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FORScan codes, As-Built mods & how-tos for every Ford F-150
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Trailer brake controller module enable — F-150 FORScan mod (2015–2020)

Tells the cluster a trailer brake controller module is present, e.g. after adding a factory/OEM TBC.

Module
IPC — Instrument Panel Cluster (720)
Model years
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Trim & equipment
  • Requires trailer brake controller hardware
Category
Towing
Risk
Medium risk
FORScan setting
No named setting documented. Use As-Built Format.
As-Built
IPC 720-07-01: xxxx x*xx xxxx (if as-built is 0 use 8
if 6 use E)
As published by the source below. Compare against your own backup; surrounding digits control other features.

Notes

Only with the correct trailer brake hardware/module installed; affects trailer braking.

How to apply it

  1. Back up every module's As-Built data and keep the files somewhere safe.
  2. Connect FORScan with a battery maintainer on, ignition ON and engine OFF.
  3. Open Configuration and Programming, choose the IPC module, open As-Built Format and edit only the digit described by the source.
  4. Write, follow any module reset prompt, cycle the ignition, then confirm the feature and check for new trouble codes.

Sources

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