towing FORD F-150 2018 Service Manual

•
Remove any items that may be
blocking the view of the sticker.
Depending on your trailer configuration
and any equipment mounted to your
trailer, it is possible for the sticker to be
blocked from view of the camera as it
rotates on the hitch ball but not be
blocked during setup. Remove the
obstruction if possible. It may be
necessary to remove the sticker from
its current location if the obstruction
cannot be cleared. Place a new sticker
that is visible to the camera in all
positions of the trailer behind your
vehicle.
• Placing the sticker on a surface angled
away from the vehicle reduces
performance. Use a drawbar that
positions the trailer level to the ground
when attached to the vehicle. This
typically provides a level surface to
mount the sticker. Place the sticker on
a bracket or other object when no level
surface is available.
• Make sure the entire sticker is on a flat
surface that is completely visible to the
camera. Do not fold the sticker over an
edge on the trailer frame. This can
degrade performance.
• Shadows on the sticker may effect
tracking performance under some
lighting conditions. Moving the sticker
to another location within the allowed
placement area may improve
performance. Use the change sticker
option in the information display menu
if you move the sticker.
• You can change your sticker location
by going into the information display
menu, selecting trailer options,
selecting change trailer settings and
then selecting the change sticker
option. The previous sticker must be
removed. ONLY ONE STICKER
SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE
TRAILER FOR CORRECT SYSTEM
FUNCTION. •
The camera system uses the entered
measurements to help locate the
sticker. Inaccurate measurements
reduce the system ’s ability to locate
the sticker. Check the measurements
entered into the system are correct.
Refer to step 4 of setup for instructions
on measurements.
• You can change your measurement by
going into the information display
menu, selecting trailer options,
selecting change trailer setting and
then selecting the change sticker
option. Disregard the prompt to remove
this sticker and continue to the next
step if you only plan to update the
measurements for the current sticker
location.
System does not reverse straight:
• Factors such as the drawbar
connection to the hitch receiver, road
camber, road grade and compliance in
the trailer suspension can influence
how straight the system is able to
reverse your trailer when the knob is
not turned. You can compensate for
the trailer drifting to the right or left by
slowly turning the knob until the trailer
is following your desired path and then
holding the knob in that position. If you
would like to recalibrate the system for
straight backing, you can do so with the
following procedure.
• Go into the information display menu,
select trailer options, select change
trailer setting and then select the
change sticker option. Your saved
measurements display. Do not change
them but continue to confirm
measurements. Once you confirm the
measurements, the system then
prompts you to perform the calibration
procedure.
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System consistently shows Pro Trailer
Backup Assist™ Stop now Maximum
trailer angle Press Knob to Exit
:
• The system uses your measurements
to determine sticker position and
establish system limits. Accurate
sticker placement and trailer
measurements provide the best
system performance. If you are
consistently receiving this warning, it is
likely there is an issue with sticker
placement or the entered
measurements. Make sure that the
sticker is placed correctly based on
step 3 and the measurements were
made correctly according to step 4.
The troubleshooting guide for trailer
measurements can also be reviewed
for help in making measurements.
• To change sticker location or change
trailer measurements, go into the
information display menu, select trailer
options, select change trailer setting
and then select the change sticker
option.
• If the sticker location needs to be
changed, the previous sticker must be
removed and a new sticker needs to
be placed on the trailer. ONLY ONE
STICKER SHOULD BE PLACED ON
THE TRAILER FOR PROPER
SYSTEM FUNCTION.
• Disregard the prompt to remove this
sticker and continue to the next step if
you only plan to update the
measurements for the current sticker
location. System consistently shows
Pro Trailer
Backup Assist™ Stop Now Take Control
of Steering Wheel
:
• The system displays this warning when
it can no longer steer the vehicle and
you must take over steering. There are
four reasons why this warning displays
and additional information regarding
the reason for the warning is available
on the center display.
• The steering wheel is touched while
under system control. Avoid touching
the wheel during system operation.
• The maximum speed for feature
operation is exceeded. System
performance is optimized at slower
speeds. Reverse slowly.
• The sticker was lost by the camera
system. Once your vehicle is stopped,
additional warnings indicate the sticker
was lost. Refer to sticker lost
troubleshooting tips.
• An internal condition for system
operation was not met which requires
your vehicle return to manual control
of the steering.
Note: The system is designed to be used
with the same trailer connection every time
the trailer is chosen from the selection
menu. When using a different drawbar or a
different pin hole on drawbars with more
than one, connecting the drawbar to your
vehicle affects the trailer measurements.
Take the measurements again and update
if required.
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TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
WARNING: Turning off trailer sway
control increases the risk of loss of
vehicle control, serious injury or death.
Ford does not recommend disabling this
feature except in situations where speed
reduction may be detrimental (such as
hill climbing), the driver has significant
trailer towing experience, and can control
trailer sway and maintain safe operation.
Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once it begins.
Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.
Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too
high, the system may activate multiple
times, gradually reducing vehicle speed.
This feature applies your vehicle brakes at
individual wheels and, if necessary, reduces
engine power. If the trailer begins to sway,
the stability control light flashes and the
message TRAILER SWAY REDUCE
SPEED appears in the information display.
The first thing to do is slow your vehicle
down, then pull safely to the side of the
road and check for proper tongue load and
trailer load distribution. See
Load
Carrying (page 271).
RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Note: Do not exceed a trailer
weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) when
towing with, or by, the bumper only. Note:
For vehicles equipped with
2.7L and 3.3L engines without a
Heavy Duty Towing Package, do
not exceed a trailer weight of
5,000 lb (2,268 kg) when using the
trailer hitch.
Note: For vehicles equipped with
3.5L and 5.0L engines without a
Heavy Duty Towing Package, do
not exceed a trailer weight of
7,000 lb (3,175 kg)
when using the
trailer hitch.
Note: Make sure to take into
consideration trailer frontal area.
Vehicles not equipped with the
Trailer Tow Package or the Heavy
Duty Payload Package should not
exceed 11 ft² (3.4 m²) trailer frontal
area. Vehicles equipped with the
Trailer Tow Package or the Heavy
Duty Payload Package should not
exceed 18 ft² (5.6 m²) trailer
frontal area. All values calculated
with SAE J2807 method.
Note: Exceeding this limitation
may significantly reduce the
performance of your towing
vehicle. Selecting a trailer with a
low aerodynamic drag and rounded
front design helps optimize
performance and fuel economy.
Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight
by 2% per
1,000 ft (300 m)
starting at the 1,000 ft (300 m)
elevation point.
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Note:
Certain states require
electric trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. Be sure to
check state regulations for this
specified weight. The maximum
trailer weights listed may be limited
to this specified weight, as your
vehicle's electrical system may not
include the wiring connector
needed to use electric trailer
brakes. Your vehicle may tow a trailer
provided the maximum trailer
weight is less than or equal to the
maximum trailer weight listed for
your vehicle configuration on the
following charts.Driveline – 4x2
1
Maximum GCWR
(Calculated withSAE J2807
method) 2
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
9,500 lb
(4,308 kg) 3
3.55
3.3L TiVCT
Regular cab – 122 12,100 lb
(5,489 kg)
3.73
12,200 lb
(5,534 kg)
3.15, 3.31
2.7L GTDI 13,100 lb
(5,942 kg)
3.73
13,000 lb
(5,896 kg)
3.15, 3.31
5.0L TiVCT 13,800 lb
(6,260 kg)
3.55
9,700 lb
(4,400 kg) 3
3.55
3.3L TiVCT
Regular cab –
141 12,200 lb
(5,534 kg)
3.73
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Driveline – 4x2
1
Maximum GCWR
(Calculated withSAE J2807
method) 2
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
12,300 lb
(5,579 kg)
3.15, 3.31
2.7L GTDI 13,200 lb
(5,987 kg)
3.73
13,300 lb
(6,032 kg) 5
3.73
13,900 lb
(6,305 kg)
3.15, 3.31
5.0L TiVCT 14,900 lb
(6,759 kg)
3.55
16,000 lb
(7,257 kg)
3.73
15,500 lb
(7,031 kg)
3.15, 3.55
3.5L GTDI 17,000 lb (7,711 kg)
4
3.55
17,100 lb (7,756 kg)4
3.73
9,800 lb
(4,445 kg) 3
3.55
3.3L TiVCT
Super Cab – 145 12,200 lb
(5,534 kg)
3.73
12,700 lb
(5,761 kg)
3.15, 3.31
2.7L GTDI
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Driveline – 4x2
1
Maximum GCWR
(Calculated withSAE J2807
method) 2
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
13,300 lb
(6,033 kg)
3.73
14,200 lb
(6,441 kg)
3.15, 3.31
5.0L TiVCT 15,200 lb
(6,895 kg)
3.55
15,800 lb(7,167 kg)
3.15, 3.55
3.5L GTDI 17,100 lb (7,756 kg)
4
3.55
15,700 lb (7,121 kg)
3.31
3.0L Diesel 17,100 lb (7,756 kg)
3.55
12,600 lb
(5,715 kg)
3.15, 3.31
2.7L GTDI
Super Cab – 163 13,300 lb
(6,033 kg)
3.73
14,100 lb
(6,396 kg) 5
3.73
14,300 lb
(6,486 kg)
3.15, 3.31
5.0L TiVCT 15,300 lb
(6,940 kg)
3.55
16,200 lb
(7,348 kg)
3.73
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Driveline – 4x2
1
Maximum GCWR
(Calculated withSAE J2807
method) 2
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
15,900 lb
(7,212 kg)
3.15, 3.55
3.5L GTDI 17,100 lb (7,756 kg)
4
3.55
17,100 lb (7,756 kg)4
3.73
9,900 lb
(4,491 kg) 3
3.55
3.3L TiVCT
Crew cab – 145 12,300 lb
(5,579 kg)
3.73
12,700 lb
(5,761 kg)
3.15, 3.31
2.7L GTDI 13,300 lb
(6,033 kg)
3.73
14,200 lb
(6,441 kg)
3.15, 3.31
5.0L TiVCT 15,200 lb
(6,895 kg)
3.55
15,800 lb(7,167 kg)
3.15, 3.55
3.5L GTDI 18,400 lb
(8,346 kg) 6
3.55
16,100 lb
(7,303 kg)
3.15
3.5L GTDI 10.5:1
CR
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Driveline – 4x2
1
Maximum GCWR
(Calculated withSAE J2807
method) 2
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
16,700 lb
(7,575 kg)
3.55
15,800 lb(7,167 kg)
3.31
3.0L Diesel 17,100 lb (7,756 kg)
3.55
12,700 lb
(5,761 kg)
3.15, 3.31
2.7L GTDI
Crew cab – 157 13,300 lb
(6,033 kg)
3.73
14,100 lb
(6,396 kg) 5
3.73
14,200 lb
(6,441 kg)
3.15, 3.55
5.0L TiVCT 16,200 lb
(7,348 kg)
3.73
15,900 lb
(7,212 kg)
3.15, 3.55
3.5L GTDI
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1
Maximum GCWR
(Calculated withSAE J2807
method) 2
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
18,400 lb
(8,346 kg) 6
3.55
17,100 lb (7,756 kg)4
3.73
1 For vehicles without a Heavy Duty Towing Package, do not exceed a
trailer weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
2 Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Payload Package (unless stated otherwise).
3 Medium Duty Trailer Tow Pkg. - Class IV receiver hitch. Max trailer
weights by engine: 3.3L and 2.7L GTDI = 6000 lb, 5.0L, 3.5L GTDI and
3.0L Diesel = 7000 lb
4 Max. Duty Trailer Tow Pkg. - Class IV receiver hitch. Optional on all
models except vehicles with 3.5L GTDI Heavy Payload Package (HPP).
5 MAX Trailer Tow Payload Package.
6 Max. Duty Trailer Tow Pkg. - Class IV receiver hitch. Optional on 3.5L
GTDI Heavy Frame Crew Cabs only.
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Driveline – 4x4
1
Maximum GCWR
(Calculated withSAE J2807
method) 2
Axle ratio
Engine
Cab – wheel-
base (inches)
9,700 lb
(4,400 kg) 3
3.55
3.3L TiVCT
Regular cab – 122 12,200 lb
(5,534 kg)
3.73
12,500 lb
(5,670 kg)
3.55
2.7L GTDI 13,300 lb
(6,033 kg)
3.73
13,200 lb
(5,987 kg)
3.31, 3.55
5.0L TiVCT 14,600 lb
(6,622 kg)
3.73
12,200 lb
(5,534 kg)
3.73
3.3L TiVCT
Regular cab – 141 12,600 lb
(5,715 kg)
3.55
2.7L GTDI 13,300 lb
(6,033 kg)
3.73
14,100 lb
(6,396 kg) 5
3.73
14,100 lb
(6,396 kg)
3.31, 3.55
5.0L TiVCT 16,200 lb
(7,348 kg)
3.73
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