trailer FORD E SERIES 2024 Owner's Manual

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
WARNING: If your vehicle has asteering wheel lock make sure theignition is in the accessory or on positionwhen being towed.
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 95).
•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 73).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational vehicle 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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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Getting Roadside Assistance
If you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadsideassistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty.
The service is available:
•24 hours a day, seven days a week.
•For the coverage period supplied withyour vehicle.
Knowing your vehicle's VIN, mileage andyour specific location allows help to get toyou faster.
Roadside Assistance covers:
•A flat tire change with a good spare(except vehicles supplied with a tireinflation kit).
•Battery jump start.
•Lock-out assistance (key replacementcost is the customer's responsibility).
•Fuel delivery — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law, shall deliver upto 2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L)of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.Roadside assistance limits fuel deliveryservice to two no-charge occurrenceswithin a 12-month period.
•Winch out — available within 100 ft(30 m) of a paved or countymaintained road, no recoveries.
•Towing — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law, shall tow Fordeligible vehicles to an authorized dealerwithin 50 mi (80 km) of thedisablement location or to the nearestauthorized dealer. If a memberrequests a tow to an authorized dealerthat is more than 50 mi (80 km) fromthe disablement location, the membershall be responsible for any mileagecosts in excess of 50 mi (80 km).Warranty towing, non-warranty towingand collision towing are available.
•Roadside Assistance includes up to$200 for a towed trailer if the disabledeligible vehicle requires service at thenearest authorized dealer. If the towingvehicle is operational but the trailer isnot, then the trailer does not qualify forany roadside services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Using Roadside Assistance
United States vehicle customers whorequire Roadside Assistance, call1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistanceon your own, Ford Motor Companyreimburses a reasonable amount fortowing to the nearest dealership within50 mi (80 km). To obtain reimbursementinformation, United States vehiclecustomers call 1-800-241-3673.Customers need to submit their originalreceipts.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: GettingRoadside Assistance
If you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany of Canada, Limited offers acomplimentary roadside assistanceprogram. This program is eligible withinCanada or the continental United States.
The service is available 24 hours a day,seven days a week.
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Washer relay (strippedchassis).10 A38
Not used (spare) (cutaway).
Not used.—39
Trailer brake controlconnector.30 A41
Instrument panel connector(stripped chassis).30 A43
Not used (spare) (cutaway).
Not used.—45
A/C clutch.10 A46
Upfitter relay 1 (cutaway).40 A47Not used (spare) (strippedchassis).
Not used.—48
Pump electronics module.30 A49
Fuel injectors.15 A50
Power point 1.20 A51
Power at all times AuxiliaryA/C prep on B-pillar vehicleconnector (cutaway).
50 A52
Not used (spare) (strippedchassis).
Trailer tow park lamps.30 A53
Run/start feed on instru-ment panel connector.40 A54
Upfitter 3 relay (cutaway).20 A55Not used (spare) (strippedchassis).
Power point 2 prep B-pillarconnector.20 A56
USB smart charger.5 A58
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Parking lamps 1 (specialorder vehicle).10 A59
Not used.—60
Not used.—61
Not used.—62
Not used.—63
Not used.—64
Not used.—65
Not used.—66
Not used.—67
Not used.—69
Inverter.40 A70
Anti-lock brake systemvalves.30 A71
Brake on and off switch.10 A72
Not used.—73
Not used.—74
Not used.—75
Anti-lock brake systempump.60 A76
Voltage quality modulepower - body controlmodule.
30 A77
Trailer tow stoplamps.10 A78
Not used.—79
Trailer tow backup lamps.10 A80
Not used.—81
Upfitter switch (factorylocation for ignition power).5 A82
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Upfitter switch (optionallocation for power at alltimes).
5 A83
Not used.—84
Not used.—85
Not used.—86
Not used.—87
Not used.—88
Not used.—89
Hot at all times /B+ poweron B-pillar connector(cutaway).
40 A91
Battery power on instrumentpanel connector(strippedchassis).
Parking lamps 3 (specialorder vehicle).10 A93
Parking lamps 2 (specialorder vehicle).10 A94
Stoplamp relay.20 A95
Not used.—96
Battery power to engine, B-pillar and instrument panelvehicle connectors.
50 A97
Trailer tow battery charge.30 A98
Upfitter 2 relay (cutaway).40 A99Not used (spare) (strippedchassis).
Not used.—100
Not used.—101
Not used.—102
Not used.—103
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Not used.—104
Trailer tow right-hand andleft-hand stoplamp anddirection indicator relaypower.
15 A105
Note:Spare fuse amperage may vary.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
WARNING: Always disconnect thebattery before servicing high currentfuses.
Note:If your vehicle has dual batteries,disconnecting the primary under hoodbattery does not remove power from allcircuits.
The fuse panel is to the left-hand side ofthe brake pedal and mounted onto thelower left-hand cowl panel. Remove thefuse panel cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller toolprovided on the inside of the fuse panelcover.
Replace fuses with the same type andrating. See Changing a Fuse (page 159).
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WARNING: Do not remove thecoolant reservoir cap when the engine ison or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10minutes for the cooling system to cooldown. Cover the coolant reservoir capwith a thick cloth to prevent thepossibility of scalding and slowly removethe cap. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
Your vehicle has limited engine powerwhen in the fail-safe mode, drive yourvehicle with caution. Your vehicle does notmaintain high-speed operation and theengine may operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable ofautomatically shutting down to preventengine damage. In this situation:
1.Pull off the road as soon as safelypossible and switch the engine off.
2.If you are a member of a roadsideassistance program, contact yourroadside assistance service provider.
3.If this is not possible, wait a shortperiod for the engine to cool.
4.Check the coolant level. If the coolantlevel is at or below the minimum mark,add prediluted coolant immediately.
5.When the engine temperature cools,you can restart the engine. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible tominimize engine damage.
Note:Driving your vehicle without repairincreases the chance of engine damage.
Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement (If Equipped)
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofcrash and injury, be prepared that thevehicle speed may reduce and thevehicle may not be able to acceleratewith full power until the coolanttemperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, theengine may temporarily reach a highertemperature during severe operatingconditions, for example ascending a longor steep slope in high ambienttemperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolanttemperature gauge moves toward the redzone and a message may appear in theinstrument cluster display.
You may notice a reduction in vehiclespeed caused by reduced engine power tomanage the engine coolant temperature.Your vehicle may enter this mode if certainhigh-temperature and high-load conditionstake place. The amount of speedreduction depends on vehicle loading,grade and ambient temperature. If thisoccurs, there is no need to pull off theroad. You can continue to drive yourvehicle.
The air conditioning may automaticallyturn on and off during severe operatingconditions to protect the engine fromoverheating. When the coolanttemperature returns to the normaloperating temperature, the air conditioningturns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge movesfully into the red zone, or if the coolanttemperature warning or service enginesoon messages appear in your instrumentcluster display, do the following:
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Note:The tire pressure monitoring systemindicator light illuminates when the sparetire is in use. To restore the full function ofthe monitoring system, all road wheelsequipped with tire pressure monitoringsensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Note:Do not use wheels or wheel nutsdifferent than the original equipment, as thismay damage the wheel or mounting system.
If you get a flat tire when driving, do notapply the brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed. Hold the steeringwheel firmly and slowly move to a safeplace on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorizeddealer to prevent damage to the tirepressure monitoring system sensors. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page213). Replace the spare tire with a road tireas soon as possible. During repairing orreplacing of the flat tire, have theauthorized dealer inspect the tire pressuremonitoring system sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increasedrisk of loss of vehicle control, injury ordeath.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel andtire, then it is intended for temporary useonly. This means that if you need to use it,you should replace it as soon as possiblewith a road wheel and tire assembly thatis the same size and type as the road tiresand wheels that were originally providedby Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheelis damaged, it should be replaced ratherthan repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tireassembly that is different in brand, size orappearance from the road tires and wheelsand can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare: This spare tirebegins with the letter T for tire size andmay have Temporary Use Only molded inthe sidewall.
2.Full-size dissimilar spare with labelon wheel: This spare tire has a label onthe wheel that states: THIS WHEEL ANDTIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USEONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilarspare tires listed above:
•Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
•Do not load the vehicle beyondmaximum vehicle load rating listed onthe Safety Compliance Label.
•Do not tow a trailer.
•Do not use snow chains on the end ofthe vehicle with the dissimilar sparetire.
•Do not use more than one dissimilarspare tire at a time.
•Do not use commercial car washingequipment.
•Do not try to repair the dissimilar sparetire.
Using a dissimilar spare wheel and tireassembly can compromise theeffectiveness of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability.
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3.Full-size dissimilar spare withoutlabel on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly:
•Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Do not use more than one dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly at atime.
•Do not use commercial car washingequipment.
•Do not use snow chains on the end ofthe vehicle with the dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly.
Using a dissimilar spare wheel and tireassembly can compromise theeffectiveness of the following :
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with acamper body.
•Driving vehicles with a load on thecargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyand seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure (If Equipped)
WARNING: The jack supplied withthis vehicle is only intended for changinga flat tire in an emergency. Do notattempt to do any other work on yourvehicle when it is supported by the jack,as your vehicle could slip off the jack.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: To help prevent yourvehicle from moving when changing awheel, shift the transmission into park(P), set the parking brake and use anappropriate block or wheel chock tosecure the wheel diagonally opposite tothe wheel being changed. For example,when changing the front left wheel,place an appropriate block or wheelchock on the right rear wheel.
WARNING: Do not attempt tochange a tire on the side of the vehicleclose to moving traffic. Pull far enoughoff the road to not obstruct the flow oftraffic and avoid the danger of being hitwhen operating the jack or changing thewheel.
WARNING: Only use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle.
WARNING: The jack supplied withthis vehicle is only intended for changinga flat tire in an emergency. Do notattempt to do any other work on yourvehicle when it is supported by the jack,as your vehicle could slip off the jack.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Only use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle.
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the instru-ment cluster display and perform services listed in theNormal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect the U-joints.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace the rear axle fluid. See axle maintenance itemsunder Exceptions.Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)Short Trips that do not allow the engine to get to operating temperature causing fueldilution and an increase of the engine oil level
Change the engine oil and filter as indicated by the instru-ment cluster display and perform services listed in theNormal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace the engine air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace the rear axle fluid. See axle maintenance itemsunder Exceptions.Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
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