trailer FORD E SERIES 2018 Owners Manual

Audible Warnings and Indicators............55
Information Displays
General Information.....................................56
Information Messages.................................61
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control.............................64
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................................65
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........66
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................68
Head Restraints.............................................68
Manual Seats.................................................69
Power Seats....................................................69
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points..................................71
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information.....................................73
Ignition Switch................................................73
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................73
Engine Block Heater.....................................75
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................76
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................76
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................78
Running Out of Fuel.....................................78
Refueling...........................................................79
Fuel Consumption........................................80
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................82
Catalytic Converter.......................................83
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................86
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................89
Brakes
General Information....................................90
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................................90
Parking Brake...................................................91
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................92
Using Traction Control................................92
Parking Aids
Rear View Camera........................................93
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................95
Using Cruise Control....................................95
Driving Aids
Steering............................................................96
Load Carrying
Load Limit........................................................97
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................102
Trailer Sway Control...................................103
Recommended Towing Weights...........103
Essential Towing Checks..........................107
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......113
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................114
Reduced Engine Performance.................114
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Table of Contents

Telescoping Mirrors (If Equipped)
This feature lets you extend the mirrorabout 3 in (75 mm). It is useful whentowing a trailer. You can manually pull outor push in the mirrors to the desiredposition.
INTERIOR MIRROR (If Equipped)
Manual Dimming Mirror
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when yourvehicle is moving. This could resultin the loss of control of your vehicle,serious personal injury or death.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward youto reduce the effect of bright light frombehind.
Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when yourvehicle is moving. This could resultin the loss of control of your vehicle,serious personal injury or death.
The mirror dims to reduce the effect ofbright light from behind. It returns tonormal when the bright light from behindis no longer present or if you shift intoreverse (R).
Do not block the sensors on the front andback of the mirror.
Note:A rear center passenger or raised rearcenter head restraint could prevent lightfrom reaching the sensor.
SUN VISORS (If Equipped)
Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
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SYSTEM CHECK
TBC GAIN = XX.X or NOTRAILER (if equipped)
TBC GAIN = XX.X orOUTPUT = ////// (ifequipped)
XXX MILES TO E
OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW
This displays the remaining oil life. An oilchange is required whenever indicated bythe message center and according to therecommended maintenance schedule.USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100%after each oil change, perform thefollowing:
1. Press and release the SELECT/RESETstem to display OIL LIFE XXX% HOLDRESET = NEW.
2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESETstem for two seconds and release toreset the oil life to 100%.
Note:To change oil life 100% value (ifequipped):
3. Once OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%displays, release and press theSELECT/RESET stem to change the oillife start value. Each release and pressreduces the value by 10%.
UNITS ENG / METRIC
Displays the current units in English orMetric.
AUTOLOCK
This feature automatically locks all vehicledoors when you shift into any gear, puttingthe vehicle in motion.
AUTOUNLOCK
This feature automatically unlocks allvehicle doors when you open the driver'sdoor within 10 minutes of switching theignition off.
COMPASS (if equipped)
Displays the vehicle's heading direction.
Note:Driving near large buildings, bridges,power lines and powerful broadcastantennas may affect the compass reading.Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, onor near the vehicle may also affect compassaccuracy. If the compass appears to beinaccurate, a manual calibration may benecessary. Refer to Compass zoneadjustment.
Compass zone adjustment
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1. Determine which magnetic zone youare in for your geographic location byreferring to the zone map.
2. Press and release the SELECT/RESETstem to scroll through the informationdisplays until the message centerdisplays HOLD RESET FOR SETUPMENU.
3. Press and hold the SELECT/RESETstem to get into the setup menu. Pressrepeatedly to scroll through the setupmenu until COMPASS ZONE XXappears in the information display.
4. Press and hold the SELECT/RESETstem for approximately two secondsto go to the next zone, then release.
5. Press and hold to go up by one zonethen release. Repeat this until youreach the desired zone.
6. To exit the procedure, release theSELECT/RESET stem and allow thesetup timer to expire.
Compass calibration adjustment
Note:For optimum calibration, drive to anopen, level location away from largemetallic objects or structures. Switch off allnon-essential electrical accessories (heatedrear window, heater, A/C, map lamps, wiper,etc.) and make sure all the doors are closed.
Note: If you press the SELECT/RESET stemduring the calibration or three minuteselapse since the beginning of the calibrationwithout driving the vehicle, the informationdisplay reverts back to normal operationand CAL displays until you complete asuccessful calibration.
1. Press and release the SELECT/RESETstem to scroll through the informationdisplays until HOLD RESET FOR SETUPMENU appears.
2. Press and hold the SELECT/RESETstem to get into the setup menu. Pressit repeatedly to scroll through the setupmenu until HOLD RESET FORCALIBRATION appears in theinformation display.
3. Press and hold the SELECT/RESETstem for approximately two secondsuntil the information display enters thecompass zone adjustment mode.
4. Press and hold the SELECT/RESETstem until CIRCLE SLOWLY TOCALIBRATE appears in the informationdisplay.
5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle lessthan 3 mph (5 km/h) until the CIRCLESLOWLY TO CALIBRATE messagechanges to CALIBRATIONCOMPLETED. This may require up tofive circles to complete the calibration.
TBC MODE (if equipped)
Allows you to choose the trailer brakemode.
LANGUAGE = ENGLISH / SPANISH /FRENCH
Allows you to choose which languageappears in the information display.
Waiting four seconds or pressing theSELECT/RESET stem cycles theinformation display through each of thelanguage choices.
Press the SELECT/RESET stem to set thelanguage choice when the language youwant appears.
HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK
The information display begins to cyclethrough the vehicle systems and providesa status of the item if needed. Somesystems show a message only if acondition is present.
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Trailer
ActionMessage
Displays along with a single tone in response to faultssensed by the TBC. See Essential Towing Checks(page 107).
TRAILER BRAKE MODULEFAULT
Displays when a correct trailer connection (a trailerwith electric trailer brakes) is sensed during a givenignition cycle.
TRAILER CONNECTED
Displays when a trailer connection becomes discon-nected, either intentionally or unintentionally, and hasbeen sensed during a given ignition cycle. Disregardthis status if your vehicle is not equipped with a factoryinstalled trailer brake controller. This message mayappear when you use an aftermarket TBC even whenthe trailer is connected.
TRAILER DISCONNECTED
Displays if there are certain faults in the vehicle wiringand trailer wiring or brake system. See EssentialTowing Checks (page 107).
WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER
Transmission
ActionMessage
A reminder to apply the brakes, then shift to park.SHIFT TO PARK
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Your vehicle is designed to operate onregular unleaded gasoline with a minimumpump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 orregular unleaded gasoline blended with amaximum of 85% ethanol (E85).
Some fuel stations, particularly those inhigh altitude areas, offer fuels posted asregular unleaded gasoline with an octanerating below 87.
For best overall vehicle and engineperformance, premium fuel with an octanerating of 91 or higher is recommended. Theperformance gained by using premium fuelis most noticeable in hot weather as wellas other conditions, for example whentowing a trailer. See Towing (page 102).
Do not be concerned if the enginesometimes knocks lightly. However, if theengine knocks heavily while using fuel withthe recommended octane rating, contactan authorized dealer to prevent any enginedamage.
We recommend Top Tier detergentgasolines, where available to help minimizeengine deposits and maintain optimalvehicle and engine performance. Foradditional information, refer towww.toptiergas.com.
Note:Use of any fuel for which the vehiclewas not designed can impair the emissioncontrol system, cause loss of vehicleperformance, and cause damage to theengine which may not be covered by thevehicle Warranty.
Do not use:
•Diesel fuel.
•Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
•Fuels containing more than 85%ethanol or E100 fuel.
•Fuels containing methanol.
•Fuels containing metallic-basedadditives, including manganese-basedcompounds.
•Fuels containing the octane boosteradditive, methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
•Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel isprohibited by law.
The use of fuels with metallic compoundssuch as methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (commonly knownas MMT), which is a manganese-basedfuel additive, will impair engineperformance and affect the emissioncontrol system.
Switching Between E85 andGasoline
We do not recommend repeatedlyalternating between E85 and gasoline. Ifyou switch from using E85 to gasoline, orfrom gasoline to E85, add as much fuel aspossible, at least half a tank. Drive yourvehicle immediately for a minimum of 5 mi(8 km) to allow it to adapt to the changein ethanol concentration. If you use E85exclusively, we recommend that you fillthe fuel tank with regular unleadedgasoline at each scheduled oil change.
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FUEL QUALITY - GASOLINE
Choosing the Right Fuel
Your vehicle is designed to operate onregular unleaded gasoline with a minimumpump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations, particularly those inhigh altitude areas, offer fuels posted asregular unleaded gasoline with an octanerating below 87.
For best overall vehicle and engineperformance, premium fuel with an octanerating of 91 or higher is recommended. Theperformance gained by using premium fuelis most noticeable in hot weather as wellas other conditions, for example whentowing a trailer. See Towing (page 102).
Do not be concerned if the enginesometimes knocks lightly. However, if theengine knocks heavily while using fuel withthe recommended octane rating, contactan authorized dealer to prevent any enginedamage.
We recommend Top Tier detergentgasolines, where available to help minimizeengine deposits and maintain optimalvehicle and engine performance. Foradditional information, refer towww.toptiergas.com.
Note:Use of any fuel for which the vehiclewas not designed can impair the emissioncontrol system, cause loss of vehicleperformance, and cause damage to theengine which may not be covered by thevehicle Warranty.
Do not use:
•Diesel fuel.
•Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
•Fuel containing more than 15% ethanolor E85 fuel.
•Fuels containing methanol.
•Fuels containing metallic-basedadditives, including manganese-basedcompounds.
•Fuels containing the octane boosteradditive, methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
•Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel isprohibited by law.
The use of fuels with metallic compoundssuch as methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (commonly knownas MMT), which is a manganese-basedfuel additive, will impair engineperformance and affect the emissioncontrol system.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel. Running out offuel can cause damage not covered by thevehicle Warranty.
If your vehicle runs out of fuel:
•Normally, adding 1.3 gal (5 L) of fuel isenough to restart the engine. If yourvehicle is on a steep grade, more fuelmay be required.
•You may need to cycle the ignition fromoff to on several times after refuelingto allow the fuel system to pump thefuel from the tank to the engine. Onrestarting, cranking time will take a fewseconds longer than normal.
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Tow/Haul Mode
To activate tow/haul, press thebutton on the gearshift lever.The TOW HAUL indicator lightilluminates in the instrument cluster.
The tow/haul feature:
•Delays upshifts to reduce the frequencyof transmission shifting.
•Provides engine braking in all forwardgears, which slows your vehicle andassists you in controlling your vehiclewhen descending a slope.
•Depending on driving conditions andload conditions, may downshift thetransmission, slow your vehicle andcontrol your vehicle speed whendescending a hill, without pressing theaccelerator pedal. The amount ofdownshift braking provided will varybased upon the amount you press thebrake pedal.
The tow/haul feature improvestransmission operation when towing atrailer or a heavy load. All transmissiongear ranges are available when usingtow/haul.
To deactivate the tow/haul feature andreturn to normal driving mode, press thebutton on the gearshift lever again. TheTOW HAUL light deactivates. Tow/haulalso deactivates when you power downyour vehicle.
WARNING
Do not use tow/haul when the roadsurface is slippery. Failure to followthis instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle.
Brake-Shift Interlock
WARNINGS
When doing this procedure, you needto take the transmission out of park(P) which means your vehicle canroll freely. To avoid unwanted vehiclemovement, always fully apply the parkingbrake prior to doing this procedure. Usewheels chocks if appropriate.
If the parking brake is fully released,but the brake warning lamp remainsilluminated, the brakes may not beworking properly. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Note:Do not drive your vehicle until youverify that the brake lamps are working.
Your vehicle has a brake-shift interlockfeature that prevents the gearshift leverfrom moving from park (P) when theignition is in the 3 (on) position and thebrake pedal is not pressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever outof park (P) position with the ignition in the4 (on) position and the brake pedalpressed, a malfunction may have occurred.It is possible that a fuse has blown or yourvehicle’s brake lamps are not operatingproperly. See Fuse Specification Chart(page 129).
If the fuse is not blown and the brakelamps are working properly, the followingprocedure allows you to move the gearshiftlever from park (P):
1. Apply the parking brake and turn theignition on.
2.Use a screwdriver to remove the lowertrim panel under the steering column.Make sure not to disturb the wires onthe electrical connector.
3. Locate the brake-shift interlocksolenoid underneath the steeringcolumn.
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LOAD LIMIT
Vehicle Loading - with andwithout a Trailer
This section guides you in theproper loading of your vehicle,trailer, or both. Keep your loadedvehicle weight within its designrating capability, with or withouta trailer. Properly loading yourvehicle provides maximum returnof vehicle design performance.Before you load your vehicle,become familiar with thefollowing terms for determiningyour vehicle’s weight rating, withor without a trailer, from thevehicle’s Tire and LoadingInformation label or SafetyCompliance Certification label.
Tire and Loading Label InformationExample:
Payload
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Payload is the combined weightof cargo and passengers that yourvehicle is carrying. The maximumpayload for your vehicle appearson the Tire and Loading label. Thelabel is either on the B-pillar or theedge of the driver door. Vehiclesexported outside the US andCanada may not have a tire andloading label. Look for “Thecombined weight of occupantsand cargo should never exceedXXX kg OR XXX lb” for maximumpayload. The payload listed on theTire and Loading Information labelis the maximum payload for yourvehicle as built by the assemblyplant. If you install any additionalequipment on your vehicle, youmust determine the new payload.Subtract the weight of theequipment from the payload listedon the Tire and Loading label.When towing, trailer tongueweight or king pin weight is alsopart of payload.
WARNING
The appropriate loadingcapacity of your vehicle canbe limited either by volumecapacity (how much space isavailable) or by payload capacity(how much weight the vehicleshould carry). Once you havereached the maximum payload ofyour vehicle, do not add morecargo, even if there is spaceavailable. Overloading orimproperly loading your vehicle
can contribute to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle rollover.
GAWR (Gross Axle WeightRating)
GAWR is the maximum allowableweight that a single axle (front orrear) can carry. These numbersare on the Safety ComplianceCertification label. The label islocated on the door hinge pillar,door-latch post, or the door edgethat meets the door-latch post,next to the driver seating position.
The total load on each axle mustnever exceed its Gross AxleWeight Rating.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating)
GVWR is the maximum allowableweight of the fully loaded vehicle.This includes all options,equipment, passengers and cargo.It appears on the SafetyCompliance Certification label.The label is located on the doorhinge pillar, door-latch post, or thedoor edge that meets thedoor-latch post, next to the driverseating position.
The gross vehicle weight mustnever exceed the Gross VehicleWeight Rating.
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