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    Ford Kuga 2013: Aftermarket electric brakes for towing?

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    I want to install electric brakes to my 2013 Ford Kuga Trend Diesel to enable me to tow a camper caravan weighing more than 750kg and less than 1500kg. I had an auto electrician install an electric brake controller, but something went horribly wrong with the installation and it now looks like the vehicle computer has been 'fried'. I had checked with specs of the vehicle and they stated the vehicle could tow up to 1500kg with brakes. Ford is now telling me that electric brakes cannot be installed on my vehicle. What can I do?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    13 February 2015
    Graham Smith

    We contacted Ford for their advice and they told us that "that as the electric brake controller would have been an aftermarket fitting it would need to be fitted by a technician with a thorough understanding of vehicle electronic systems and access to the Kuga workshop manual. The controller for the electric brakes needs to be wired correctly into the vehicle electrical system. If connected incorrectly it may damage the vehicle's electrical system." Clearly the person doing the installation has got it wrong and the damage to your car's electronics is the result. You need to resolve it with the person who did the installation.

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