2007 FORD SUPER DUTY Owners Manual

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FORD SUPER DUTY 2007 1.G Owners Manual Integrated trailer brake controller (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a fully integrated electronic Trailer
Brake Controller (TBC). When used properly, the TBC helps ensure
smooth and ef

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FORD SUPER DUTY 2007 1.G Owners Manual 3.GAIN setting display:Shows the current GAIN setting. This will
illuminate when a trailer is connected, flash if the trailer becomes
disconnected, or remain off if no trailer is connected.
4.OUTPUT b

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FORD SUPER DUTY 2007 1.G Owners Manual 5. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on a dry, level surface at
a speed of 20 – 25 mph (30 – 40 km/h) and squeeze the manual control
lever completely.
6. If the trailer wheels lock-up

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FORD SUPER DUTY 2007 1.G Owners Manual Points to Remember:
•Remember to adjust gain setting before using the TBC for the first
time.
•Readjust GAIN setting on the TBC (according to procedure above)
whenever road, weather and trailer or

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FORD SUPER DUTY 2007 1.G Owners Manual Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
•Do not drive faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) during the first 500 miles
(800 km) of trailer towing and don’t make full-throttle starts.
•Turn off the

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FORD SUPER DUTY 2007 1.G Owners Manual refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lubricant if not already so
equipped. Refer toMaintenance Product Specifications and
Capacitiesin theMaintenance and specificationschapter for the
proper a

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FORD SUPER DUTY 2007 1.G Owners Manual Tires
•All trailer tires should be of the same size, and construction.
•Select tires that meet the trailer loading requirements.
•Always check tow vehicle and trailer tire pressure before towing

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FORD SUPER DUTY 2007 1.G Owners Manual 4x4 with manual shift transfer case:
•Place the transfer case in N (Neutral).
•Front hub locks are in the FREE position.
4x4 electronic shift transfer case vehicles with automatic
transmissions:
R