnected everything and, shut off ignition, locked doors, etc. twice. Checked and it is all enabled. Thank you Kevin for posting the video!!
I’ve got a 2022 f150, that I want to add the controller too. Did you only have to turn the ICPM- trailer brake controller module to enabled? My dealer is saying it’s back ordered, but I can find the OEM for sale online and I’m looking to order it, I’ve never messed with Forscan before
What is the difference in the under the dash parts? I added the in dash gain controller and enabled everything in forscan and it did not work for a 2021. I did the same thing to my 19 a few years ago and it worked just fine.
Kevin good vid appariciate showing us. So I ordered brake controller & modular and it arrived today. I paid $243.00 Did I pay to much? Please if you could provide where you purchased your's from. I have a 2023 which should be the same. Thanks
If you don’t mind me asking do you know the ford part # you ordered as I have a 23’ XLT and wanting to add the controller as well, truck has hitch, 7 pin as well as the backup alert! Don’t know if that matters but seeing different ones on dealer sites. Thanks a lot.
Is there any update on the brake controller? Everything I read on f150gen14 says to do it through the as built. But it looks like you just enabled it the easy way.
You need to load your as built from the old module thru forscan to initialize the new module. Then you can go thru the forscan documentation and set the module to start working correctly with your truck options for trailer brake control (i.e bcm, ipc apim, trm, ipma ,. If you don’t do this you will have a hard dtc that will not clear until trailers brake module is set up correctly. The dtc will not be a light on dash, only stored.. all that said there is more to it then using the standard English setup in forscan..
Does anyone know if I must change the brake module under the dash ? I’ve added the trailer brake gain Controller , and trying to turn on the module with forscan ? I got a 2023 F150 And used parts from another 2023 F150 in just trying to turn on the module to the truck knows we have trailer brakes now 😊
I tried to only install the gain controller and turn everything on in forscan and it did not work. Im wondering what the differences are between the under the dash parts.
@@scotthawkins4587 I ended up going to the dealer Had to buy a module . It’s not just turn things on . I’ll never attempt fkn with writing again , cost me an hr to have it rewritten back to proper
@@Steveakakid I’ve done several truck and never had an issue. I always take a picture with my phone and a screenshot on the computer of the original settings. My dad finally retired and bought a 21 f150. This is the newest truck he has owned in awhile. He has always bought new vehicles for family, but never did for himself. He is proud of that truck and I’m happy for him. I was able to get Bambi mode and global windows to work. I also got rid of the double honk and some more chimes for him. He didn’t care, but I was disappointed when the TBC didn’t work.
Much to my surprise they sure did. I did read online there is a way to run extra power to the module, but I needed to knock it out quick. New module and controller, sold the old one online.
When I ordered it online, there was one part number too, but in the box was the two parts with their own part number. If you order from the dealership you'll be good, anywhere else, just verify you get the controller and module.
@@kevinpark5474 thank you for the reply. I have two different part numbers in order smh. Neither of which are that one! My dealer and the other two nearby all say different things. Not to mention both are on back order. Going to try and order this part number and see what happens! Fingers crossed. Thanks again for the reply! Be well.
@Joseph Briggs I read on a Facebook forum just a few weeks ago that they changed the part number for these controllers. Not sure if they made an update or what to the part. I'll see if I can find that post and link it. I haven't had any issues though - had to drive past 5 dealerships to find one in stock when I bought it.
@@kevinpark5474 What do you mean run extra power to the module? Would this be a work around if not installing a new controller? Thanks for the video, this helped!
My 2021 did not come with the tow package and they say it’s impossible because it’s the hybrid. That was a year ago since I last checked. Is this something I can add now?
I just finished setting up mine on a 2021. Had to buy extended license for Forscan to allow the change, $12, no biggie, good for one year. I disconnected everything and, shut off ignition, locked doors, etc. twice. Checked and it is all enabled. Thank you Kevin for posting the video!!
Thanks Kevin. You’re the only person that I could find telling me I also need to update software and enable. Hopefully that will work. Thanks again.
I’ve got a 2022 f150, that I want to add the controller too. Did you only have to turn the ICPM- trailer brake controller module to enabled?
My dealer is saying it’s back ordered, but I can find the OEM for sale online and I’m looking to order it, I’ve never messed with Forscan before
It's been a while since I've done this. I don't recall having to do anything else. I would check some of the other videos just to make sure
What is the difference in the under the dash parts? I added the in dash gain controller and enabled everything in forscan and it did not work for a 2021. I did the same thing to my 19 a few years ago and it worked just fine.
Kevin good vid appariciate showing us. So I ordered brake controller & modular and it arrived today. I paid $243.00 Did I pay to much? Please if you could provide where you purchased your's from. I have a 2023 which should be the same. Thanks
Yeah I think I paid 275 for both parts from the dealership. I'd say you did good
If you don’t mind me asking do you know the ford part # you ordered as I have a 23’ XLT and wanting to add the controller as well, truck has hitch, 7 pin as well as the backup alert! Don’t know if that matters but seeing different ones on dealer sites. Thanks a lot.
You paid the right amount. At the Ford dealership they want $350 for it plus another $300 to install and enable.
Is there any update on the brake controller? Everything I read on f150gen14 says to do it through the as built. But it looks like you just enabled it the easy way.
You need to load your as built from the old module thru forscan to initialize the new module. Then you can go thru the forscan documentation and set the module to start working correctly with your truck options for trailer brake control (i.e bcm, ipc apim, trm, ipma ,. If you don’t do this you will have a hard dtc that will not clear until trailers brake module is set up correctly. The dtc will not be a light on dash, only stored.. all that said there is more to it then using the standard English setup in forscan..
Can you give a quick share on how to do this
Anout to do mine. Was the module swap necessary? What is the difference in the 2 modules?
Does anyone know if I must change the brake module under the dash ?
I’ve added the trailer brake gain
Controller , and trying to turn on the module with forscan ?
I got a 2023 F150
And used parts from another 2023 F150 in just trying to turn on the module to the truck knows we have trailer brakes now 😊
I tried to only install the gain controller and turn everything on in forscan and it did not work. Im wondering what the differences are between the under the dash parts.
@@scotthawkins4587 I ended up going to the dealer
Had to buy a module . It’s not just turn things on .
I’ll never attempt fkn with writing again , cost me an hr to have it rewritten back to proper
@@Steveakakid I’ve done several truck and never had an issue. I always take a picture with my phone and a screenshot on the computer of the original settings.
My dad finally retired and bought a 21 f150. This is the newest truck he has owned in awhile. He has always bought new vehicles for family, but never did for himself. He is proud of that truck and I’m happy for him.
I was able to get Bambi mode and global windows to work. I also got rid of the double honk and some more chimes for him. He didn’t care, but I was disappointed when the TBC didn’t work.
So what's the total damage, 210 for controller than the obdlink gadet at 149? What's the ford scan software cost?
I think the parts were around 300 or so when I got them. Software was free but I got the $20 version and I think that cable was around $30 or so
@kevinpark5474 thank you for the informative video!
Do you know what the part number is on the sticker for just the gain controller?
Those both came together in that box with the part numbered shown in the video!? Thanks in advance Kevin. In the same boat!
Much to my surprise they sure did. I did read online there is a way to run extra power to the module, but I needed to knock it out quick. New module and controller, sold the old one online.
When I ordered it online, there was one part number too, but in the box was the two parts with their own part number. If you order from the dealership you'll be good, anywhere else, just verify you get the controller and module.
@@kevinpark5474 thank you for the reply. I have two different part numbers in order smh. Neither of which are that one! My dealer and the other two nearby all say different things. Not to mention both are on back order. Going to try and order this part number and see what happens! Fingers crossed. Thanks again for the reply! Be well.
@Joseph Briggs I read on a Facebook forum just a few weeks ago that they changed the part number for these controllers. Not sure if they made an update or what to the part. I'll see if I can find that post and link it. I haven't had any issues though - had to drive past 5 dealerships to find one in stock when I bought it.
@@kevinpark5474 What do you mean run extra power to the module? Would this be a work around if not installing a new controller? Thanks for the video, this helped!
My 2021 did not come with the tow package and they say it’s impossible because it’s the hybrid. That was a year ago since I last checked. Is this something I can add now?
Mine is an hybrid as well, I just finished my setup, no issues so far.
Any issues since the install?
It's worked without any issues. ProbBly towed 5 or 6 weekends since then.
Did yours come with 7 pin connector
Yeah it did
Need help with install
What problem are you having?