2014 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY emergency towing

TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT:Displays in response to faults sensed bythe trailer brake controller, accompaniedby a single tone. If this message appears,contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible for diagnosis and repair. Thecontroller may still function, butperformance may be degraded.
WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER: Displayswhen there is a short circuit on the electricbrake output wire. If the WIRING FAULTON TRAILER message displays,accompanied by a single tone, with notrailer connected, the problem is with yourvehicle wiring between the trailer brakecontroller and the 7-pin connector at thebumper. If the message only displays witha trailer connected, the problem is with thetrailer wiring. Consult your trailer dealer forassistance. This can be a short to ground(such as a chaffed wire), short to voltage(such as a pulled pin on trailer emergencybreakaway battery) or the trailer brakesmay be drawing too much current.
Points to Remember
Note:Do not attempt removal of the trailerbrake controller without consulting theWorkshop Manual. Damage to the unit mayresult.
•Adjust gain setting before using thetrailer brake controller for the first time.
•Adjust gain setting, using the procedureabove, whenever road, weather andtrailer or vehicle loading conditionschange from when the gain was initiallyset.
•Only use the manual control lever forproper adjustment of the gain duringtrailer setup. Misuse, such asapplication during trailer sway, couldcause instability of trailer or towvehicle.
•Avoid towing in adverse weatherconditions. The trailer brake controllerdoes not provide anti-lock control ofthe trailer wheels. Trailer wheels canlock up on slippery surfaces, resultingin reduced stability of trailer and towvehicle.
•The trailer brake controller is equippedwith a feature that reduces output atvehicle speeds below 11 mph (18 km/h)so trailer and vehicle braking is not jerkyor harsh. This feature is only availablewhen applying the brakes using yourvehicle's brake pedal, not thecontroller.
•The controller interacts with the brakecontrol system and powertrain controlsystem of your vehicle to provide thebest performance on different roadconditions.
•Your vehicle's brake system and thetrailer brake system workindependently of each other. Changingthe gain setting on the controller doesnot affect the operation of yourvehicle's brakes whether you attach atrailer or not.
•When you switch the engine off, thecontroller output is disabled and thedisplay and module shut down. Thecontroller module and display turn onwhen you switch the ignition on.
•The trailer brake controller is only afactory-installed or dealer-installeditem. Ford is not responsible forwarranty or performance of thecontroller due to misuse or customerinstallation.
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It is acceptable to have your two-wheeldrive vehicle towed with the front wheelson the ground (without dollies) and therear wheels off the ground.
We recommend towing a four-wheel drivevehicle with all wheels off the ground, suchas using a wheel lift and dollies or flatbedequipment. However, it is acceptable touse a wheel lift to raise the rear of yourvehicle so long as, depending on vehicleconfiguration, you perform the followingbefore towing:
•If your vehicle is equipped with amanual-shift transfer case, make surethe front wheel hub locks are in theFREE position before towing.
•If your vehicle is equipped with anelectronic shift-on-the-fly transfercase, make sure you turn thefour-wheel drive control to the 2Hposition before towing.
Note:Towing an electronic shift-on-the-flyfour-wheel drive vehicle with the frontwheels on the ground without disengagingthe front hubs may cause damage to theautomatic transmission.
Note:Towing a two-wheel drive vehicle oran electronic shift-on-the-fly four-wheeldrive vehicle with the rear wheels on theground for more than 50 miles (80 km) orfaster than 35 mph (56 km/h) may causedamage to the automatic transmission.
Note:Using wheel lift equipment to tow adual rear wheel vehicle requires removingan outer rear wheel before towing.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable(without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transportvehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheelson the ground, regardless of the powertrainand transmission configuration) under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•Place the transmission in position N. Ifyou cannot move the transmission intoN, you may need to override it. SeeTransmission (page 142).
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 miles (80kilometers).
Recreational Towing
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 103).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing, such as towingyour vehicle behind a motorhome. Wedesigned these guidelines to preventdamage to your transmission.
Two-wheel Drive Vehicles andFour-wheel Drive Vehicles Equippedwith an Electronic-shift Transfer Case
Do not tow your vehicle with any wheelson the ground, as vehicle or transmissiondamage may occur. It is recommended totow your vehicle with all four (4) wheelsoff the ground, such as when using acar-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you cannottow your vehicle.
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Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................174Stability Control............................................165Principle of Operation.......................................165Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................130Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................131Cold Weather Starting (Flexible FuelVehicles Only)..................................................131Failure to Start......................................................131Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................132Important Ventilating Information...............132Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving.................................................................131Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................131Starting and Stopping the Engine.........130General Information..........................................130Steering.............................................................175Steering Wheel...............................................60Storage Compartments.............................129SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................73Sun Visors..........................................................73Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................73Slide-on-rod...........................................................73Supplementary Restraints System.........36Principle of Operation........................................36Symbols Glossary.............................................7SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................328911 Assist...............................................................328SYNC AppLink....................................................334SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitesStates Only).....................................................331Vehicle Health Report......................................330SYNC™.............................................................313General Information..........................................313SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................343
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Tailgate.............................................................183Bed Extender........................................................185Tailgate Lock........................................................183Tailgate Removal................................................184Tailgate Step........................................................184
Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............292Terrain Response..........................................168Principle of Operation......................................168The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................210Tire Care..........................................................256Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................257Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................256Information Contained on the TireSidewall...........................................................258Temperature A B C.............................................257Traction AA A B C..............................................256Treadwear............................................................256Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........273Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................274Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................275TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................254Towing a Trailer..............................................187Load Placement..................................................187Towing Points................................................196Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels..........................................................198Emergency Towing............................................198Recreational Towing.........................................198Towing...............................................................187Traction Control............................................163Principle of Operation.......................................163Trailer Sway Control....................................188Transfer Case Fluid Check........................234Transmission Code Designation............295Transmission..................................................142TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................142Transporting the Vehicle............................197
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Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................224Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................225Universal Garage Door Opener................119CAR2U® Home Automation System...........119HomeLink Wireless Control System............122USB Port...........................................................312
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