2016 FORD F150 tow bar

When used properly, the trailer brake
controller assists in smooth and effective
trailer braking by powering the trailer
’s
electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes
with a proportional output based on the
towing vehicle ’s brake pressure.
You can adjust the level of initial trailer
brake output by selecting one of three
settings using the information display.
Choose Low, Medium or High for the initial
trailer brake output you require. See
Information Displays (page 108).
The controller user interface consists of
the following:
A:
+ and - (Gain adjustment buttons):
Pressing these buttons adjusts the
controller's power output to the trailer
brakes in 0.5 increments. You can increase
the gain setting to 10.0 (maximum trailer
braking) or decrease it to 0 (no trailer
braking). The gain setting displays in the
message center. The controller shows gain setting, output
bar graph, and trailer connectivity status
in the information display. They appear in
the information display as follows:
•
Trailer Brake Controller Gain (without
trailer connected): Shows the current
gain setting during a given ignition cycle
and when adjusting the gain. This also
displays if you use the manual control
lever or make gain adjustments with
no trailer connected.
• Trailer Brake Controller Gain Output:
Displays when you push your vehicle's
brake pedal, or upon use of the manual
control. Bar indicators illuminate in the
information display to indicate the
amount of power going to the trailer
brakes relative to the brake pedal or
manual control input. One bar indicates
the least amount of output; six bars
indicate maximum output.
• Trailer Connected: Displays when the
system senses a correct trailer wiring
connection (a trailer with electric trailer
brakes) during a given ignition cycle.
• Trailer Disconnected: Displays,
accompanied by a single audible time,
when the system senses a trailer
connection and then a disconnection,
either intentional or unintentional,
during a given ignition cycle. It also
displays if a truck or trailer-wiring fault
occurs causing the trailer to appear
disconnected. This message can also
display if you use the manual control
lever without a trailer connected. After
disconnecting the trailer connector,
press the brake pedal for
approximately five seconds to allow
the system to detect and update the
trailer status.
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480
kilometers). During this time, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000
miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Your fuel economy is affected by several
things, such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under, and how you
maintain your vehicle.
You may improve your fuel economy by
keeping these things in mind:
•
Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds without
stopping.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling
at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less
fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105
km/h]).
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance. Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel
economy:
•
Sudden accelerations or hard
accelerations.
• Revving the engine before turning it off.
• Idle for periods longer than one minute.
• Warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Use the air conditioner or front
defroster.
• Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
• Rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving.
• Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a
trailer.
• Carry unnecessary weight
(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is
lost for every 400 lb [180 kilogram] of
weight carried).
• Driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
Conditions
• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a
trailer may reduce fuel economy at any
speed.
• Adding certain accessories to your
vehicle (for example bug deflectors,
rollbars, light bars, running boards, ski
racks or luggage racks) may reduce
fuel economy.
• To maximize the fuel economy, drive
with the tonneau cover installed (if
equipped).
• Using fuel blended with alcohol may
lower fuel economy.
• Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures during the first 8– 10
miles (12 –16 kilometers) of driving.
• Driving on flat terrain offers improved
fuel economy as compared to driving
on hilly terrain.
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For a complete listing of the accessories
that are available for your vehicle, please
contact your authorized dealer or visit the
online store web site:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com Web Address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through an authorized Ford dealer.
Ford Motor Company will repair or replace
any properly authorized dealer-installed
Ford Original Accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period,
as well as any component damaged by the
defective accessories.
Ford Motor Company will warrant your
accessory through the warranty that
provides the greatest benefit:
• 24 months, unlimited mileage.
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details
and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior style
• Bed rails.
• Chrome exhaust tips.
• Custom graphics*.
• Hood deflector.
• Running boards.
• Side window deflectors.
• Splash guards. Interior style
•
Ambient lighting.
• Electrochromatic
compass/temperature interior mirror.
• Floor mats.
• Leather-trimmed interior seating*.
Lifestyle
• Bed extender.
• Bedliners and bedmats.
• Bed ramps.
• Bed side step.
• Ford Telematics ™*.
• Hitch balls and towbars.
• Interior cargo organization and
management.
• In-vehicle safe*.
• Racks and carriers*.
• Rear-seat entertainment*.
• Smoker's package.
• Sportliner cargo liner*.
• Tonneau covers*.
• Towing mirrors.
• Trailer brake controller.
• Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and
accessories.
• Truck bed camping tent*.
• Truck bed cargo organization and
management.
• Wireless charging*.
Peace of mind
• Back-up alarm*.
• Bed hooks*.
• Bumper- and hitch-mounted parking
sensors*.
• Keyless entry keypad.
• Locking fuel plug.
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Power Running Boards.................................76
Power Seats...................................................150
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion ................................................................ 151
Power Lumbar...................................................... 151
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................318
Power Windows
..............................................92
Accessory Delay.................................................... 93
Bounce-Back......................................................... 92
One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 92
Window Lock......................................................... 93
Protecting the Environment........................14
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™......................253 Principle of Operation...................................... 253
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist.........254
Troubleshooting................................................. 258
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist.................... 256
R
Rear Axle
.........................................................196
Rear Seat Armrest........................................157
Rear Seats.......................................................154
Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............154
Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position.............................................................. 154
Rear View Camera
........................................214
Using the Rear View Camera System.........215
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 214
Recommended Towing Weights...........262 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 269
Refueling...........................................................177 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System.................177
Remote Control
...............................................51
Car Finder................................................................ 55
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters ................... 51
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 52
Memory Feature................................................... 54
Remote Start ........................................................ 55
Replacing the Battery......................................... 52
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 55
Remote Start
.................................................146
Automatic Settings............................................ 146
Removing the Tailgate.................................68
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............335 Replacement Parts
Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................56
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................296
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................296
Roadside Assistance..................................286 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 286
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................287
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance....................................................... 287
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 286
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 286
Roadside Emergencies
.............................286
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 281
Running Out of Fuel.....................................176 Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 176
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................48
Safety Precautions.......................................174
Satellite Radio.............................................406 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 408
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............407
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 407
Troubleshooting................................................ 408
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........462
Scheduled Maintenance...........................453
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................38
Seatbelt Reminder........................................39 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 39
Seatbelts...........................................................33 Principle of Operation......................................... 33
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