2018 FORD TRANSIT tow bar

Calculating the Maximum
Loaded Trailer Weight for Your
Vehicle
1. Start with the gross combined
weight rating for your vehicle
model and axle ratio. See the
previous charts.
2. Subtract all of the following
that apply to your vehicle:
• Vehicle curb weight
• Hitch hardware weight, such as
a draw bar, ball, locks or weight
distributing hardware
• Driver weight
• Passenger(s) weight
• Payload, cargo and luggage
weight
• Aftermarket equipment weight.
This equals the maximum loaded
trailer weight for this combination.
Note: The trailer tongue load is
considered part of the payload for
your vehicle. Reduce the total
payload by the final trailer tongue
weight.
Note: Consult an authorized dealer
to determine the maximum trailer
weight allowed for your vehicle if
you are not sure. ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle
has covered at least 1,000 mi
(1,600 km). See Breaking-In (page
191).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with
towing accessories for the correct
installation and adjustment
specifications.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 459).
• If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives
you.
Refer to
Load Carrying for load
specification terms found on the tire label,
Safety Compliance label and instructions
on calculating your vehicle's maximum
load. See
Load Limit (page 174).
Remember to account for the trailer
tongue weight as part of your vehicle load
when calculating the total vehicle weight.
Trailer Towing Connector
(If Equipped) Your vehicle is fitted with both a 7 pin and
4 pin trailer wiring connector.
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The controller shows gain setting, output bar graph and the trailer connectivity
status in the information display as follows:
Action and Description
Message
Displays the current gain setting during a given ignition cycle
and when adjusting the gain setting. This also displays if you
use the manual control lever or make gain adjustments with
no trailer connected.
Trailer Brake
Gain:
No Trailer
Displays when you press your vehicle's brake pedal, or upon
use of the manual control lever. Bar indicators illuminate in
the information display to indicate the amount of power going
to the trailer brakes relative to the brake pedal or manual
control input. One bar indicates the least amount of output;
six bars indicate maximum output.
Trailer Brake
Gain:
Output:
Displays when the system senses a correct trailer wiring
connection during a given ignition cycle. For example a trailer
with electric trailer brakes.
Trailer Connected
Displays when the system senses a trailer connection and
then a disconnection, either intentional or unintentional,
during a given ignition cycle, this is accompanied by a single
audible tone. It also displays if a vehicle or trailer-wiring fault
occurs causing the trailer to appear disconnected. This
message can also display if you use the manual control lever
without a trailer connected.
Trailer Disconnected
Procedure for Adjusting the Gain Setting
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.
Note: Only carry out this procedure in a
traffic-free environment at speeds of
approximately 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h). 1.
Make sure the trailer brakes are in good
working condition, functioning normally
and correctly adjusted. See a trailer
dealer if necessary.
2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according to the
trailer manufacturer's instructions.
3. Use the gain adjustment + and -
buttons to increase or decrease the
gain setting to the desired starting
point. A gain setting of six is a good
starting point for heavier loads.
4. 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 slide
the manual control lever completely.
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For a complete listing of the accessories
that are available for your vehicle, please
contact your authorized dealer or visit the
online store web site:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com Web Address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
Ford Motor Company will repair or replace
any properly authorized dealer-installed
Ford Original Accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period,
as well as any component damaged by the
defective accessories.
Ford Motor Company will warrant your
Ford accessory through the warranty that
provides the greatest benefit:
• 24 months, unlimited mileage.
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details
and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
• Hood protector. *
• Side window deflectors. *
• Splash guards.
• Step bars.
• Wheel covers. *
• Wheelhouse liners.
Interior Style
• Floor liners.
• Ambient lighting.
• Carpeted floor mats. Lifestyle
•
Ash cup and smokers packages.
• Cargo area illumination.
• Cargo area mats.
• Cargo liners.
• Cargo organizers.
• Device holder. *
• Hitch and towing accessories.
• Roof racks.
• Seat covers. *
• Window grilles.
Peace of Mind
• Back-up alarm. *
• Hitch scan rear park assist sensor. *
• Roadside assistance kits. *
• Keyless entry keypad.
• Remote start.
• Telematics. *
• Vehicle security system.
• Wheel locks.
* The accessory manufacturer designs,
develops and therefore warrants Ford
Licensed Accessories, and does not design
or test these accessories to Ford Motor
Company engineering requirements.
Contact an authorized Ford dealer for the
manufacturer's limited warranty details
and request a copy of the Ford Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer.
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Power Seats....................................................116
Power Lumbar...................................................... 118
Power Steering Fluid Check......................241 Adding Power Steering Fluid.......................... 241
Power Windows.............................................90 Accessory Delay................................................... 90
Bounce-Back......................................................... 90
Driver Side One-Touch Down......................... 90
Driver Side One-Touch Up............................... 90
Protecting the Environment........................16
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............111 Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed................111
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents..........111
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents..................................................................... 111
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents and the Footwell Air Vents.................................... 111
Rear Quarter Windows
.................................92
Closing the Rear Quarter Windows...............92
Opening the Rear Quarter Windows.............92
Rear Seats........................................................118 Installing the Seats............................................ 120
Recline Adjustment............................................ 118
Removing Seats (Passenger Vehicles)............................................................ 119
Rear View Camera.......................................165 Manual Zoom....................................................... 167
Rear View Camera Delay.................................. 167
Rear View Camera Locations......................... 165
Using the Rear View Camera System.........165
Vehicles with Parking Aid................................. 167
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 165
Recommended Towing Weights.............181 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 183
Reduced Engine Performance..................191
Refueling..........................................................137 System Warnings................................................ 139
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS).......................61
Changing the Remote Control Battery........62
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 61Locating Your Vehicle.........................................
62
Programming a New Remote Control..........62
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........................................................................\
. 63
Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS)............................................................60
Changing the Remote Control Battery........60
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 60
Locating Your Vehicle.......................................... 61
Programming a New Remote Control.........60
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........61
Remote Start
...................................................112
Removing a Headlamp.............................248
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............265
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................63
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................206
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................206
Roadside Assistance
...................................194
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 195
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................195
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 195
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Roadside Emergencies
...............................194
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 191
Running Out of Fuel
....................................136
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 137
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 136
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