tow LINCOLN BLACKWOOD 2003 Owner's Guide

Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer
dealer if you require assistance.
Hitches
Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to the
axle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10%–15% of the
total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.
Load equalizing hitch
When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use the
following procedure:
1. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and
all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it
can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers
at the center of the vehicle.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that
the front bumper height is within 0–13 mm (0.5 in) of the reference
point. After proper adjustment, the rear bumper should be no higher
than in Step 2.
Note:Adjusting an equalizing hitch so the rear bumper of the vehicle is
higher than it was unloaded will defeat the function of the load
equalizing hitch and may cause unpredictable handling.
Safety chains
Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers
of the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners.
If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency
gives to you.
Do not attach safety chains to the bumper.
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Trailer brakes
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are
safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s
specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal
regulations.
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.
The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the
GVWR not GCWR.
Trailer lamps
Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure your
trailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations. See your dealer or
trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking
up trailer lamps.
Using a step bumper (if equipped)
The rear bumper is equipped with an integral hitch and only requires a
ball with a 25.4 mm (one inch) shank diameter. The bumper has a 2,270 kg
(5,000 lb.) trailer weight and 227 kg (500 lb.) tongue weight capacity.
If it is necessary to relocate the trailer hitch ball position, a
frame-mounted trailer hitch must be installed.
Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
•Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
•Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
•To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist
in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to the
Understanding the positions of the 4–speed automatic
transmissionsection in this chapter.
•Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
•Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur.
Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more
frequent service intervals. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for
more information.
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Trailer towing tips
•Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to
get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make
wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.
•Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.
•The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer
weight.
•After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
•To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot
weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or N (Neutral) (manual transmissions).
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.
Launching or retrieving a boat
Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer
into the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the
trailer is removed from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval:
•do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.
•do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (6 inches) above the
bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components:
•causing internal damage to the components.
•affecting driveability, emissions and reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in
water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)
An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind
a motorhome. Follow these guidelines if you have the need for
recreational towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not
damaged.
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2WD vehicles (with automatic transmissions):
•Place the transmission in N (Neutral)
•Maximum speed is 56 km (35 mph)
•Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles)
If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km (35 mph) must be
exceeded, the drive shaft will have to be removed before the vehicle is
towed.
Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified
technician. See your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.
Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause
transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal
transmission components.
4WD vehicles electronic shift transfer case (with automatic
transmissions):
4x4 vehicles with electronic shift on the fly cannot be towed with any
wheels on the ground.
SNOWPLOWING
Ford recommends the following specifications for low speed, personal
use snow removal:
•F-150 4x4 (except F-150 Supercrew, Lightning and Harley-Davidson
models)
•5.4L engine
•Heavy-duty service package
•Super engine cooling
•Heavy-duty front suspension package
•Automatic transmission with auxiliary automatic transmission fluid
cooling
•All-terrain tires
•Limited slip and optional axle ratio.
Do not install a snowplow and plow with your vehicle until it has been
driven at least 800 km (500 miles).
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Installing the snowplow
Read the following instructions before installing a snowplow:
•Front GAWR must not exceed 63% of the GVW. Add ballast weight to
the back of the vehicle, if necessary. Refer to the Safety Compliance
Certification Label to find your vehicle’s front GAWR.
•The Front Axle Accessory Reserve Capacity and the TARC listed on
the bottom right of the Safety Compliance Certification Label will
determine whether or not the addition of a snowplow will overload
your vehicle.
•The weight of the snowplow and supporting components distributed to
the front axle must not exceed the Front Axle Accessory Reserve
Capacity.
•The total weight of the snowplow and aftermarket equipment must
not exceed the TARC.
•The weight of the installed snowplow and aftermarket equipment must
not load the vehicle beyond the GAWR (front/rear) and GVWR listed
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
•The total weight of the snowplow and aftermarket equipment must be
considered part of the payload and must not exceed the GCWR for
towing.
•Federal and most local regulations require additional exterior lamps
for snowplow-equipped vehicles. Consult your dealer for additional
information.
•Tires have their maximum inflation pressure and associated load rating
imprinted on the tire sidewall. This pressure may or may not be the
same as that shown as recommended on the vehicle. The vehicle
operator may have to adjust the tire inflation pressure to
accommodate the snowplow and payload. Consult your dealer or
equipment installer for help with proper inflation pressures.
•Federal and some local regulations require additional exterior lamps
for snowplow-equipped vehicles. Consult your dealer for additional
information.
•After installing a snowplow to the vehicle, ensure the vehicle’s front
toe alignment and front ride height are within specification (reset if
required). These specifications are located in the vehicle’s Workshop
Manual.
Note:Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•
for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 60,000 km
(36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles,
and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•changing a flat tire
•jump-starts
•lock-out assistance
•limited fuel delivery
•towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or your selling dealer if within 56.3 km (35 miles) of the
nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement).
Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in the
mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing or repossession).
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is
mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, the card is
found in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,
call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
23 10A Trailer tow battery Charge relay,
Turn/Hazard flasher, 4x4
solenoids, 4x4 relays, Overhead
console, 4–Wheel Anti-lock Brake
System (4WABS) module, EC
mirror, Heated seats
24 10A Function selector switch assembly
25 10A Heated mirrors
26 10A Right-hand low beam headlamp
27 5A Foglamp relay and foglamp
indicator, Main light switch
(upstream)
28 10A Left-hand low beam headlamp
29 5A Autolamp module, Transmission
overdrive control switch, Central
security module, Beltminder
30 30A Passive Anti-theft transceiver,
Cluster, Ignition coils, PCM relay,
Coil on plugs, Radio noise
capacitor, ECC diode
31—Not used
Relay 1—Interior lamp relay
Relay 2—Battery saver relay
Relay 3—Not used
Relay 4—One-touch down window relay
Relay 5—Accessory delay relay
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
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Always replace the cover to the power distribution box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 20A * Power point
2 30A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
3 30A* Main light switch, Headlamp relay,
Multifunction switch
4 20A* Console power point (Harley
Davidson only)
5 20A* Trailer tow back-up/park lamps
6 15A* Main light switch, Park lamp relay
7 20A* Horn
MAXI
FUSE
115MAXI
FUSE
116MAXI
FUSE
117
MAXI
FUSE
118
MAXI
FUSE
111MAXI
FUSE
112MAXI
FUSE
113
MAXI
FUSE
114
MAXI
FUSE
107MAXI
FUSE
108MAXI
FUSE
109
MAXI
FUSE
110
MAXI
FUSE
103MAXI
FUSE
104MAXI
FUSE
105
MAXI
FUSE
106
MAXI
FUSE
101MAXI
FUSE
102 CB601 CB602 FUSE 17 FUSE 18FUSE 21 FUSE 22
FUSE 19 FUSE 20FUSE 23
FULL
RELAY 302R 401
D 501 FUSE 24
FUSE 15 FUSE 16
FUSE 13 FUSE 14
FUSE 11 FUSE 12
FUSE 9 FUSE 10
FUSE 7 FUSE 8
FUSE 5 FUSE 6
FUSE 3 FUSE 4
FUSE 1 FUSE 2
D 503 D 502
FULL
RELAY 301HALF
RELAY
207
FULL
RELAY 305FULL
RELAY 306
FULL
RELAY 303
FULL
RELAY 304
HALF
RELAY
201
HALF
RELAY
202HALF
RELAY 208
HALF
RELAY 209
HALF
RELAY 205
HALF
RELAY 206
HALF
RELAY
203
HALF
RELAY
204
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
8 15A* Power door locks, Central
Security Module (CSM), Lock
relays (not used on SuperCrew)
9 15A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL),
Fog lamps
10 20A* Fuel pump
11 20A* Alternator field
12 20A* Rear auxiliary power point
(SuperCrew only)
13 15A* A/C clutch
14—Not used
15 10A* Running board lamps
16 15A* Bi-fuel injector module, fuel
selector switch and alternative
fuel injectors (Bi-fuel vehicles
only)
17—Not used
18 15A* PCM, Fuel injectors, Fuel pump
relay, Mass air flow sensor
19 10A* Trailer/Camper adapter (right
stop/turn lamp)
20 10A* Trailer/Camper adapter (left
stop/turn lamp)
21—Not used
22—Not used
23 15A* HEGO sensor, Automatic
transmission
24—Not used
101 30A** Trailer tow battery charge
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
102 50/20A** Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake
System (4WABS)
module/Rear-wheel Anti-lock
Brake System (RABS) module,
Ignition switch
103 50A** Central junction box
104 30A** 4x4 shift motor & clutch
105 40A** Climate control front blower
106 20A** Intercooler pump (supercharged
engine only)
107—Not used
108 30A** Trailer tow electric brake
109—Not used
110 30A** Accessory delay relay (Not used
on SuperCrew)
111 40A** Ignition switch battery feed (start
and run circuits)
112 30A** Drivers power seat, Adjustable
pedal switch
113 40A** Ignition switch battery feed (run
and accessory circuits)
114—Not used
115 20A** Power door locks (SuperCrew
only)
116 40A** Heated backlight
117 40A** Audiophile radio (SuperCrew
only)
118 30A** Heated seats
201—Trailer tow park lamp relay
202—Front wiper run/park relay
203—Trailer tow backup lamp relay
204—A/C clutch relay
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