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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.
•Your vehicle's brake system and thetrailer brake system workindependently of each other. Changingthe gain setting on the controller doesnot affect the operation of yourvehicle's brakes whether you attach atrailer or not.
•When you switch the engine off, thecontroller output is disabled and thedisplay and module shut down. Thecontroller module and display turn onwhen you switch the ignition on.
•The trailer brake controller is only afactory-installed or dealer-installeditem. Ford is not responsible forwarranty or performance of thecontroller due to misuse or customerinstallation.
Trailer Lamps
WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiringto the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; thismay damage the electrical systemresulting in fire. Contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible for assistancein proper trailer tow wiring installation.Additional electrical equipment may berequired.
Trailer lamps are required on most towedvehicles. Make sure all running lights, brakelights, direction indicators and hazard lightsare working.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing upto get the feel of your vehicle-trailercombination before starting on a trip.When turning, make wider turns so thetrailer wheels clear curbs and otherobstacles.
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Exceeding these limits may allow water toenter vehicle components:
•Causing internal damage to thecomponents.
•Affecting driveability, emissions andreliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytimethe rear axle has been submerged in water.Water may have contaminated the rearaxle lubricant, which is not normallychecked or changed unless a leak issuspected or other axle repair is required.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
WARNING
If your vehicle has a steering wheellock make sure the ignition is in theaccessory or on position when beingtowed.
You can flat-tow (all wheels on theground, regardless of the powertrain ortransmission configuration) your disabledvehicle (without access to wheel dolliesor vehicle transport trailer) under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward so youtow it in a forward direction.
•You shift into Neutral (N). If you cannotshift into Neutral (N), you may need tooverride the transmission. SeeTransmission (page 86).
•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 the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 64).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational (RV) towing. An exampleof recreational towing would be towingyour vehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are to make sure you do notdamage the transmission during towing.
Do not tow your vehicle with any wheelson the ground, as vehicle or transmissiondamage may occur. It is recommended totow your vehicle with all four wheels offthe ground, for example when using avehicle transport trailer. Otherwise, youcannot tow your vehicle.
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Scheduled Maintenance Record............277Scheduled Maintenance...........................270Seatbelt Extension........................................29Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................27Seatbelts...........................................................25Principle of Operation.........................................25Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................28Conditions of operation.....................................28Seats...................................................................68Security..............................................................43Sitting in the Correct Position...................68Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................185Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................189Special Notices................................................10New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................10Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks andUtility Type Vehicles.........................................11On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector.............................................................11Special Instructions.............................................10Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance..............11Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................275Exceptions.............................................................277Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control..............................................95Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................73Starting a Gasoline Engine..........................73Failure to Start.......................................................74Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................74Important Ventilating Information.................74Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving..................................................................74Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary...........................................................74Starting and Stopping the Engine............73General Information............................................73Steering.............................................................96Steering Wheel...............................................45Sun Visors.........................................................50Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................50Supplementary Restraints System.........30Principle of Operation........................................30Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......237911 Assist................................................................237SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only).....................................................241Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only)....................................................239SYNC™ AppLink™......................................245SYNC Mobile Apps............................................245SYNC™.............................................................219General Information..........................................219SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................256
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............194The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................124Tire Care...........................................................167Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................169Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading...............................................................167Information Contained on the TireSidewall.............................................................170Temperature A B C.............................................168Traction AA A B C...............................................168Treadwear.............................................................168Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........186Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................187Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System .......................................187TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................166Towing a Trailer.............................................102Load Placement.................................................102Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......113Emergency Towing..............................................113Recreational Towing...........................................113Towing..............................................................102Traction Control..............................................92Principle of Operation........................................92Trailer Sway Control....................................103Transmission Code Designation.............198Transmission...................................................86Transporting the Vehicle.............................121
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