2019 Ford F150 Receiver Hitch & Wiring Installation // 2015-2020

[@MathewMaher]

Seriously the trick with getting the bolt the frame is high-class boss. Bravo 👏

[@RoadandReel]

Thanks, I try! 😆

[@TheTojocat]

the hitch looked like a bugger but the wiring harness looks like an easy job. im just gonna tow from my bumper, tnx for the vid

[@RoadandReel]

Yeah, fishing those bolts in isn't very fun and you definitely need another set of hands. Thanks for the comment!

[@RoadandReel]

After the trip to the dealer, they reprogrammed the system for the OEM brake controller and everything works perfectly. Took them 10 minutes (although they charged for 30 minutes). This is a great money saver for any DIYer.

[@Codyb631]

So this truck has no tow package and after doing the 7pin kit you were able to use the OEM controller?

[@RoadandReel]

@@Codyb631 we had to take it to Ford and they had to flash the computer to activate it. I can't remember, but I think it was like $65 for that to be done.

[@Codyb631]

@@RoadandReel I have forscan for stuff like this just wasn’t sure if that was the only required wiring for the brake controller to work

[@RoadandReel]

@@Codyb631 you might have them run your vin to see if it will work, but I think they all have the same harness and fuse box and it's just programming.

[@rafanysantos8373]

finally found a video that answered my questions

[@RoadandReel]

Awesome! Let me know if you need anything else.

[@maxwellchandler690]

You make it look easy, my dude!

[@03treefitty]

Fun fact if yours came with a reciever and you want to upgrade to a higher weight you have to buy the bumper mount for a truck with no hitch. The stock hitch is also your bumper cover holder. Found out the hard way i now have no bumper for a couple weeks

[@RoadandReel]

Wow, that's interesting and good to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@MathewMaher]

This fact is not fun but very important information. Thanks for the heads up

[@RIPIT130]

Does the truck have a trailer tow module? Did you add a brake controller? I have a 2020 XLT without the tow package. I don’t know if I can add the OEM brake controller or if I have to use an aftermarket controller. I appreciate any help

[@RoadandReel]

This one didn't have the factory tow package, but you can add either an aftermarket or OEM. The big thing is you may have to take it to the dealer to be programmed.

[@marcobrown8389]

Hey do you have a link for wire harness

[@RoadandReel]

No problem. I updated the description for the other links. Here's the wiring harness used: amzn.to/3mKC7NJ There are other harnesses depending on what you want to do, but just enter your vehicle into the website and it will tell you if it fits. I like that this one plugged right in and allowed me to mount the 7 pin wherever I wanted and also kept the 4pin option.

[@dwshehanF150]

Great Video I just bought the Curt Hitch and a Curt Dual output harness for my 2020 F150. My truck doesn't have a break controller, will Ford still need to reprogram the computer or is it just plug and play? Thanks for posting your video, very helpful!

[@RoadandReel]

Thanks and congrats on the new hitch. I know in California it has to go to a Ford licensed facility or to the dealer to be programmed. You can call around and some places might be able to do it, but they are actually activating part of the programming which could be a warranty issue if not done by a licensed technician.

[@dwshehanF150]

@@RoadandReel That makes sense! Great video and thanks for making it!

[@joespousta]

I have a 2018 F150 and went to buy the factory brake controller. I bought one off amazon and the gain adjustment wouldn’t work (sent it back). I checked with Ford parts and they told me the vin doesn’t allow the addition of the factory brake controller. I guess I have to install an aftermarket brake controller.

[@allenvinson]

My used 2019 f150 already has a 4 pin connector installed I guess it used to have a hutch receiver prior to me, but anyway it doesn't have a receiver not so I'm installing one. Also I'm installing the 7 pin harness do I still need to get it programmed since it has a 4 pin already installed?

[@RoadandReel]

You can always check it with a test light first and see if it's connected. You may be good to go. Does it have a trailer brake controller already? If it does, then it will definitely be programmed from the factory.

[@kody7153]

@@RoadandReel my 2020 was bought new with the 4 pin installed already (under the bumper) with no receiver. I’ve added a hitch but really want to add a 7 pin with the factory brake control. Did you end up do this to yours?

[@RoadandReel]

@@kody7153 no we went aftermarket on the controller to save some money, but that's a great option.

[@w9006]

What tool did you use to fish the bolts through

[@RoadandReel]

It came with a coiled piece of metal that the bolt screwed into and then you would pull that through the holes. It was like a really long wire with a coiled end.

[@420SuperPurp]

So there is no need to splice into any existing wiring because it has 2 connections?

[@RoadandReel]

That's correct. It piggy backs off the factory harness.

[@420SuperPurp]

Does this also run power to the trailer to charge it ? because I heard some don’t

[@RoadandReel]

@@420SuperPurp it gives it the ability, but Ford may have to reflash the computer module.

[@420SuperPurp]

Do you know if additional wiring is required?

[@RoadandReel]

@@420SuperPurp shouldn't be any additional wiring, but a fuse may be required in the box under the hood. You can check to see if you have the fuse. You'll have to read the diagram to see which slot, but if you have the fuse then you shouldn't need it reprogrammed.

[@joeldoyle9486]

Is the harness required? Or is the 4 pin fine for regular trailers

[@RoadandReel]

4 pin harnesses are fine for any trailer without trailer brakes. If you're in California I believe all trailers over 1,000 lbs are required to have trailer brakes. Check your DOT regulations.

[@Ryan-ok2xr]

Unless it is a small camper with a battery. they also require a 7 pin. the extra abilities of 7 pin are charging a battery/power to camper and trailer brake module

[@jeremiahjones3238]

Where did you get the 7 point connector from

[@RoadandReel]

Bought it on Etrailer.com. Many of the auto parts stores carry them as well.

[@aaronfonner8924]

Did all the screws you used come with the wiring harness?

[@RoadandReel]

Yes, everything came with the harness

[@alexl3383]

Did you install the oem brake controller?

[@RoadandReel]

This is my friend's truck and he did. It took him about 20 minutes and he had to go to the dealer for them to unlock the programming. I believe it all hooked up nicely, but he had to run power to the fuse panel to the controller.

[@alexl3383]

@@RoadandReel ok thanks. Do you know how much it cost him at the dealer to activate the controller

[@RoadandReel]

@@alexl3383 it was shop time for 30 min, which was around $60.

[@allenbrandon1031]

Anyone know what that ground specifically does?

[@RoadandReel]

The one in the harness or the one I connected to the frame?

[@allenbrandon1031]

@@RoadandReel frame

[@RoadandReel]

@@allenbrandon1031 It's just ensuring there's a good ground to run all the trailer lights. It could probably work without it, but it will be more reliable with it.

[@chris-ko5jh]

I need to do this on my 2019 f150, do you by chance have the part number for the wiring harness?

[@RoadandReel]

This was the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector, Item #118283. Good luck! It's a great upgrade.

[@chris-ko5jh]

Thank you so much, great video 👍

[@borninthefla]

Do you still have the 4 pin connection as well. Looking to add the one style connector with both the 7 pin and 4 way. I’m not sure what wiring harness I need to order. I installed my e trailer hitch today.

[@RoadandReel]

@@borninthefla this wiring harness is only the 7 pin, but you can carry a 7 pin to 4 pin adapter. They sell them at most auto parts stores or trailer stores.

[@borninthefla]

@@RoadandReel great! I’ll look into that.

[@juancue2009]

I fucked up lol bolt fell and I pulled to hard on the fish wires. Gotta order new hardware now.

[@RoadandReel]

Oh, that sucks! I wonder if you could use one of those flexible extension magnets to fish it out?

[@alexl3383]

Was this a curt hitch?

[@RoadandReel]

Yeah, the Curt hitch.

[@alexl3383]

Is it flush with the number or does it go past it some?

[@RoadandReel]

@@alexl3383 it's pretty even with the bumper and doesn't stick out too much.

[@alexl3383]

@@RoadandReel thank you