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Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing:
• Stay within your vehicle ’ s load limits.
• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to
tow in this chapter.
• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving
while you tow in this chapter.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the
severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide.
• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km
(500 miles).
• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.
Trailer towing (standard equipment):
Your vehicle is equipped with a integrated trailer hitch and a Class I
(4-pin) trailer electrical connector. The 4-pin connector supplies power
to tail lamps, stop lamps, and turn lamps. See the trailer towing chart for
the trailer towing weight recommendation.
Trailer towing (optionally equipped trailer tow package):
The optional trailer tow package includes heavy duty trailer tow wiring.
Both a Class I (4-pin) and IV (7-pin) trailer electrical connector are
provided. Under the instrument panel a electrical connector is provided
for a customer supplied aftermarket electronic brake controller. For
installing a customer supplied electronic brake controller, a electrical
jumper harness and trailer tow electrical instructions are included with
the optional trailer tow package.
The kit containing a electrical jumper and trailer tow electrical
instructions may be purchased from any Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury
dealership (Part number 4L1Z-14A348-AA)
Note: Before towing a trailer, make sure the trailer brakes (if equipped)
and lamps are properly connected and functional. Electronic trailer
brakes (if equipped) refer to the instructions provided by the
aftermarket electronic brake controller manufacture for determining
trailer brake functionality.
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Trailer hitch cover
Your vehicle is equipped with a removable trailer hitch trim cover. To
remove the trim cover:
1. Loosen the two push pins in the
bottom of the cover by turning them
counterclockwise with a flathead
screwdriver or similar object.
2. To reinstall the cover, insert the
three plastic tabs into their slots (as
shown in the illustration) and push
the cover up into the bumper trim.
3. Hold the cover against the bumper trim and reinstall the two screws.
Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer
dealer if you require assistance.
Hitches
Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle ’ s bumper or attach to the
axle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10% – 15% of the
total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.
Load equalizing hitch
When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use the
following procedure:
1. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition in the
ON position, apply the brake and place the gearshift lever in
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(Overdrive) for 10 seconds, then return the gearshift lever to P (Park)
and release the brake. With the ignition still in the ON position, and all
doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand (without passengers) for several
minutes so that it can level.
2. Turn the air suspension (if equipped) control to OFF.
3. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers
at the center of the vehicle.
4. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that
the front bumper height is within 0 – 13 mm (0.5 in) of the reference
point. After proper adjustment, the rear bumper should be no higher
than in Step 3.
5. Turn the air suspension (if equipped) control to ON.
Note: Adjusting an equalizing hitch so the rear bumper of the vehicle is
higher than it was unloaded will defeat the function of the load
equalizing hitch and may cause unpredictable handling.
Safety chains
Always connect the trailer ’ s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers
of the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer ’ s safety chains, cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners.
If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency
gives to you.
Do not attach safety chains to the bumper.
Trailer brakes
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are
safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer ’ s
specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal
regulations.
Do not connect a trailer ’ s hydraulic brake system directly to your
vehicle ’ s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough
braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase.
The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the
GVWR not GCWR.
Trailer lamps
Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running
lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. See your
dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for
hooking up trailer lamps.
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Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
• Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
• Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
• To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist
in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to the
Understanding the positions of the 4 – speed automatic
transmission section in this chapter.
• Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
• Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur.
Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more
frequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for
more information.
Trailer towing tips
• Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to
get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make
wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.
• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.
• If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do
not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become
less effective.
• The trailer tongue weight should be 10 – 15% of the loaded trailer
weight.
• After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
• To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot
weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park).
• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer ’ s wheels.
Launching or retrieving a boat
Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer
into the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the
trailer is removed from the water.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
Location Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 10A* Run/Accessory - Instrument cluster, Front
wiper motor, Rear wiper motor, Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) module
2 20A* Brake On/Off (stoplamp) switch, Turn
signal/Hazard flasher, AdvanceTrac

stoplamps relay, Stoplamps, Center
High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL), Turn
signal lamps
3 7.5A* Power mirror switch, Memory module (logic
power), Driver seat switch (memory)
4 15A* Rear seat audio controls, Navigation module,
DVD player
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Fuse/Relay
Location Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
5 7.5A* Brake On/Off (stoplamp) switch, Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) (keep alive power),
EATC control head, Body Security Module
(BSM) (keep alive power), Speed control
deactivation switch, Speed control servo,
SecuriLock LED, 3rd row seat relay coils,
Power liftgate module, Clock, Brake Shift
Interlock (BSI) solenoid
6 15A* Headlamp switch (parklamps and switch
backlighting feed), Parklamps, License
lamps, Foglamp relay coil, Trailer tow
electric brake controller (illumination), BSM
(autolamp parklamps), Floor console gear
selector lighting, Switch backlighting
module, Foglamp indicator
7 7.5A* Radio (Start signal)
8 10A* Rear window defroster switch, Heated
outside mirrors, Rear window defroster
indicator (climate control head)
9 — Not used
10 20A* Trailer tow back-up lamps relay, Trailer tow
7 – wire connector (back-up lamps), Trailer
tow parklamps relay, Trailer tow 7 – and
4 – wire connectors (parklamps)
11 10A* A/C compressor clutch relay, A/C
compressor clutch solenoid, Air suspension
compressor relay, 4x4 Integrated Wheel
Ends (IWE) solenoid
12 10A* Speed control relay, Speed control servo
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Fuse/Relay
Location Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
13 10A* Rear window defroster relay coil, A/C
refrigerant containment switch, A/C
compressor thermistor, DEATC control
head, DEATC solenoids, DEATC blower
controller, Trailer tow battery charge relay
coil
14 10A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ignition
relay coil, Digital Transmission Range Sensor
(DTRS back-up lamps), Trailer tow back-up
lamps relay coil, Elctrochromatic mirror
15 5A* AdvanceTrac
switch, Instrument cluster
(Run/Start feed)
16 10A* ABS/AdvanceTrac
module (Run/Start
feed)
17 15A* Foglamps
18 10A* Auxiliary A/C temperature blend door
actuator, Auxiliary A/C front auxiliary
control, Park brake release relay coils, Turn
signal flasher, Electrochromatic mirror,
Auxiliary mode motor, Climate controlled
seat modules
19 10A* Restraints Control Module (RCM)
20 30A* 4x4 module, Air suspension module (air
spring solenoids and height sensors)
21 15A* Instrument cluster (B+), Interior (courtesy)
lamps, TPMS module, Park brake release
relays, Park brake release motor, Puddle
lamps (outside mirrors)
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Fuse/Relay
Location Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
22 10A* Moonroof switch illumination, Flip window
switch, Flip window relays, Flip window
motors, Electronic Hidden Antenna Module
(EHAM) antenna amplifier (navigation
radio), Radio (delayed accessory feed), Left
front window motor, Navigation radio
amplifier
23 10A* RH low beam
24 15A* Interior demand lamps (front map/dome
lamps, glove compartment lamp, cargo lamp,
roof rail lamps, vanity mirror lamps),
Battery saver relay coil, Battery saver relay
power
25 10A* LH low beam
26 20A* Horn relay, Horns
27 5A* BSI solenoid, Overdrive cancel switch,
Reverse park aid system module, Air
suspension module (Run/Start), Compass
module
28 5A* PCM relay coil, Speed control relay coil,
SecuriLock transceiver
29 30A* Trailer tow electric brake controller, Trailer
tow 7 – wire connector (electric brake)
30 30A* BSM (door locks, liftgate glass release
relay), Liftgate glass release motor, Left
front window motor, Door/Liftgate lock
motors
31 20A* Radio (B+), Subwoofer, Navigation radio
audio amplifier
32 15A* Catalyst Monitor Sensors (CMS),
Transmission solenoids
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