22MY (job 2) - has both 7 way and 4 way connector

[fluffernutter]

Hey all,
I just picked up my '22 (job 2) Lariat PB last week. I originally had a 'trailer brake system fault' message which I was able to clear by going under the dash and removing both connectors on the unit that sits just above the brake pedal (think one was a smaller white connector, the other a larger black connector) and then plugging them right back in. The error message upon starting is now gone (when it was on, I was getting flast blinkers on the dash).

So then I then went back to inspect and noticed my '22 has both the 7 way and 4 way (I was expecting a 7 way and then a plug for the backup assist, but I saw that I was provided stickers instead). I even asked my dealer why I wasn't given a 7 way to 4 way adapter (thought mine was pulled during dealer prep). But looks like I don't need one.

Is this new for the job 2 '22 models?

I know there is a big hub bub on the ongoing recall (which seems to be at least software based, if not hardware based) and curious if other folks with MY21 or MY22 have this style connector.

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[JEB]

Hey all,
I just picked up my '22 (job 2) Lariat PB last week. I originally had a 'trailer brake system fault' message which I was able to clear by going under the dash and removing both connectors on the unit (think one was a smaller white connector, the other a larger black connector) and then plugging them right back in. The error message upon starting is now gone (when it was on, I was getting flast blinkers on the dash).

So then I then went back to inspect and noticed my '22 has both the 7 way and 4 way (I was expecting a 7 way and then a plug for the backup assist, but I saw that I was provided stickers instead). I even asked my dealer why I wasn't given a 7 way to 4 way adapter (thought mine was pulled during dealer prep). But looks like I don't need one.

Is this new for the job 2 '22 models?

I know there is a big hub bub on the ongoing recall (which seems to be at least software based, if not hardware based) and curious if other folks with MY21 or MY22 have this style connector.

This is new. My ‘21 came with an adapter to convert the 7-way into a 4-way. It isn’t hard-wired like yours. And in place of the hard-wired 4-way, there is a round 12-pin connector for the trailer TPMS, trailer camera and yaw sensor. On my job 1, only two pins are populated for the yaw sensor.

 

[fluffernutter]

Very interesting, thanks for the reply. I will be de-winterizing my Rockwood Mini Lite and then adjusting my WDH accordingly, but now I'm wanting to drive my rig around the block a few times to see if I am getting the error. Curious if this new hardware will also be prone to what is definitely looking like a known software issue. I'm not sure if my VIN is impacted by the outstanding recall (I informed my dealer of this when I was picking it up last week).

I thought there was perhaps a way to check my VIN, 1FTFW1ED4NFB05462, but I don't see any pending recalls in my Fordpass.

 

[JEB]

You very likely might be outside the recall. You clearly have different hardware and different hardware often means different software. I think the recall applies only to trucks built prior to February 16.

If a recall is not showing up in FordPass, try looking on Ford.com. If neither shows a recall, and you haven’t gotten a letter, you might be good.

Would you mind if I ran your VIN to look at your as-built data to see what hardware/software revisions you have? My FDRS license is expired so I can’t check for the recall, but I can download the software versions, if ok with you.

 

[UGADawg96]

I need this upgrade on my job 2 November 2021 build. While my truck came with what seemed like a used 7pin to 4pin FoMoCo adapter, it wouldn't fit a 4pin uhaul trailer I rented and had to buy one of their 7pin to 4pin adapters for $15. Not the end of the world, but now I have two adapters, but I'd prefer it be like what you got above.

 

[RalpL]

This is new. My ‘21 came with an adapter to convert the 7-way into a 4-way. It isn’t hard-wired like yours. And in place of the hard-wired 4-way, there is a round 12-pin connector for the trailer TPMS, trailer camera and yaw sensor. On my job 1, only two pins are populated for the yaw sensor.

I have a Job 1 2022 KR with the trailer tow package and a blend date of 1/24 followed by a two-month chip hold. I have the 7 to 4-pin adapter along with stickers. BTW - the recall doesn't show for me. I did have a Trailer Brake Malfunction dash message and alarm the second day after taking delivery of my truck. It cleared after a rest stop shutting off the truck for about an hour. Hasn't showed again in 2,000 miles.

 

[JEB]

@fluffernutter. I apologize. I couldn’t help myself because I’ve never seen your hardware before on an F150 and I was curious.

I pulled your as-built. You have the exact same software I do, but now you have F150-specific hardware instead of generic hardware used in multiple Ford vehicles. Check out node F113. It’s ML3T (F150), not MU5T (generic) like everybody else I’ve seen, including me.

<NODEID>
791
<F110>DSMU5T-19J294-AK</F110>
<F111>MU5T-19J302-DC</F111>
<F113>ML3T-19J294-BA</F113>
<F188>ML3T-19J297-BA</F188>
<F18C>06622A-D22-30661</F18C>
</NODEID>

You have the same software I do at F188, but evidently it must work better on your hardware than it does on mine.

Thanks for posting your connectors. Illuminating.

 

[fluffernutter]

No worries, I'm now itching to get some free time to hook up to my rig and see if I get an errors with a few trips around the block. Granted will be a slight chance if I am just driving it for a short period, but even if I see the error driving it around the block, then we'll get a better idea if Ford will also look to correct this via hardware. So the plot thickens...

I had no idea that the hardware would be different, and didn't see any literature or posts stating these would be different/updated, so may be good for folks with the 21MY and 22MY Job 1 to inquire if they are eligible to get this new connector if it assists with the resolving the issue (but if software related, may not matter anyways).

However, if this is the new 'fix' (updated hardware and corresponding software), I hope this makes it very clear and folks would just be able to schedule appointments and get the hardware swapped and the corresponding software to go along with it. That thread is such a mess with folks being told they have had the work done, when in fact they have not. Ah, technology right?

 

[JEB]

No worries, I'm now itching to get some free time to hook up to my rig and see if I get an errors with a few trips around the block. Granted will be a slight chance if I am just driving it for a short period, but even if I see the error driving it around the block, then we'll get a better idea if Ford will also look to correct this via hardware. So the plot thickens...

I had no idea that the hardware would be different, and didn't see any literature or posts stating these would be different/updated.

Caught me by surprise as well. This was really interesting. I’d still be really careful for awhile until this all shakes out. But this is interesting and conjures up all kinds of speculation about what Ford’s doing.

As for people who have already gone into the dealer to get the recall done, several of us have tried to warn them that they need to be careful because they got A fix but not THE fix. Your truck raises a disturbing possibility in that THE fix might not even be just software. No way to know if Ford pitched the 12-pin (and with it the ability to wire in a trailer TPMS and camera) for the 4-way and corresponding module changes for non-recall reasons (chip shortage, cost savings) or because it was part of the solution to fix the brake controller. We will just have to see.

 

[JEB]

I have a Job 1 2022 KR with the trailer tow package and a blend date of 1/24 followed by a two-month chip hold. I have the 7 to 4-pin adapter along with stickers. BTW - the recall doesn't show for me. I did have a Trailer Brake Malfunction dash message and alarm the second day after taking delivery of my truck. It cleared after a rest stop shutting off the truck for about an hour. Hasn't showed again in 2,000 miles.

If you send me your VIN I’ll check to see if you have different module hardware, even though you don’t appear to have different connectors.

 

[tony72cutlass's']

I have both 7 pin and 4 pin on mine. Mine is a 2021 XLT

 

[RalpL]

If you send me your VIN I’ll check to see if you have different module hardware, even though you don’t appear to have different connectors.

Here's a screenshot of my Sync4 screen with VIN (sorry about my reflection). I don't seem to have received any OTA updates yet since taking delivery on 4/15:

 

[JEB]

I have both 7 pin and 4 pin on mine. Mine is a 2021 XLT

That might suggest that the connector change for higher trim levels might have been cost savings. The lack of a twelve pin pretty much sinks trailer TPMS and camera capabilities unless Ford has another pathway in mind.

 

[fluffernutter]

Didn't mention earlier, but I do have the 'tow package' (and not max tow) if that makes any difference. I also have the 360 degree camera and trailer assist.

 

[JEB]

Here's a screenshot of my Sync4 screen with VIN (sorry about my reflection). I don't seem to have received any OTA updates yet since taking delivery on 4/15:

That’ll work. Give me a few minutes..

Here is your TRM data. You have the same software I do (February release) and generic (MU5T) hardware. Not sure why you haven't received a recall notice.

<NODEID>
791
<F110>DS-MU5T-19J294-AK</F110>
<F111>MU5T-19J302-DC</F111>
<F113>MU5T-19J294-DJ</F113>
<F188>ML3T-19J297-BA</F188>
<F18C>01422A-D20-21516</F18C>
</NODEID>

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