towing FORD F150 2014 12.G Raptor Supplement Manual

Introduction
About This Supplement.................................3
Product History..................................................3
At a Glance
At a Glance..........................................................4
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel Quality.........................................................7
Terrain Response
Principle of Operation.....................................8
Using Hill Descent Control............................8
Driving Aids
Front View Camera..........................................9
Towing
Towing a Trailer................................................12
Transporting the Vehicle...............................12
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........13
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving.............................................15
Vehicle Care
Cleaning the Exterior.....................................25
Wheels and Tires
General Information......................................26
Tire Care............................................................26
Using Snow Chains........................................27
Wheels................................................................27
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications...................................29
Motorcraft Parts.............................................30
Technical Specifications...............................31
Accessories
Auxiliary Switches..........................................33
Warranty Terms andConditions
Base Warranty.................................................35
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TOWING A TRAILER
Towing Capacity
Gross combination weight rating(GCWR)Maximum tow weightVehicle type
12500 lb (5670 kg)6000 lb (2721 kg)SuperCab
14700 lb (6668 kg)8000 lb (3629 kg)SuperCrew
Refer to the Towing chapter in yourOwner’s Manual for additional towinginformation.
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
If you need to have your vehicle towed,contact your roadside assistance centeror a professional towing service.
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It is required that your vehicle be towedwith flatbed equipment. When towing witha flatbed, 4x4 blocks must be used whenloading and unloading your vehicle. Do nottow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Companyhas not approved a slingbelt towingprocedure.
Note:If the vehicle is towed by other meansor incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable(without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transportvehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheelson the ground, regardless of the powertrainand transmission configuration) under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•Place the transmission in position N. Ifyou cannot move the transmission intoN, you may need to override it.
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 miles (80kilometers).
Recreational Towing
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle.
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing, such as towingyour vehicle behind a motorhome. Wedesigned these guidelines to preventdamage to your transmission.
Four-wheel-down Towing
You can only tow a four-wheel drivevehicle with all wheels on the ground byplacing the transfer case in its neutralposition and engaging thefour-wheel-down towing feature. Performthe steps outlined in the following sectionafter positioning your vehicle behind thetow vehicle and properly securing themtogether.
1.Turn the ignition to the on position. Donot start the engine.
2.Press and hold the brake pedal.
3.Rotate the four-wheel drive switch to2H.
4.Shift the transmission to position N.
5.Rotate the four-wheel drive switchfrom 2H to 4L and back to 2H fivetimes within seven seconds.
Note:If completed successfully, theinformation display shows NEUTRAL TOWLEAVE IN N or NEUTRAL TOW ENABLEDLEAVE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL.This indicates that your vehicle is safe totow with all wheels on the ground
Note:If you do not see the message in thedisplay, you must perform the procedureagain from the beginning.
Note:You may hear an audible noise as thetransfer case shifts into its neutral position.This is normal.
6.Leave the transmission in position Nand turn the ignition as far as it will gotoward the off position (it will not turnfully off when the transmission is inposition N. You must leave the key inthe ignition while towing. To lock andunlock your vehicle, use the keylessentry keypad or extra set of keys.
7.Release the brake pedal.
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WARNINGS
Do not disconnect the battery duringrecreational towing. Doing so willprevent the transfer case fromshifting properly and may cause the vehicleto roll even if the transmission is in P(Park).
Shifting the transfer case to itsneutral position for recreationaltowing may cause the vehicle to beable to roll even if the transmission is in P(Park). The driver or others could beinjured. Make sure the foot brake isdepressed and the vehicle is in a secureand safe position while the transfer caseis being shifted to its neutral position.
Failing to put the transfer case in itsneutral position will damage vehiclecomponents.
Note:You can check four-wheel-downtowing status at any time by opening thedriver's door or turning the ignition to theaccessory or on position and verifying theNEUTRAL TOW ENABLED messagedisplays in the cluster.
To exit four-wheel-down towing and returnthe transfer case to its 2H position:
1.With your vehicle still properly securedto the tow vehicle, press and hold thebrake pedal.
2.Turn the ignition to the on position. Donot start the engine.
3.Shift the transmission out of N and intoany gear.
4.Release the brake pedal.
Note:If completed successfully, theinstrument cluster displays 4X2, andNEUTRAL TOW DISABLED.
Note:If the indicator light and message donot display, you must perform the procedureagain from the beginning.
Note:You may hear an audible noise as thetransfer case shifts out of its neutralposition. This is normal.
5.Apply the parking brake, and thendisconnect the vehicle from the towvehicle.
6.Release the parking brake, start theengine, and shift the transmission toposition D to make sure the transfercase is out of position N.
7.If the transfer case does notsuccessfully shift out of position N, setthe parking brake until you can haveyour vehicle serviced.
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Towing a Trailer................................................12Towing Capacity....................................................12Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........13Emergency Towing................................................13Recreational Towing.............................................13Towing.................................................................12Transporting the Vehicle...............................12
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Using Hill Descent Control............................8Disabling Hill Descent Control...........................8Using Snow Chains........................................27
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Vehicle Care......................................................25
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Warranty Terms and Conditions..............35WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior.................................25Wheels and Tires............................................26General Information............................................26Wheels................................................................27Optional Bead-Lock CompatibleWheel...................................................................27
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