Ford licensed TBC Install Instructions

[Stevedbvik1]

Same goes for ACC usage. Ford unit is compatible and aftermarket units are not.

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[Stevedbvik1]

OP , if you’re still having issues then contact Lumen. They designed this system for Ford and know it inside and out. They work with Ford techs across the country on installs and are glad to help you get it right. They worked with me when my dealer needed four tries to get it right. PM me if you need more info on how and who to contact.

 

[t4thfavor]

Same goes for ACC usage. Ford unit is compatible and aftermarket units are not.

I didn't get an updated safety sheet for my truck that was built before Ford even figured out they missed something. You shouldn't be using CC at all while towing anything that requires brakes, but to each their own I guess.

All of this arguing would never have happened had Ford just included or grandfathered the brake controller into the Ranger like GM does with the Colorado/Canyon...

I bought my truck for the sole purpose of towing my camper in January of 2019, it took Ford at least a year, prob 1.5 years to get this TBC to market.

 

[RangerBill]

The knob has never illuminated for me, no matter how long I hold it.

I would have never guessed there were fuses under the fuse box. They all look good.

Either I have a dud of a kit or my wires crossed somewhere. The blue and yellow connections seemed very obvious, everything else is plug and play.

I thought of something else, the instructions caution you about mounting the remote controller. If mounted in a panel that is too thick, the switch part of the controls won't work. Perhaps temporarily removing the remote control from the panel and pressing in on the knob to see if the knob lights up. If it does, then the panel is too thick, or the remote was installed incorrectly.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

I didn't get an updated safety sheet for my truck that was built before Ford even figured out they missed something. You shouldn't be using CC at all while towing anything that requires brakes, but to each their own I guess.

All of this arguing would never have happened had Ford just included or grandfathered the brake controller into the Ranger like GM does with the Colorado/Canyon...

I bought my truck for the sole purpose of towing my camper in January of 2019, it took Ford at least a year, prob 1.5 years to get this TBC to market.

Your “ you shouldn’t “ statements are your opinion and that only. You mention GM so here’s the link from their website that shows they include AEB and ACC in their factory installed trailer brake controller.

https://www.gmc.com/support/vehicle/driving-safety/driver-assistance/adaptive-cruise-control

If the OEM’ s and the NHSTA thought it was bad to use those functions then they wouldn’t offer them. I guarantee that these systems have been thoroughly tested and confirmed to function as designed. You use what you want because that’s your choice and I would never tell you do differently. But I will use what I think works best for the vehicle design. My opinion, my choice.
There shouldn’t be any “arguments “ over this at all.

 

[Dgc333]

I thought of something else, the instructions caution you about mounting the remote controller. If mounted in a panel that is too thick, the switch part of the controls won't work. Perhaps temporarily removing the remote control from the panel and pressing in on the knob to see if the knob lights up. If it does, then the panel is too thick, or the remote was installed incorrectly.

If you have a trailer connected the knob should light up BLUE or alternating BLUE/GREEN if the unit has not gone through it's self calibration yet. With the trailer connected and the brakes applied the knob should light up red, the brightness will be proportional to the intensity of the braking. All of this should work even if you have the remote module in to thick a panel. The panel being to thick will only impact being able to push the button for manual mode, in manual mode the light will be green.

Note: you get no lights if a trailer is not connected.

 

[RangerBill]

If you have a trailer connected the knob should light up BLUE or alternating BLUE/GREEN if the unit has not gone through it's self calibration yet. With the trailer connected and the brakes applied the knob should light up red, the brightness will be proportional to the intensity of the braking. All of this should work even if you have the remote module in to thick a panel. The panel being to thick will only impact being able to push the button for manual mode, in manual mode the light will be green.

Note: you get no lights if a trailer is not connected.

I realize that, but I don't know how the OP was testing it. Pushing in on the knob will tell if you have power to the controller if the knob lights up. Perhaps the OP could tell us what test he is using to determine if it is working.

 

[Dgc333]

I realize that, but I don't know how the OP was testing it. Pushing in on the knob will tell if you have power to the controller if the knob lights up.

I don't recall ever pushing the button with the engine off or no trailer connected but it does light up BLUE briefly when pushed with or without the engine running and no trailer connected.

 

[RangerBill]

I don't recall ever pushing the button with the engine off or no trailer connected but it does light up BLUE briefly when pushed with or without the engine running and no trailer connected.

I wonder if the OP is trying to test using only a volt meter without a trailer or a test bulb connected. The manual spells out a way of testing using a 21 watt incandescent bulb. Attached is the procedure. The Australian word globe is our light bulb. I used an #1156 bulb to test my installation.

 

[dart330]

I thought of something else, the instructions caution you about mounting the remote controller. If mounted in a panel that is too thick, the switch part of the controls won't work. Perhaps temporarily removing the remote control from the panel and pressing in on the knob to see if the knob lights up. If it does, then the panel is too thick, or the remote was installed incorrectly.

Tested the yellow wire with a voltmeter and have 12.64v at the splice and the input connector to the Redarc ECU.

I installed the knob in front of the fuse box like the instructions show. I removed it and tested pressing in, same results, no light. There appears to be plenty of room for it to engage when installed.

I guess my next step is to contact Lumen. Maybe I have a defective LED?

 

[RangerBill]

Tested the yellow wire with a voltmeter and have 12.64v at the splice and the input connector to the Redarc ECU.

I installed the knob in front of the fuse box like the instructions show. I removed it and tested pressing in, same results, no light. There appears to be plenty of room for it to engage when installed.

I guess my next step is to contact Lumen. Maybe I have a defective LED?

Is the ground wire securely attached to metal at the kick panel area? That is all I can think of at the moment.

 

[dart330]

Is the ground wire securely attached to metal at the kick panel area? That is all I can think of at the moment.

Oh yeah, nice and tight. That is what I used for the negative on the voltmeter.

 

[dart330]

I contacted Lumen, they sent me a new switch to try. Still no light.

Will recheck all the connections again today. Taking it in to the dealer on Monday and will see if they have any luck.

 

[dart330]

Update on this. Dealer checked the wiring, everything is connected correctly. The Redarc ECU will not power up. Emailed Lumen again to see if they will help.

This has been such a pain, I just want to tow my trailer.

 

[Big Blue]

Update on this. Dealer checked the wiring, everything is connected correctly. The Redarc ECU will not power up. Emailed Lumen again to see if they will help.

This has been such a pain, I just want to tow my trailer.

Sounds like the problem may be with the Redarc unit not the Lumen module. All the Lumen module does is provide the brake signal to the Redarc module. It has nothing to do with the Redarc not powering up.

This is a system that Ford put together from to different companies. So they need to figure out what's not working. Each company will only blame the other for any issues. Sorry for your problems, I feel your pain.

I'm running a Redarc controller connected to the brake wire under the dash. When I bought my truck, Ford did not have their KIT available yet and I needed a controller to pull my trailer. Works great just no AEB.

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