Mike-
We are very interested in whatever you find. I have the 2009 Sport Trac 4x4 with Neutral Tow Kit. Blue Ox Setup with Roadmaster 9001 Air Brake using DP's Air Supply. Absolutely love the Tow and performance of this little gutsy truck. My installer opted for a bulb and wire instead of the diodes to power lights. Mine is wired into a link to the DP. BUT - Here is the rub.... The battery used to last all day, but after last winter towing in brutal weather the battery went bad. I am also lucky to get 5 hours of towing, so I think the issue in my case is that I need to fit the diodes that I hope will prevent the brake light from coming on. I am curious what else is drawing power. The Electronic Transmission may need to remain energized??? I also met a Fusion owner with a similar problem. It turns out he had the key in the wrong position with the dash lit up like a xmas tree. There is WAY TOO MUCH confusion at the Dealer level.
Ford should put out a bulletin to the Dealers and RV Dealers as well as this Forum. A footnote to the battery change underscores the level of tech knowledge/expertise... When the dealer swapped out the battery, they managed to FRY the "SmartBox" Computer that powers ALL sensors. I suspect they reversed polarity. When I got in the truck I noticed the clock, radio and all was blank, telling me that in the very least they failed to use a continuous power supply while making the change. Without those sensors, the tow system can not activate. Still waiting for the part. The only one I found that properly diagnosed the problem was the Mike Davidson Ford in Jacksonville near **** Gores RV. "A.F." is the service supervisor. Keep us in on the loop and I'll do the same.
Best Regards/Peter
