emergency towing FORD E SERIES 2022 Owners Manual

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Stop lamps: Using the manual control
lever illuminates both the trailer brake
lamps and your vehicle brake lamps
except the center high-mount stop
lamp, if you make the proper electrical
connection to the trailer. Pressing your
vehicle brake pedal also illuminates
both trailer and vehicle brake lamps.
Procedure for Adjusting Gain
Note: Only perform this procedure in a
traffic-free environment at speeds of
approximately 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h).
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.
1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good
working condition, functioning normally
and properly adjusted. See your trailer
dealer if necessary.
2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according to the
trailer manufacturer's instructions.
3. When you plug in a trailer with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes, a
message confirming connection
appears in the information display.
4. Use the gain adjustment (+ and -) buttons to increase or decrease the
gain setting to the desired starting
point. A gain setting of 6.0 is a good
starting point for heavier loads.
5. 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
squeeze the manual control lever
completely. 6. If the trailer wheels lock up, indicated
by squealing tires, reduce the gain
setting. If the trailer wheels turn freely,
increase the gain setting. Repeat Steps
5 and 6 until the gain setting is at a
point just below trailer wheel lock-up.
If towing a heavier trailer, trailer wheel
lock-up may not be attainable even
with the maximum gain setting of 10.
Explanation of Information Display
Warning Messages
Note: An authorized dealer can diagnose
the trailer brake controller to determine
exactly which trailer fault has occurred.
However, your Ford warranty does not cover
this diagnosis if the fault is with the trailer.
A message indicating a trailer brake
module fault may display 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.
A message indicating a trailer wiring fault
may display when there is a short circuit
on the electric brake output wire. If this
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 at the bumper. If the
message only displays with a trailer
connected, the problem is with the trailer
wiring. Consult your trailer dealer for
assistance. This can be a short to ground
(such as a chaffed wire), short to voltage
(such as a pulled pin on trailer emergency
breakaway battery) or the trailer brakes
may be drawing too much current.
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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 96).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 74).
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example
of recreational towing would be towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines are to make sure you do not
damage the transmission during towing.
Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels
on the ground, as vehicle or transmission
damage may occur. It is recommended to
tow your vehicle with all four wheels off
the ground, for example when using a
vehicle transport trailer. Otherwise, you
cannot tow your vehicle.
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Event Data.................................................................
11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Connectivity Device..............12
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 13
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 13
Daytime Running Lamps.............................53
Digital Radio..................................................239
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 240
Direction Indicators.......................................54
Doors and Locks.............................................45
Driver Alert.......................................................118 Using Driver Alert................................................. 118
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36 Children and Airbags.......................................... 40
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........36
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 40
Driving Aids......................................................118
Driving Hints....................................................141
Driving Through Water
................................142
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 53
E
Economical Driving.......................................141
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............263
Emission Law...................................................92 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance...........93
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 92
End User License Agreement.................266 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 266
Engine Block Heater
.....................................84
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 84
Engine Coolant Check................................169 Adding Coolant.................................................... 170
Coolant Change................................................... 172
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 173
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................. 172
Recycled Coolant................................................. 171Severe Climates....................................................
171
Engine Emission Control.............................92
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 48
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification...............................................226
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 227
Engine Oil Check
...........................................167
Adding Engine Oil................................................ 167
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp..............167
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................167
Engine Specifications.................................223
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 223
Environment......................................................17
Essential Towing Checks...........................134 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 138
Hitches.................................................................... 134
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 139
Safety Chains....................................................... 135
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 135
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 138
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 134
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 138
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................57
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 57
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 57
Telescoping Mirrors ............................................ 58
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Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 32
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 217
Floor Mats........................................................142
Ford Credit
.........................................................14
US Only..................................................................... 14
Ford Protect...................................................249 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 250
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 249
Fuel and Refueling
........................................86
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Seatbelt Extensions......................................34
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33
Seatbelts...........................................................30 Principle of Operation........................................ 30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................33
Conditions of operation..................................... 33
Seats
....................................................................77
Security..............................................................48
Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........109 Changing the Set Speed................................. 109
Sitting in the Correct Position....................77
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................... 211
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 217
Special Notices
................................................14
Fleet Telematics Modem.................................... 15
FordPass Connect................................................. 15
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 15
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 15
Special Instructions.............................................. 14
Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance............16
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................256
Exceptions............................................................ 257
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 109
Stability Control
............................................105
Principle of Operation...................................... 105
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 82
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................82 Failure to Start....................................................... 83
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................83
Important Ventilating Information................83
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 83
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 83
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........82 General Information............................................ 82
Steering.............................................................122 Hydraulic Power Steering................................ 122
Steering Wheel...............................................49 Streaming Bluetooth Audio
.....................244
Selecting a Bluetooth Source....................... 244
Sun Visors.........................................................58 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 58
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off.....................................................55
Activating the Automatic High Beam Control................................................................. 55
Switching Cruise Control On and Off...................................................................109
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 109
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 109
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............223
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).........................151
Tire Care...........................................................193 Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 195
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 193
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 196
Temperature A B C............................................. 194
Traction AA A B C............................................... 194
Treadwear............................................................. 194
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............212 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 213
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 213
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 192
Towing a Trailer..............................................132 Load Placement.................................................. 132
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................140
Emergency Towing............................................ 140
Recreational Towing......................................... 140
Towing
...............................................................132
Traction Control............................................104 Principle of Operation...................................... 104
Transmission...................................................96
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