trailer FORD EXPEDITION 1997 1.G Owners Manual

refer to trip computer information
in theControls and features
chapter.
Selectable features
English/metric display
Press the E/M control to change to
message center display from
metric to English units or vice
versa.
Compass
Press the mode control once for
compass only display.
Fuel range
Press the mode control to display
the approximate number of
kilometers (miles) left to drive
before the fuel tank is empty.
The indicated distance to empty
may be inaccurate with sustained,
drastic changes in fuel economy
(e.g. towing with a trailer), but will
eventually recover.
E/M
MODE
exd_select_features_head
exd_metric_english_select exd_compass_display
exd_fuel_range_select
exd_economy_fuel_select
Instrumentation
18

automatically return to normalD(Overdrive) mode.
Deactivate overdrive whenever
driving conditions (i.e., city traffic,
hilly terrain, etc.) cause the
transmission to shift excessively
between
D(Overdrive) and
D(Drive) ranges. Also deactivate
D(Overdrive) when:
²driving with a heavy load
²towing a trailer up or down
steep hills
²additional engine braking is
desired
Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL)
The TCIL (OFF), located on the
end of the gearshift lever, may
flash steadily if a malfunction has
been detected. If the TCIL is
flashing, contact your Ford or
Lincoln/Mercury dealer as soon as
possible. If this condition persists,
damage to the transmission could
occur.
Hazard flasher control
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. Depress
control to activate all indicators
simultaneously. Depress control
again to turn off. The hazard lights
can be operated when the ignition
is off.
OVERDRIVE OFFexd_hazards
exd_tilt_steering
Controls and features
49

D(Overdrive)Ð The normal
driving position for the best fuel
economy. Transmission operates in
gears one through four.
D(Overdrive) can be deactivated
by pressing the transmission
control switch on the end of the
gearshift lever. The transmission
control indicator light (TCIL)
(OFF) on the end of the gearshift
lever will remain off.
D(Drive)Ð Not shown on the
display. Activate by pressing the
transmission control switch on the
end of the gearshift lever. The
TCIL(OFF) will illuminate on the
gearshift lever. Transmission
operates in gears one through
three. D(Drive) provides more
engine braking than
D(Overdrive) and is useful
whenever driving conditions (i.e.,
city traffic, hilly terrain, etc.) cause
the transmission to excessively
shift between
D(Overdrive) and
D(Drive). Also deactivate
D(Overdrive) when:
²driving with a heavy load
²towing a trailer up or down
steep hills
²additional engine braking is
desired
To return to
D(Overdrive)
mode, press the transmission
control switch. The TCIL (OFF)
will no longer be illuminated.
Each time the vehicle is started,
the transmission will automatically
return to normal overdrive mode.
OVERDRIVE OFF
Driving
116

Rating):Carrying capacity for
each axle system (front and
rear). The GAWR is specific to
each vehicle and is listed on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label on the driver's door.
²GCWR (Gross combined weight
rating ):Maximum combined
weight of the towing vehicle
(including passengers and
cargo) and the trailer. The
GCWR indicates the maximum
loaded weight that the vehicle is
allowed to tow.
²Maximum trailer weight:
Maximum weight of a trailer the
loaded vehicle (including
passengers and cargo) is
permitted to tow. It is
determined by subtracting the
weight of the loaded towing
vehicle from the GCWR of the
towing vehicle.
²Trailer weight range:Specified
weight range that the trailer
must fall within that ranges from
zero to the maximum trailer
weight rating.
Payload = GVWR minus Base
curb weight
To obtain the correct weights for
your vehicle, try taking your
vehicle to a shipping company or
an inspection station for trucks.
Do not use replacement tires with
lower weight capacities than the
originals because they might lower
the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR.
Replacement tires with a higher
Driving
124

weight limit than the originals do
not increase the GVWR or the
GAWR limitations.
In high altitudes, engines will lose
power at a rate of 3% power per
1000 ft increase in elevation. A
reduction in GVW and GCW is
recommended for maximum
vehicle performance.
Remember to figure in the tongue
load of your loaded trailer when
figuring the total weight.
Do not exceed the GVWR
or the GAWR specified on
the Safety Compliance
Certification Label.
Driving with a heavy load
The total vehicle weight plus the
total weight of passengers and
cargo should never exceed the
GVWR.
The weight that the vehicle carries
over the front and rear axles
should never exceed the GAWR for
the respective axle.
The weight limits of your vehicle's
tires affect the GVWR or GAWR
limitations. Using tires with higher
weight limits than the original tires
will not increase the GVWR or
GAWR of your vehicle; using tires
with lower weight limits may lower
the GVWR or GAWR of your
vehicle.
exd_driving_heavy_load
exd_luggage_rack
Driving
125

Using the luggage rack if
equipped)
Load luggage at the front crossbar
and adjust the rear crossbar as
necessary.
²Do not exceed 90.7 kg (200 lb)
of luggage if the weight is
placed directly on the crossbars.
²Do not exceed 68 kg (150 lb) of
luggage if the weight is resting
on the roof itself.
²Be sure that the weight is
evenly distributed, particularly
when loading at or near the roof
or luggage rack crossbars
maximum capacity.
To remove the front crossbar:
1. Remove the knurled knobs.
2. Pull the crossbar rearward from
the key slot.
To adjust the rear crossbar:
1. Side lever on each side of the
rack rear locks and unlock the rear
crossbar.
2. The rear crossbar can be
removed by unlocking the levers
and pulling the crossbar rearward.
exd_trailer_towing
Driving
126

TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with your vehicle
may require the use of a trailer
tow option package.
Trailer towing puts additional loads
on your vehicle's engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires,
and suspension. For your safety
and to maximize vehicle
performance, be sure to use the
proper equipment while towing.
Follow these guidelines to ensure
safe towing procedure:
²Stay within your vehicle's load
limits.
²Thoroughly prepare your vehicle
for towing. Refer toPreparing
to towin this chapter.
²Use extra caution when driving
while trailer towing. Refer to
Driving while towingin this
chapter.
²Service your vehicle more
frequently if you tow a trailer.
Refer to the severe duty
schedule in the ªService Guideº.
²Do not tow a trailer until your
vehicle has been driven at least
800 km (500 miles).
²Refer to the instructions
included with towing accessories
for the proper installation and
adjustment specifications.
Driving
127

Trailer towing table (with heavy duty trailer tow option)
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/trailer weights
EngineRear axle
ratioTire sizeMaximum
GCWRTrailer weight
range (0 -
maximum)
(4x2)
4.6 L 3.3140.6 cm
(16 in)4990 kg
(11000 lb)0-2676 kg
(0-5900 lb)
5.4 L 3.3140.6 cm
(16 in)5443 kg
(12000 lb)0-3039 kg
(0-6700 lb)
5.4 L 3.7340.6 cm
(16 in)6123 kg
(13500 lb)0-3628 kg
(0-8000 lb)
(4x4)
4.6 L 3.5540.6 cm
(16 in)5216 kg
(11500 kg)0-2766 kg
(0-6100 lb)
4.6 L 3.5543.2 cm
(17 in)4990 kg
(11000 lb)0-2494 kg
(0-5500 lb)
5.4 L 3.3140.6 cm
(16 in)5443 kg
(12000 lb)0-2902 kg
(0-6400 lb)
5.4 L 3.7340.6 cm
(16 in)6123 kg
(13500 lb)0-3556 kg
(0-7900 lb)
5.4 L 3.7343.2 cm
(17 in)5897 kg
(13000 lb)0-3356 kg
(0-7400 lb)
Maximum frontal area of trailer is 5.6 square meters (60 square feet)
Do not exceed the maximum loads
listed on the Safety Compliance
Certification label. For load
specification terms found on the
label, refer toLoading your
vehiclein this chapter. Remember
to figure in the tongue load of your
loaded trailer when figuring the
total weight.
Your vehicle is not equipped with a
neutral tow kit accessory. Do not
attempt to flat tow your vehicle
Driving
128

with all of the vehicle wheels on
the ground.
Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the
limit of the vehicle and could
result in engine damage,
transmission damage, structural
damage, loss of control and
personal injury.
Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for
towing a trailer and make sure that
it is properly attached to your
vehicle. See your dealer or a
reliable trailer retailer if you
require assistance.
If your vehicle is not equipped
with the factory heavy duty trailer
tow option, auxiliary coolers are
recommended for the automatic
transmission system if you are
planning on:
²traveling farther than 80 km (50
miles)
²towing in hilly terrain
²towing frequently
Calculating trailer loads
To determine the amount of weight
that your vehicle can carry:
²Obtain ratings from the Safety
Compliance Certification label
and the trailer towing
specifications in this chapter.
exd_preparing_tow
exd_calculating_load
Driving
129

²Weigh your vehicle as you
customarily operate the vehicle
without cargo.
²Subtract the total weight of
passengers, driver and
aftermarket equipment and the
obtained weight (in the step
above) from the GCWR to
determine the trailer weight
your vehicloe can tow.
Trailer weight range
The trailer weight range is the
specified range by weight that the
trailer must fall within. The range
is between zero and the maximum
trailer weight rating found in this
chapter.
Using trailer brakes
Use electric brakes or manual,
automatic or surge type hydraulic
brakes that meet Federal and local
regulations. Install and adjust
brakes according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Do not connect a trailer's
hydraulic brake system
directly to your vehicle's brake
system. Your vehicle may not
have enough braking power and
your chances of having a
collision greatly increase.
Using safety chains
Always connect the trailer's safety
chains to the vehicle. To connect
the chains, cross the chains under
the trailer tongue and attach to the
exd_weight_range
exd_brakes_trailer
exd_safety_chains
Driving
130