JS2295
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Who do you think makes the Ford OEM switch. The under dash module is the controller, The switch is just a couple of momentary push buttons and a sliding potentiometer. They are even cheaper on Amazon now, $42 with a 5% off coupon and free shipping.
I guess when you put it that way it should be alright. I kind of thought it was just a switch because the BCM is already mounted near the pedals. It just surprised me to see the OEM part's price more than triple in just a few weeks.
I'm probably preaching to the choir when I say Ford should make the brake controller standard, especially when MSRPs are topping $70k. It's the little things that add to customer satisfaction. Plus a good number of states require the use of a brake controller when a trailer weighs over 3500#.
Another thing is why do I get the sense that Ford is nerfing the GVWR at 7600# with payload at 1639#. My old 2007 Expy EL had a GVWR of 7900#(1704# payload) with similar axle ratings and without the Heavy Duty tow package. That was 13 years ago so I'm sure driveline/part durability has improved if not stayed the same. 4th gen Max Limited trims should have payload ratings of 1850# or better if axles and drivelines are similar.
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