How to install a brake controller?

2009 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
100,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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OLDMANWITHAWRENCH
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I bought the vehicle used and the original owner had an auto distance starter installed. During the installation they cut off the factory plug for the brake controller. I want to install an after market brake controller but the adapter I bought has nothing to plug into. I can splice into the Ford wires I just don't know which color to connect where. Do you know which color ford uses for the brake controller circuit?
Sep 17, 2021 at 4:50 PM
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Hello,

I have attached the diagram for factory connector with the wire colors.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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Sep 17, 2021 at 6:53 PM
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