2017 FORD TRANSIT emergency towing

5. If the trailer wheels lock, indicated by
squealing tires, reduce the gain setting.
If the trailer wheels turn freely, increase
the gain setting. Repeat steps four and
five until the gain setting is at a point just below trailer wheel lock. If towing
a heavier trailer, trailer wheel lock may
not be attainable even with the
maximum gain setting of 10.
System Warning Messages Action and Description
Message
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
performance may be degraded.
Trailer Brake Module
Fault
Displays when there is a short circuit on the electric brake
output wire. If the 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. If the message only displays with a trailer
connected, the problem is with the trailer wiring. Consult a
trailer dealer for assistance. This can be a short to ground,
for example a chaffed wire, short to voltage, for example a
pulled pin on trailer emergency breakaway battery or the
trailer brakes may be drawing too much current.
Wiring Fault on Trailer
Note: An authorized dealer can diagnose the trailer brake controller to determine exactly
which trailer fault has occurred. However, the Ford Warranty does not cover this diagnosis
if the fault is with the trailer.
Points to Remember
• 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
correct 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 instability of trailer or tow vehicle.
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•
If your vehicle is fitted with
AdvanceTrac with roll stability control
(RSC), this system may turn on during
typical cornering maneuvers with a
heavily loaded trailer. This is normal.
Turning the corner at a slower speed
while towing may reduce this tendency.
• If you are towing a trailer frequently in
hot weather, hilly conditions, at the
gross combined weight rating (or any
combination of these factors), consider
refilling your vehicle's rear axle with
synthetic gear lubricant (if the axle is
not already filled with it). See
Capacities and Specifications (page
281).
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
•Turn the steering wheel to point
your vehicle tires away from traffic
flow.
• Set your vehicle parking brake.
• Place the automatic transmission
in position park (
P).
• Place wheel chocks in front of and
at the back of the trailer wheels.
(Trailer wheel chocks are not
included with your vehicle.)
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Water Craft (PWC)
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before backing the trailer into the water. Note:
Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after the trailer is removed from the water.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.
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
Emergency Towing WARNING
If your vehicle has a steering wheel
lock make sure the ignition is in the
accessory or on position when being
towed. You can flat-tow (all wheels on the
ground, regardless of the powertrain or
transmission configuration) your disabled
vehicle (without access to wheel dollies
or vehicle transport trailer) under the
following conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward so you
tow it in a forward direction.
• You shift into Neutral (N). If you cannot
shift into Neutral (N), you may need to
override the transmission. See
Transmission
(page 141).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
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SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................345
T
Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications.............281
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................191
Tire Care..........................................................248
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 250
Inflating the Tires................................................ 257
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............................................................. 248
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 251
Inspecting the Tires and Wheel Valve Stems............................................................... 260
Location of the Tire Label............................... 257
Tire Age................................................................... 261
Tire and Wheel Alignment............................. 263
Tire Damage........................................................ 260
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................262
Tire Replacement Requirements.................. 261
Tire Rotation........................................................ 264
Tire Safety Practices......................................... 263
Tire Wear.............................................................. 260
United States Department of Transportation Tire Quality
Grades............................................................... 249
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........266 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 267
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure........................................................ 269
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................................................. 267
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 247
Towing a Trailer
.............................................169
Load Placement................................................. 169
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
...........................................................178
Emergency Towing............................................. 178
Recreational Towing.......................................... 179
Towing..............................................................169
Traction Control
............................................149
Principle of Operation....................................... 149
Trailer Sway Control
....................................170 Transmission Code Designation............287
Transmission...................................................141
Transmission
See: Transmission............................................... 141
Transporting the Vehicle............................187
Trip Computer
.................................................88
All Values................................................................ 88
Average Fuel Consumption............................. 88
Digital Speedometer.......................................... 88
Distance to Empty............................................... 88
Outside Air Temperature.................................. 88
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 88
Trip Odometer....................................................... 88
Trip Timer................................................................ 88
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel................................................215
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L.....................214
USB Port
...........................................................313
Using Cruise Control....................................157 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 158
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 157
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................55
Using Power Running Boards....................64 Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 64
Automatic Power Stow..................................... 64
Bounce-back......................................................... 65
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 65
Manual Operation............................................... 66
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 64
Resetting the System......................................... 66
Using Snow Chains
.....................................265
Using Stability Control.................................151
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................336
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............340
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 342
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 336
Media Menu Features...................................... 339
Media Voice Commands................................. 337
USB 2...................................................................... 342
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