2017 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING
Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the
limit of your vehicle and could
result in engine damage,
transmission damage, structural
damage

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online
http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/
Website
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (If
Equipped) WARNING
Turning off trailer sway control
increases the risk of loss of vehicle
cont

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Your vehicle may tow a trailer
provided the maximum trailer
weight is less than or equal to the
maximum trailer weight listed for
your vehicle configuration on the
following chart. Maximum trailer
wei

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towin

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Trailer Brakes
WARNING
Do not connect a trailers hydraulic
brake system directly to your
vehicles brake system. Your vehicle
may not have enough braking power and
your chances of having a collision

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual 2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission in
position P.
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not
included with vehicle.)
Launching or Re

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Front-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT be
flat-towed (all wheels on the ground) as
vehicle or transmission damage may occur.
You must place the front wheels on a
two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a tow

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual 2. Press the brake pedal and shift the
transmission into neutral (N).
3. Turn off your vehicle by turning the ignition key past the accessory position.
The key position is between the
accessory and of