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Ford Electronic Shift Transfer Case Controller — Swap The Universe

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part_id electrical/swaptheuniverse-ford-tcase-controller
title Ford Electronic Shift Transfer Case Controller (Swap The Universe)
vendor Swap The Universe
vendor_url https://swaptheuniverse.com/product/ford-electronic-shift-transfercase-controller/
status active
category electrical/controller
unit_of_measure each
published true

Short summary

A compact controller designed to add electronic shift control for Ford electronic transfer cases. Intended for swap/retrofit applications where the original vehicle's transfer-case control is absent or when integrating an OEM electronic transfer case (for example, HC3Z-7A195-C / BorgWarner 44-17) into older trucks.

It provides a dedicated, swap-friendly interface for controlling the T-case motor/solenoids and reporting state back to the vehicle (or aftermarket ECU / PDM).

Key capabilities (typical)

  • Accepts switch inputs (dash or remote) to command Transfer Case shifts (2H/4H/4L or equivalent).
  • Drives shift motor or solenoids with appropriate power-stage or command outputs.
  • Provides state feedback (in-gear / position) to dash or to an external controller.
  • May include CAN messaging or translator functions (verify product page).
  • Designed to work with Ford transfer cases such as HC3Z-7A195-C (BorgWarner 44-17) and common Ford Super Duty units.

Verified / required fields (fill from product page)

  • SKU / product code: [paste SKU]
  • Price: [paste price]
  • Input voltage: [e.g., 12V]
  • Output drive type: [motor driver / solenoid driver]
  • CAN support: [yes/no — if yes, list supported CAN messages/IDs]
  • Physical mounting size: [dimensions]
  • Connector types / pinouts: [paste or attach pinout PDF]
  • Compatible transfer cases: e.g., HC3Z-7A195-C (BorgWarner 44-17) — verify list on vendor page

Integration & wiring notes (practical)

  • Power & ground: Use a fused main feed sized per the controller docs; ensure a low-impedance chassis ground.
  • Shift motor / solenoid drive: If the controller provides only command outputs, add a high-current relay or contactor per instructions. If it includes integrated motor drivers, wire directly per current ratings.
  • Position feedback: Connect the transfer-case position sensor to the controller input; confirm expected feedback format (analog, digital, encoder).
  • CAN integration: If the controller offers CAN, confirm the message set and agree upon IDs with any engine/TCU/Infinitybox modules.
  • Fail-safe: Define what the controller will do with loss of command/CAN (e.g., default to 2H, lockout, or maintain last state). Ensure your harness design meets these expectations.
  • Mounting: Install the controller in a dry, protected location and secure it away from high heat (exhaust) and moving parts.
  1. Bench test the controller with a powered bench supply and a dummy load (or the actual motor) to validate shift commands.
  2. Verify position feedback is reported and corresponds to physical shift positions.
  3. Confirm CAN messages are produced/consumed as expected (if CAN enabled).
  4. Test fail-safe behavior by interrupting CAN and verifying controlled state.
  • Vendor product: https://swaptheuniverse.com/product/ford-electronic-shift-transfercase-controller/
  • Transfer case compatibility note: HC3Z-7A195-C (BorgWarner 44-17) — check Ford/BorgWarner literature for mechanical details.

Notes

Paste vendor-supplied pinouts and any installation PDF into /parts/catalog/vendor-swaptheuniverse/ford-electronic-shift-transfercase-controller/03-media/ and link from this page.