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Low Speed Automatic
Cancellation
The system does not function at vehicle
speeds below 12.4 mph (20 km/h). An
audible alarm sounds and the automatic
braking releases if the vehicle drops below
this speed.
Hilly Condition Usage
Note: An audible alarm sounds and the
system shuts down if it applies brakes for
an extended period of time. This allows the
brakes to cool. The system functions
normally again when the brakes have
cooled.
Select a lower gear when the system is
active in situations such as prolonged
downhill driving on steep grades, for
example in mountainous areas. The
system needs additional engine braking in
these situations to reduce the load on the
vehicle ’s regular brake system to prevent
it from overheating.
Switching the System Off
Note: The set speed memory erases when
you switch off the system.
Press and release
OFF or switch off the
ignition.
Detection Issues
The radar sensor has a limited field of
vision. It may not detect vehicles at all or
detect a vehicle later than expected in
some situations. The lead vehicle graphic
does not illuminate if the system does not
detect a vehicle in front of you. Detection issues can occur:
When driving on a different line
than the vehicle in front.
A
With vehicles that edge into your
lane. The system can only detect
these vehicles once they move
fully into your lane.
B
There may be issues with the
detection of vehicles in front
when driving into and coming out
of a bend or curve in the road.
C
In these cases the system may brake late
or unexpectedly. Stay alert and take action
when necessary.
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Why does the vehicle not come back into the middle of the lane always, as expected, in
the Aid or Aid + Alert mode?
Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure
If the tires have been exchanged (including snow tires), or the suspension has been
modified
Vehicle accessories such as snow plows or trailers
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (If Equipped)
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS ™) with Cross Traffic Alert
(If Equipped) WARNING
To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the
Blind Spot Information System as a
replacement for using the interior
and exterior mirrors or looking over your
shoulder before changing lanes. The Blind
Spot Information System is not a
replacement for careful driving. The Blind Spot Information System aids
you in detecting vehicles that may have
entered the blind spot zone (A). The
detection area is on both sides of your
vehicle, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to approximately
10 ft
(3 m) beyond the bumper. The system
alerts you if certain vehicles enter the blind
spot zone while driving.
Cross Traffic Alert warns you of vehicles
approaching from the sides when the
transmission is in reverse (R).
Note: The Blind Spot Information System
does not prevent contact with other vehicles
or objects; nor detect parked vehicles,
people, animals or infrastructure (fences,
guardrails, trees). It only alerts you to
vehicles in the blind zones.
Note: When a vehicle passes quickly
through the blind zone, typically fewer than
two seconds, the system does not trigger.
Using the Systems
The Blind Spot Information System turns
on when you start the engine and you drive
your vehicle forward above
2 mph
(3 km/h); it remains on while the
transmission is in drive (D) and neutral (N).
If shifted out of drive (D) or neutral (N),
the system enters cross traffic alert mode.
Once shifted back into drive (D), the Blind
Spot Information System turns back on
when you drive your vehicle above
2 mph
(3 km/h).
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WARNING
Exceeding the Safety
Compliance Certification
Label vehicle weight rating limits
could result in substandard
vehicle handling or performance,
engine, transmission and/or
structural damage, serious
damage to the vehicle, loss of
control and personal injury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
- is the Gross Vehicle Weight plus
the weight of the fully loaded
trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined
Weight Rating) - is the maximum
allowable weight of the vehicle
and the loaded trailer, including
all cargo and passengers, that the
vehicle can handle without risking
damage. (Important: The towing
vehicle
’s braking system is rated
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR specified on the
certification label. Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the
limit of the vehicle and could
result in engine damage,
transmission damage, structural
damage, loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover and personal
injury. Your vehicle may have electrical
items, such as fuses or relays,
related to towing. See the Fuses
chapter.
Your vehicle's load capacity
designation is by weight, not by
volume, so you cannot necessarily
use all available space when
loading a vehicle.
Towing a trailer places an extra
load on your vehicle's engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires
and suspension. Inspect these
components periodically during,
and after, any towing operation. Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer
movement affects your vehicle
when driving:
•
Load the heaviest items closest
to the trailer floor.
• Load the heaviest items
centered between the left and
right side trailer tires.
• Load the heaviest items above
the trailer axles or just slightly
forward toward the trailer
tongue. Do not allow the final
trailer tongue weight to go
above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight.
• Select a tow bar with the
correct rise or drop. When both
the loaded vehicle and trailer
are connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly
angled down toward your
vehicle, when viewed from the
side.
When driving with a trailer or
payload, a slight takeoff vibration
or shudder may be present due to
the increased payload weight.
Additional information regarding
proper trailer loading and setting
your vehicle up for towing is
located in another chapter of this
manual. See
Load Limit (page
233). You can also find the
information in the RV & Trailer
Towing Guide, available at an
authorized dealer.
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TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (If
Equipped) WARNING
Turning off trailer sway control
increases the risk of loss of vehicle
control, serious injury or death. Ford
does not recommend disabling this feature
except in situations where speed reduction
may be detrimental (such as hill climbing),
the driver has significant trailer towing
experience, and can control trailer sway
and maintain safe operation. Note:
This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once it begins.
Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.
Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too
high, the system may activate multiple
times, gradually reducing vehicle speed.
This feature applies your vehicle brakes at
individual wheels and, if necessary, reduces
engine power. If the trailer begins to sway,
the stability control light flashes and the
message
TRAILER SWAY REDUCE
SPEED appears in the information display.
The first thing to do is slow your vehicle
down, then pull safely to the side of the
road and check for proper tongue load and
trailer load distribution. See
Load
Carrying (page 233).
RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Note: Do not exceed a trailer
weight of
5100 lb (2,313 kg) when
towing with, or by, bumper only. Note:
Do not exceed a trailer
weight of
5100 lb (2,313 kg) if your
vehicle is not equipped with a
Heavy Duty Trailer Towing
Package.
Note: Make sure to take into
consideration trailer frontal area.
Vehicles not equipped with the
Trailer Tow Package or the Heavy
Duty Payload Package should not
exceed 36.6 feet 2
(3.4 meters 2
)
trailer frontal area. Vehicles
equipped with the Trailer Tow
Package or the Heavy Duty Payload
Package should not exceed 60
feet 2
(5.6 meters 2
) trailer frontal
area.
Note: Exceeding this limitation
may significantly reduce the
performance of your towing
vehicle. Selecting a trailer with a
low aerodynamic drag and rounded
front design helps optimize
performance and fuel economy.
Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight
by 2% per
1000 ft (305 m) starting
at the 1000 ft (305 m) elevation
point.
Note: Certain states require
electric trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. Be sure to
check state regulations for this
specified weight. The maximum
trailer weights listed may be limited
to this specified weight, as your
vehicle's electrical system may not
include the wiring connector
needed to use electric trailer
brakes.
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Your vehicle may tow a trailer
provided the maximum trailer
weight is less than or equal to the
maximum trailer weight listed for
your vehicle configuration on the
following charts.Driveline – 4x2
1
MaximumGCWR 2, 3
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
9500 lb (4309kg)4
3.55
3.5L TiVCT
Regular cab – 122 12000 lb (5443
kg)
3.73
12200 lb (5533kg)
3.31
2.7L GTDI 13100 lb (5942
kg)
3.73
13000 lb (5897kg)
3.31
5.0L TiVCT 13800 lb (6260
kg)
3.55
9600 lb (4354kg)4
3.55
3.5L TiVCT
Regular cab – 141 12100 lb (5488
kg)
3.73
12300 lb (5579kg)
3.31
2.7L GTDI 13100 lb (5942
kg)
3.73
13300 lb (6032kg)5
3.73
13900 lb (6305kg)
3.31
5.0L TiVCT
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Driveline – 4x2
1
MaximumGCWR 2, 3
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
14900 lb (6758kg)
3.55
16000 lb (7257kg)6
3.73
15500 lb (7030kg)
3.15
3.5L GTDI 17000 lb (7711
kg)7
3.55
17100 lb (7756kg)6, 7
3.73
9900 lb (4491kg)4
3.55
3.5L TiVCT
Super Cab – 145 12200 lb (5534
kg)
3.73
12500 lb (5670kg)
3.31
2.7L GTDI 13100 lb (5942
kg)
3.73
13300 lb (6032kg)5
3.73
14200 lb (6441kg)
3.31
5.0L TiVCT 15200 lb (6895
kg)
3.55
15800 lb (7167kg)
3.15
3.5L GTDI
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Driveline – 4x2
1
MaximumGCWR 2, 3
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
17100 lb (7756kg)7
3.55
12600 lb (5715kg)
3.31
2.7L GTDI
Super Cab – 163 13100 lb (5942
kg)
3.73
13300 lb (6032kg)5
3.73
14300 lb (6486kg)
3.31
5.0L TiVCT 15300 lb (6940
kg)
3.55
16200 lb (7348kg)
3.73
15900 lb (7212kg)
3.15
3.5L GTDI 17100 lb (7756
kg)7
3.55
17100 lb (7756kg)6, 7
3.73
12200 lb (5534kg)
3.73
3.5L TiVCT
Crew cab – 145 12600 lb (5715
kg)
3.31
2.7L GTDI 13100 lb (5942
kg)
3.73
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