2016 FORD F150 emergency towing

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.
• Your vehicle's brake system and the
trailer brake system work
independently of each other. Changing
the gain setting on the controller does
not affect the operation of your
vehicle's brakes whether you attach a
trailer or not.
• When you switch the engine off, the
controller output is disabled and the
display and module shut down. The
controller module and display turn on
when you switch the ignition on.
• The trailer brake controller is only a
factory-installed or dealer-installed
item. Ford is not responsible for
warranty or performance of the
controller due to misuse or customer
installation.
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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 182).
• 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 139). Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational towing, such as towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. We
designed these guidelines to 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, such as 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.
Note:
Make sure you properly secure your
vehicle to the tow vehicle.
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
once 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 Pressure Monitoring System..........356
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 357
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 357
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 338
Towing a Trailer.............................................252
Load Placement................................................. 252
Towing Points................................................276
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................278
Emergency Towing............................................ 278
Recreational Towing......................................... 278
Towing..............................................................252
Traction Control...........................................203 Principle of Operation...................................... 203
Trailer Sway Control
...................................262
Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................317
Transmission Code Designation
.............373
Transmission..................................................182
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 182
Transporting the Vehicle............................277
Type Approvals
............................................488
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s)................................. 488
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™................................................308
2.7L EcoBoost..................................................... 308
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................309
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................310
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L.....................311
Unique Driving Characteristics.................172
Universal Garage Door Opener...............158 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........158
USB Port.........................................................409 Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................221
Blocked Sensor................................................... 226
Changing the Set Speed................................. 224
Detection Issues................................................. 225
Disengaging the System................................. 224
Following a Vehicle............................................ 222
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 225
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...........225
Overriding the System..................................... 224
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 224
Setting a Speed.................................................. 222
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 223
Switching the System Off............................... 225
Switching the System On............................... 222
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........227
System Not Available....................................... 226
Using Cruise Control...................................220 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 221
Switching Cruise Control On and Off.........220
Using Four-Wheel Drive
............................188
4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 188
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles.............................................................. 191
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles.............................................................. 191
Using the 2-Speed Automatic 4WD System.............................................................. 189
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system............................................................... 188
Using Hill Descent Control.......................207 Hill descent modes........................................... 207
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................60
Using Power Running Boards....................76 Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 76
Automatic Power Stow...................................... 76
Bounce-back.......................................................... 77
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 76
Manual Power Deploy......................................... 76
Using Snow Chains
.....................................355
Using Stability Control..............................205 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................ 205
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