Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...driving with any weight trailer while towing in the instrument cluster may not work properly. Follow the towing instructions of the trailer is on the hitch. Speed control (if equipped) may not work properly while towing on long, steep grades. Distribute the load so that it does not shift... vehicle behind another vehicle, such as an RV, unless front wheel dollies are used. 144 Using a hitch Do not use D or L rather than 72 km/h (45 mph) with an automatic transmission: • use hitches that: • clamp onto the vehicle bumper • attach to 15% of the total weight of...
...driving with any weight trailer while towing in the instrument cluster may not work properly. Follow the towing instructions of the trailer is on the hitch. Speed control (if equipped) may not work properly while towing on long, steep grades. Distribute the load so that it does not shift... vehicle behind another vehicle, such as an RV, unless front wheel dollies are used. 144 Using a hitch Do not use D or L rather than 72 km/h (45 mph) with an automatic transmission: • use hitches that: • clamp onto the vehicle bumper • attach to 15% of the total weight of...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
Page 144
... vehicle can not be flat towed with a ¾ inch shank diameter. Using a step bumper The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and requires only a ball with all wheels on maintenance intervals. Exceeding these limits may allow waves to enter critical vehicle components, adversely affecting driveability... a Class II capability (1590 kg / 3500 lb trailer weight and 159 kg / 350 lb tongue weight). Use a frame mounted weight distributing hitch for more frequent service than 15 cm (six inches) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. Servicing while towing If you tow a trailer...
... vehicle can not be flat towed with a ¾ inch shank diameter. Using a step bumper The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and requires only a ball with all wheels on maintenance intervals. Exceeding these limits may allow waves to enter critical vehicle components, adversely affecting driveability... a Class II capability (1590 kg / 3500 lb trailer weight and 159 kg / 350 lb tongue weight). Use a frame mounted weight distributing hitch for more frequent service than 15 cm (six inches) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. Servicing while towing If you tow a trailer...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... ...175 specifications ...173 Entry system illumination ...66 Exhaust fumes ...112 Flashing the lights ...45 Floor mats ...62,63 Foglamps ...27 Ford Extended Service Plan ...129 Four way head restraints ...78 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles control trac ...38,128 driving off road ...130 Fuel......147 Fuses ...148 Gauges, Mechanical engine coolant temperature gauge ...13 engine oil pressure gauge ...13 Hazard flashers ...44,147 Head restraints ...78 Hitch ...144 Hood ...169 Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) ...230 Ignition positions of the ignition ...39 Jack ...63 Jump-starting your vehicle 160...
... ...175 specifications ...173 Entry system illumination ...66 Exhaust fumes ...112 Flashing the lights ...45 Floor mats ...62,63 Foglamps ...27 Ford Extended Service Plan ...129 Four way head restraints ...78 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles control trac ...38,128 driving off road ...130 Fuel......147 Fuses ...148 Gauges, Mechanical engine coolant temperature gauge ...13 engine oil pressure gauge ...13 Hazard flashers ...44,147 Head restraints ...78 Hitch ...144 Hood ...169 Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) ...230 Ignition positions of the ignition ...39 Jack ...63 Jump-starting your vehicle 160...