2016 FORD EXPEDITION emergency towing

4. Use the gain adjustment (+ and -)
buttons to increase or decrease the
gain setting to the desired starting
point. A gain setting of 6.0 is a good
starting point for heavier loads.
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, indicated by squealing tires, reduce the gain
setting. If the trailer wheels turn freely,
increase the gain setting. Repeat Steps
5 and 6 until the gain setting is at a
point just below trailer wheel lock-up.
If towing a heavier trailer, trailer wheel
lock-up may not be attainable even
with the maximum gain setting of 10.
Explanation of Information Display
Warning Messages
Note: An authorized dealer can diagnose
the trailer brake controller to determine
exactly which trailer fault has occurred.
However, your Ford warranty does not cover
this diagnosis if the fault is with the trailer.
A message indicating a trailer brake
module fault may display in response to
faults sensed by the trailer brake controller,
accompanied by a single tone. If this
message appears, contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis
and repair. The controller may still
function, but performance may be
degraded.
A message indicating a trailer wiring fault
may display when there is a short circuit
on the electric brake output wire. If this
message displays, accompanied by a
single tone, with no trailer connected, the
problem is with your vehicle wiring
between the trailer brake controller and
the 7-pin connector at the bumper. If the
message only displays with a trailer
connected, the problem is with the trailer wiring. Consult your trailer dealer for
assistance. This can be a short to ground
(such as a chaffed wire), short to voltage
(such as a pulled pin on trailer emergency
breakaway battery) or the trailer brakes
may be drawing too much current.
Points to Remember
Note:
Do not attempt removal of the trailer
brake controller without consulting the
Workshop Manual. Damage to the unit may
result.
• Adjust gain setting before using the
trailer brake controller for the first time.
• Adjust gain setting, using the procedure
above, whenever road, weather and
trailer or vehicle loading conditions
change from when the gain was initially
set.
• Only use the manual control lever for
proper adjustment of the gain during
trailer setup. Misuse, such as
application during trailer sway, could
cause instability of trailer or tow
vehicle.
• Avoid towing in adverse weather
conditions. The trailer brake controller
does not provide anti-lock control of
the trailer wheels. Trailer wheels can
lock up on slippery surfaces, resulting
in reduced stability of trailer and tow
vehicle.
• The trailer brake controller is equipped
with a feature that reduces output at
vehicle speeds below 11 mph (18 km/h)
so trailer and vehicle braking is not jerky
or harsh. This feature is only available
when applying the brakes using your
vehicle's brake pedal, not the
controller.
• The controller interacts with the brake
control system and powertrain control
system of your vehicle to provide the
best performance on different road
conditions.
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It is acceptable to have your two-wheel
drive vehicle towed with the front wheels
on the ground (without dollies) and the
rear wheels off the ground.
We recommend towing a four-wheel drive
vehicle with all wheels off the ground, such
as using a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
WARNING
If your vehicle has a steering wheel
lock make sure the ignition is in the
accessory or on position when being
towed. Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable
(without access to wheel dollies,
car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport
vehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheels
on the ground, regardless of the powertrain
and transmission configuration) under the
following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward for
towing in a forward direction.
• Place the transmission in position N. If
you cannot move the transmission into
N
, you may need to override it. See
Transmission (page 159).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 113). Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational towing, for example towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines prevent damage to your
transmission.
Two Wheel Drive Vehicles
You cannot tow a two wheel drive vehicle
with any wheels on the ground as vehicle
or transmission damage may occur. You
must tow your vehicle with all four wheels
off the ground, for example when using a
car-hauling trailer.
Four Wheel Drive Vehicles
You can only tow a four wheel drive vehicle
with all wheels on the ground by placing
the transfer case in its neutral position and
engaging the four-wheel-down towing
feature. Perform the steps outlined in the
following section after positioning your
vehicle behind the tow vehicle and properly
securing them together.
Four-wheel-down Towing
Note:
Make sure you properly secure your
vehicle to the tow vehicle.
Entering Four-wheel-down Towing
1. Put the ignition in the on position, but do not start the engine. If your vehicle
has an ignition key, turn the key to on.
If your vehicle has intelligent access,
press the engine START/STOP button
twice without pressing the brake pedal.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Rotate the four-wheel drive switch to 2H
.
4. Shift the transmission to position
N.
5. Rotate the four-wheel drive switch from
2H to 4L and back to 2H five
times within seven seconds.
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Tire Care...........................................................275
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 276
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 275
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 277
Temperature A B C............................................ 276
Traction AA A B C............................................... 275
Treadwear............................................................. 275
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........290 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 292
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 292
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 272
Towing a Trailer............................................205 Load Placement................................................ 205
Towing Points.................................................215
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................217
Emergency Towing.............................................. 217
Four-wheel-down Towing............................... 217
Recreational Towing........................................... 217
Towing.............................................................205
Traction Control.............................................175 Principle of Operation....................................... 175
Trailer Sway Control...................................206
Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................251
Transmission Code Designation...........306
Transmission
..................................................159
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 159
Transporting the Vehicle............................216
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................244
Universal Garage Door Opener................137 HomeLink Wireless Control System............137
USB Port
..........................................................322
Using Cruise Control...................................186 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 187
Switching Cruise Control On and Off.........186 Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................164
4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 164
4WD Switch Positions...................................... 164
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 166
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 166
Using Hill Descent Control........................179 Principle of Operation....................................... 179
Using Hill Descent Control.............................. 179
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................50
Vehicles With Ford-Approved Aftermarket Remote Start Systems................................. 50
Vehicles With Non-Ford-Approved Aftermarket Remote Start
Systems.............................................................. 50
Using Power Running Boards....................64 Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 64
Automatic Power Stow..................................... 64
Bounce-back......................................................... 65
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 64
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 64
Using Snow Chains
....................................290
Using Stability Control................................177 Stability Control and Traction Control with
Roll Stability Control ™ (RSC™)..............177
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................349
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 354
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 349
Media Menu Features....................................... 352
Media Voice Commands.................................. 351
System Settings................................................. 356
What's Playing?.................................................. 351
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