Add on trailer brake controller - possible for Lightning?

[Jesse-Infotainment]

Would you know if ML3Z19H332AB would work for my 2023 XLT ER?
Would you know by any chance video link on how to use Forscan for this case?

Thanks a lot.

yes. that part is for all lightnings 22-25

I dont have any videos with using forscan.

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[Brons2]

I've been looking at travel trailers, gonna need one of these. How hard is it to DIY, now that we have the right part number?

 

[williamwinthu]

I installed my trailer brake controller in my 24 flash just today.

Ford part number is RL3Z-19H332-AA
(Part number for 23 and earlier is RL3Z-19H332-AB)

It took all of 10 minutes to install and another 5 minutes with forscan to update the IPC.

I bought it on "the bay" from FairwayFordParts, if you search that part number on "the bay" it will be the first result.

Is that module and control set that you have to swap out both?
What did you enabled in forscan?
Thanks.

 

[jrdelong1043]

Is that module and control set that you have to swap out both?
What did you enabled in forscan?
Thanks.

Asking the same thing. My dealer is struggling.

 

[NW Ontario Ford Lightning]

22-24 Lighting uses ML3Z19H332AB

Confirmed - I plugged this into my Ford Parts supplier with my vin and it confirmed the fit. - Thanks!!

 

[CME_75]

Hi Folks,

I’m new to this forum and brand new to being a Lightning owner.

I appreciate everyone’s input as I heavily scoured the f150lightningforum as I was determining what to buy.

Thank you all for your many informative contributions.

Onto the real purpose of my post…

So, yesterday, I brought home a brand new 2023 Lightning XLT, with the Max Tow Package.

There was NO brake controller.

As some of you have learned as well, the brake controller only comes with the factory installed Tow Technology Package.

I made having a brake controller installed a condition of the purchase. My dealer worked with me, called Ford, and researched this thoroughly.

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Ford said they have seen issues with the unit sold with the TTP and it would not be recommended for my truck. That was disappointing as the I wanted the sleek in-dash look.​

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The dealer then consulted a local reputable 4x4 outfitter that they deal with occasionally. They recommend an old school unit, saying this would work on Lightning’s.​

Long story longer, tomorrow the dealer will be installing a CURT 51126. Has anyone used one of these yet?

If not, I’ll be the guinea pig I guess.

I’ll be sure to report my experiences once my buddy is done borrowing my equipment trailer. Might be a few weeks though until I post anything…

Looking forward to “Riding the Lightning!”

P.S. Happy 4th of July! God Bless America and these United States.

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UPDATE: 05/18/2025

Folks, sorry to keep you in suspense!

After having it for 15 months, my buddy literally just returned my equipment trailer to me. I pulled my tractor from my cabin site to home and it did a fine job!

As the picture shows…hauling a JD1025r w/ bucket, FEL w/forks, and about 3/4 tank of fuel; so 3,000lbs.

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