2016 FORD SUPER DUTY emergency towing

3. When you plug in a trailer with electric
or electric-over-hydraulic brakes, a
confirmation message appears in the
information display.
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.
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.
TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT
Displays 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 with
degraded performance.
WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER
Displays when there is a short circuit on
the electric brake output wire. If this message displays, with no trailer
connected, the problem is with your vehicle
wiring or trailer brake controller. Contact
an authorized dealer.
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.
• Adjust gain setting, using the procedure
above, whenever road, weather, 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 active
when applying the brakes using your
vehicle's brake pedal, not the
controller.
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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. However, it is acceptable to
use a wheel lift to raise the rear of your
vehicle so long as, depending on vehicle
configuration, you perform the following
before towing:
•
If your vehicle is equipped with a
manual-shift transfer case, make sure
the front wheel hub locks are in the
FREE position before towing.
• If your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer
case, make sure you turn the
four-wheel drive control to the
2H
position before towing.
Note: Towing an electronic shift-on-the-fly
four-wheel drive vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground without disengaging
the front hubs may cause damage to the
automatic transmission.
Note: Towing a two-wheel drive vehicle or
an electronic shift-on-the-fly four-wheel
drive vehicle with the rear wheels on the
ground for more than 50 miles (80 km) or
faster than 35 mph (56 km/h) may cause
damage to the automatic transmission.
Note: Using wheel lift equipment to tow a
dual rear wheel vehicle requires removing
an 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 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 149).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km). WARNING
If your vehicle has a steering wheel
lock make sure the ignition is in the
accessory or on position when being
towed. Recreational Towing
Note:
Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 109).
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.
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Sun Visors.........................................................79
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 79
Slide-on-rod........................................................... 79
Supplementary Restraints System.........36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......347 911 Assist............................................................... 347
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only)..................................................... 351
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................... 349
SYNC™ AppLink ™
.....................................355
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 355
SYNC™............................................................329 General Information......................................... 329
SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................367
T
Tailgate Lock....................................................59
Tailgate Step...................................................60 Closing the step................................................... 60
Opening the step................................................. 60
Tailgate..............................................................59
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............303
Terrain Response
...........................................175
Principle of Operation....................................... 175
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................218
Tire Care
..........................................................267
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 268
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 267
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 269
Temperature A B C............................................ 268
Traction AA A B C............................................... 267
Treadwear............................................................. 267
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........284 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 286
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 286
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 264Towing a Trailer.............................................190
Load Placement................................................. 190
Towing Points
...............................................202
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
.........................................................204
Emergency Towing........................................... 204
Recreational Towing........................................ 204
Towing..............................................................190
Traction Control
............................................170
Principle of Operation....................................... 170
Trailer Sway Control
.....................................191
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243
Transmission Code Designation...........306
Transmission..................................................149
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 149
Transporting the Vehicle...........................203
U
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234
Universal Garage Door Opener................127 CAR2U® Home Automation System...........127
HomeLink Wireless Control System...........130
USB Port
.........................................................328
Using Cruise Control.....................................181
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 181
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 181
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................156 4WD Indicator Lights......................................... 157
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 160
Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4WD system............................................................... 156
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 160
Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system............................................................... 156
Using a Manual Shift On Stop (MSOS) 4WD system..................................................... 157
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system............................................................... 159
Using Hill Descent Control........................175 Hill descent modes............................................. 175
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................54
Using Snow Chains
.....................................284
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