new tow command in an 02, can it be done? - Diesel Forum

scottginfla · 06-18-2006, 10:03 PM

is it possible to put the new ford tow command and up fitter switches in an 02 x?

rosspulliam · 06-18-2006, 10:23 PM

Why not just buy a prodigy?

scottginfla · 06-18-2006, 10:56 PM

because i want to put in the tow command.

Casey_1 · 06-19-2006, 08:14 AM

You can put it in , and it will work with a limited capactiy.
The '05 and up trucks ahve a different computer that interacts with the brake controller. It uses the ABS to modulate the trailer signal.
I think the controller will work, but not as well as it does in the right truck.

The controller also uses a switch in the master cylinder, your truck doesn't have this switch.

6SPDMANUAL · 06-19-2006, 01:57 PM

YES i have heard the same thing with the interaction of this brake controller. i have also heard that some people do not like it because it seems to be "weaker" than aftermarket ones. i have this same problem. I have had the same brake controller in an 02 ford f3550, 03 dodge, and the 05 ford (prodigy) and it worked fine. alsways had the gain about 6. now with this new 06 with the factory brake box, i have the gain at 9 and i still feel like i am pushing the brakes harder just to make it stop. and so far i have not noticed any of this wonder integration this 230 brake box does compared to 150 for the prodigy. this was just a little info for you to help in your decision. but to only answer your question, its is yes (as another has said already). and it plugs into the exact same spot as you plug an aftermarket one. i think you are going to waste money but good luck.

FatDog · 06-20-2006, 01:40 PM

alright Scottginfla, with all of that, now maybe rosspulliam's response makes more sense to you

pabrannan · 06-20-2006, 04:22 PM

Gee he only asked a simple question????

Paul B

Casey_1 · 06-20-2006, 08:50 PM

Not every simple question has a simple answer. Neither "Yes, it will work, or no, it won't work," would be complete and correct answers to his question.

pabrannan · 06-21-2006, 06:40 AM

Didn't mean simple in that since, simple in - can it be done and or yes, but this and this have to be done too and it won't work quite right etc., and getting remarks like...get a prodigy!!

Paul B

scottginfla · 06-21-2006, 10:09 PM

thanks for the heads up, now i won't worrry about the tow command, anyone know where the killer deals are on the prodigy?

pabrannan · 06-22-2006, 08:41 AM

Quickly looking around it seems ebay is your best bet. Around $99 +-.

Paul B