2017 FORD F150 emergency towing

The gain setting sets the trailer brake
controller for the specific towing condition.
You should change the setting as towing
conditions change. Changes to towing
conditions include trailer load, vehicle load,
road conditions and weather.
The gain should be set to provide the
maximum trailer braking assistance while
making sure the trailer wheels do not lock
when using the brakes. Locked trailer
wheels may lead to trailer instability.
1.
Make sure the trailer brakes are in good
working condition, functioning normally
and properly adjusted. See your trailer
dealer if necessary.
2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according to the
trailer manufacturer's instructions.
3. When you plug in a trailer with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes, a
message confirming connection
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. 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.
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Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime
the rear axle has been submerged in water.
Water may have contaminated the rear
axle lubricant, which is not normally
checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or other axle repair is required.
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 186).
• 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 141).
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.
Note: If completed successfully, the
information display shows NEUTRAL TOW
LEAVE IN N or NEUTRAL TOW ENABLED
LEAVE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL
.
This indicates that your vehicle is safe to
tow with all wheels on the ground.
Note: If you do not see the message in the
display, you must perform the procedure
again from the beginning.
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Steering...........................................................243
Electric Power Steering................................... 243
Steering Wheel Lock...................................169
Steering Wheel...............................................80
Storage Compartments............................166
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 100
Sun Visors
.......................................................100
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 100
Supplementary Restraints System.........45 Principle of Operation........................................ 45
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................461 General Information.......................................... 461
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................521
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................439
911 Assist............................................................... 439
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 441
SYNC™............................................................423 General Information......................................... 423
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................453
T
Tailgate Lock
....................................................69
Tailgate Step.....................................................71
Closing the Step..................................................... 71
Opening the Step................................................... 71
Tailgate..............................................................69
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............381
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................302
Tire Care
...........................................................351
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 352
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 351
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 353
Temperature A B C............................................ 352
Traction AA A B C................................................ 351
Treadwear.............................................................. 351
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........367 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 368
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 368Tires
See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 349
Towing a Trailer
............................................256
Load Placement................................................. 257
Towing Points
...............................................298
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................285
Emergency Towing............................................ 285
Recreational Towing......................................... 285
Towing.............................................................256
Traction Control
...........................................208
Principle of Operation..................................... 208
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................257 Principle of Operation...................................... 258
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................ 257
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist.........258
Troubleshooting................................................. 262
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist..................... 261
Trailer Sway Control....................................267
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................328
Transmission Code Designation............387
Transmission..................................................186
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 186
Transporting the Vehicle...........................297
Type Approvals
............................................582
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s).................................. 582
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................318
2.7L EcoBoost...................................................... 318
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................320
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................319
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L....................321
Unique Driving Characteristics.................174
Universal Garage Door Opener...............160 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........160
USB Port
..........................................................422
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................225 Blocked Sensor.................................................. 230
Changing the Set Speed................................. 228
Detection Issues................................................. 229
Disengaging the System................................. 228
Following a Vehicle........................................... 226
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