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4. Use the gain adjustment (+ and -)buttons to increase or decrease thegain setting to the desired startingpoint. A gain setting of 6.0 is a goodstarting point for heavier loads.
5. In a traffic-free environment, tow thetrailer on a dry, level surface at a speedof 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h) andsqueeze the manual control levercompletely.
6. If the trailer wheels lock up, indicatedby squealing tires, reduce the gainsetting. If the trailer wheels turn freely,increase the gain setting. Repeat Steps5 and 6 until the gain setting is at apoint just below trailer wheel lock-up.If towing a heavier trailer, trailer wheellock-up may not be attainable evenwith the maximum gain setting of 10.
Explanation of Information DisplayWarning Messages
Note:An authorized dealer can diagnosethe trailer brake controller to determineexactly which trailer fault has occurred.However, your Ford warranty does not coverthis diagnosis if the fault is with the trailer.
A message indicating a trailer brakemodule fault may display in response tofaults sensed by the trailer brake controller,accompanied by a single tone. If thismessage appears, contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible for diagnosisand repair. The controller may stillfunction, but performance may bedegraded.
A message indicating a trailer wiring faultmay display when there is a short circuiton the electric brake output wire. If thismessage displays, accompanied by asingle tone, with no trailer connected, theproblem is with your vehicle wiringbetween the trailer brake controller andthe 7-pin connector at the bumper. If themessage only displays with a trailerconnected, the problem is with the trailer
wiring. Consult your trailer dealer forassistance. This can be a short to ground(such as a chaffed wire), short to voltage(such as a pulled pin on trailer emergencybreakaway battery) or the trailer brakesmay be drawing too much current.
Points to Remember
Note:Do not attempt removal of the trailerbrake controller without consulting theWorkshop Manual. Damage to the unit mayresult.
•Adjust gain setting before using thetrailer brake controller for the first time.
•Adjust gain setting, using the procedureabove, whenever road, weather andtrailer or vehicle loading conditionschange from when the gain was initiallyset.
•Only use the manual control lever forproper adjustment of the gain duringtrailer setup. Misuse, such asapplication during trailer sway, couldcause instability of trailer or towvehicle.
•Avoid towing in adverse weatherconditions. The trailer brake controllerdoes not provide anti-lock control ofthe trailer wheels. Trailer wheels canlock up on slippery surfaces, resultingin reduced stability of trailer and towvehicle.
•The trailer brake controller is equippedwith a feature that reduces output atvehicle speeds below 11 mph (18 km/h)so trailer and vehicle braking is not jerkyor harsh. This feature is only availablewhen applying the brakes using yourvehicle's brake pedal, not thecontroller.
•The controller interacts with the brakecontrol system and powertrain controlsystem of your vehicle to provide thebest performance on different roadconditions.
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Before using recovery hooks:
•Make sure all attaching points aresecure and capable of withstandingthe applied load.
•Never use chains, cables or tow strapswith metal hook ends.
•Only use recovery straps that have aminimum breaking strength two tothree times the gross vehicle weight ofthe stuck vehicle.
•Make sure the recovery strap is in goodcondition and free of visible cuts, tearsor damage.
•Use a damper device such as a tarp,heavy blanket or piece of carpetdraped over the recovery strap to helpabsorb the energy in the event thestrap breaks.
•Make sure the stuck vehicle is notloaded heavier than its gross vehicleweight rating specified on thecertification label.
•Always align the tow vehicle and stuckvehicle in a straight line (within 10degrees).
•Keep bystanders to the sides of thevehicle, at a distance of at least twicethe length of the recovery strap. Thishelps avoid injury from the hazard of arecovery hook or strap breaking, or avehicle lurching into their path.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
WARNING
If your vehicle has a steering wheellock make sure the ignition is in theaccessory or on position when beingtowed.
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable(without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transportvehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheelson the ground, regardless of the powertrainand transmission configuration) under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•Place the transmission in position N. Ifyou cannot move the transmission intoN, you may need to override it. SeeTransmission (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 inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 112).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing, for example towingyour vehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines prevent damage to yourtransmission.
Two Wheel Drive Vehicles
You cannot tow a two wheel drive vehiclewith any wheels on the ground as vehicleor transmission damage may occur. Youmust tow your vehicle with all four wheelsoff the ground, for example when using acar-hauling trailer.
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SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................426SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................340911 Assist..............................................................340SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only)...................................................344Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only)....................................................342SYNC™............................................................324General Information.........................................324SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................356
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TailgateSee: Manual Liftgate...........................................54See: Power Liftgate.............................................56Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............304Terrain Response.........................................180The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................228Tire Care..........................................................276Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................277Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................276Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................278Temperature A B C.............................................277Traction AA A B C...............................................276Treadwear.............................................................276Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........292Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................293Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................293TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................273Towing a Trailer............................................203Load Placement................................................203Towing Points.................................................214Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels...........................................................215Emergency Towing.............................................215Four-wheel-down Towing...............................216Recreational Towing..........................................215Towing.............................................................203
Traction Control.............................................176Principle of Operation.......................................176Trailer Sway Control...................................204Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................251Transmission Code Designation............307Transmission..................................................159TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................159
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Under Hood Overview...............................244Universal Garage Door Opener...............136HomeLink Wireless Control System............136USB Port..........................................................323Using Cruise Control....................................187Switching Cruise Control Off.........................188Switching Cruise Control On and Off..........187Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................1654WD Indicator Lights........................................1654WD Switch Positions......................................165Driving Off-Road With Truck and UtilityVehicles..............................................................167How Your Vehicle Differs From OtherVehicles..............................................................167Using Hill Descent Control.......................180Principle of Operation......................................180Using Hill Descent Control.............................180Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems...........................................................51Using Power Running Boards....................63Automatic Power Deploy..................................63Automatic Power Stow......................................63Bounce-back.........................................................64Enabling and Disabling......................................63Manual Power Deploy........................................63Using Snow Chains......................................291Using Stability Control................................178Stability Control and Traction Control withRoll Stability Control™ (RSC™)..............178Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................348Accessing Your USB Song Library...............352Bluetooth Devices and SystemSettings............................................................354Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port..........................................................348Media Menu Features........................................351
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