How do you use a Ford integrated brake controller?

How to Use a Ford Integrated Brake Controller
To use a Ford integrated brake controller, follow these steps:
1. Locate the Trailer Brake Controller switch: The switch is typically located on the center console of your Ford vehicle.
2. Enable the feature: When the Trailer Brake Controller is enabled, the brakes on your trailer will engage automatically when you use the brakes on your vehicle.
3. Set the trailer brake effort: Press the back arrow on the controller and select the desired trailer brake effort level. You can choose from low, medium, or high. The default setting is low, which is recommended for most trailers.
4. Check the trailer brake gain: By pressing the back arrow, you can see what your trailer brake gain is set to. This allows you to monitor the braking power applied to the trailer.
It’s important to note that the integrated brake controller is designed to work seamlessly with the braking system of your Ford vehicle. This means that features like antilock and skid control will also work with the trailer brakes, providing enhanced safety and control.
If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, you can visit Ford.com/Support for more information.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

What is TBC in driving?

A trailer brake controller (TBC) lets you control braking power so you can slow down depending on your trailer’s extra weight. A brake control monitor lets you track the voltage delivery from the brake controller to the trailer.

How do you use a Ford trailer brake controller?

Still with me okay. Then let’s move on in order to see what the TBC is telling you you’ll want to have the trailer screen up on your LCD.

How does an integrated brake controller work?

The TBC control is located on your center console. Here. It has a manual slide control lever that apply the trailers electric brakes independently of the tow vehicle. And a plus and minus gain adjust.

When should the trailer brake controller gain setting be adjusted?

Loading and Unloading: Every time after loading, unloading, or changing the amount of weight loaded on a trailer, you will need to adjust the “gain” setting on your brake controller. With more weight, you will need more gain. With less weight, you can reduce your gain.

What is the TBC fault?

The TBC fault or trailer brake fault is normally a bad brake pressure transducer this is the switch on the bottom of the master cylinder closest to the firewall. Check the connectors and wiring there also.

What is the TBC mode on my Ford?

When the TBC is turned on and your trailer is properly connected, the TBC automatically applies brake force to the trailer’s individual wheels when you press the towing vehicle’s brakes. You can manually adjust the amount of power applied to the trailer brakes, if desired.

What should I set my trailer brake gain to?

A gain setting of 6.0 is a good starting point for heavier loads. If the trailer wheels lock up indicated by squealing tires reduce the gain setting. If the trailer wheels turn freely, increase the gain setting to adjust Trailer Brake Controller specifically for your trailer, set the type of brakes your trailer uses.

How do I know my brake controller is working?

If the brake controller is in proportional mode the LED will illuminate. Blue if it is in user controlled mode the LED will be green. And if the unit is in calibration mode the LED will flash green

How do you test an integrated brake controller?

Testing the brake controller is fairly easy. Sever the blue brake output wire near the brake controller leaving enough room to reconnect it and then apply the manual slide. Using a circuit tester like the Quickee Tester, part # 3808, you should get output to the controller side of the wire you severed.

What is an integrated trailer brake controller?

There’s a manual control lever that sends power to the trailer’s brakes. And plus and minus buttons that adjust the amount of power sent. Which is called the gain setting.