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    							TOWING A TRAILER
    WARNINGS
    Towing trailers beyond the
    maximum recommended
    gross trailer weight exceeds the
    limit of your vehicle and could
    result in engine damage,
    transmission damage, structural
    damage, loss of vehicle control,
    vehicle rollover and personal
    injury. Do not exceed the GVWR or
    the GAWR specified on the
    certification label. Note:
     See Recommended
    Towing Weights (page 277).
    Your vehicle may have electrical
    items, such as fuses or relays,
    related to towing.  See 
    Fuses
    (page 310).
    Your vehicle's load capacity
    designation is by weight, not by
    volume, so you cannot necessarily
    use all available space when
    loading a vehicle or trailer.
    Towing a trailer places an extra
    load on your vehicle's engine,
    transmission, axle, brakes, tires
    and suspension. Inspect these
    components periodically during,
    and after, any towing operation. Load Placement
    To help minimize how trailer
    movement affects your vehicle
    when driving:
    •
    Load the heaviest items closest
    to the trailer floor.
    • Load the heaviest items
    centered between the left and
    right side trailer tires.
    • Load the heaviest items above
    the trailer axles or just slightly
    forward toward the trailer
    tongue. Do not allow the final
    trailer tongue weight to go
    above or below 10-15% of the
    loaded trailer weight.
    • Select a ball mount with the
    correct rise or drop and load
    capacity. When both the
    loaded vehicle and trailer are
    connected, the trailer frame
    should be level, or slightly
    angled down toward your
    vehicle, when viewed from the
    side.
    When driving with a trailer or
    payload, a slight takeoff vibration
    or shudder may be present due to
    the increased payload weight.
    Additional information regarding
    proper trailer loading and setting
    your vehicle up for towing is
    located in another chapter of this
    manual.  See 
    Load Limit (page
    261).
    You can also find information in
    the 
    RV & Trailer Towing Guide
    available at your authorized
    dealer, or online.
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    TRAILER REVERSING AIDS
    Trailer Reverse Guidance WARNING
    Driving while distracted can result in
    loss of vehicle control, crash and
    injury. We strongly recommend that
    you use extreme caution when using any
    device that may take your focus off the
    road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
    operation of your vehicle. We recommend
    against the use of any hand-held device
    while driving and encourage the use of
    voice-operated systems when possible.
    Make sure you are aware of all applicable
    local laws that may affect the use of
    electronic devices while driving. Note:
    The system is not a substitute for
    safe driving practices.
    Note: You must always be aware of the
    vehicle and trailer combination and the
    surrounding environment.
    Note: The system does not detect or
    prevent the vehicle or trailer from making
    contact with obstacles in the surrounding
    environment.
    Note: Keep in mind that the front end of
    the vehicle swings out when changing the
    direction of the trailer. Note:
    The system relies on user
    measurements to determine sticker
    placement and system limits. It is critical to
    take the key measurements correctly.
    Incorrect measurements can result in the
    improper function of the system up to and
    including contact between the vehicle and
    trailer.
    Note: The system limits vehicle speed when
    backing up. The system is not a replacement
    for proper use of the throttle and brake
    pedals.
    Principle of Operation
    Trailer Reverse Guidance (TRG) is a driver
    assistance feature that helps take the
    guesswork out of getting your trailer
    positioned where you want it, quickly and
    easily, while you're driving in reverse.
    Each trailer you use with your vehicle has
    to be setup once.
    Sticker placement is extremely important
    and there are specific placement rules.
    Setting Up Trailer Reverse
    Guidance
    Note: Once you have entered a trailer's
    information into the system, it is stored for
    easy recall. A maximum of 10 trailers can be
    added to the system.
    Step 1: Position your Vehicle and Trailer
    Hitch your trailer to the truck and connect
    the electrical wiring harness. Check to
    make sure that the wiring is working  See
    Essential Towing Checks (page 281).
    Park your vehicle and hitched trailer on a
    level surface.
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    							Make sure that the trailer and truck are in
    line with each other. You can do this by
    putting the truck in drive (D) and pulling
    straight forward.
    Step 2: Follow the Information Display
    Prompts
    1. Use the steering wheel controls to
    navigate to the towing menu.
    2. Select Trailer Setup from the available
    options.
    3. Select Add a Trailer and press OK to confirm.
    4. The system prompts you to name the trailer. Use the steering wheel controls
    to choose the alphanumeric
    characters. Press the right arrow to
    advance to the next letter. When you
    have finished spelling out the name of
    the trailer, press OK to confirm.
    5. Select the type of brake system for your trailer. Select DEFAULT if your
    trailer has electric, surge or no brakes.
    Press OK to select and advance to the
    next screen
    Note: The default option is low. This is
    recommended for most trailers. If the
    trailer's brakes require more initial voltage,
    or if you prefer more aggressive braking then
    select the other options as required. 6. The system asks you to select your
    trailer type. You can use TRG with
    conventional, fifth wheel and
    gooseneck trailers. For fifth wheel and
    gooseneck trailers, set up and sticker
    placement are not required, however
    some of the features do not operate
    automatically with these trailer types.
    Use the steering wheel controls to
    select your trailer type.
    7. If your vehicle includes the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), the system
    first prompts you to set up the Trailer
    BLIS feature.  See General
    Information (page 111).
    8. A message appears in the information display asking if you want to add Trailer
    Reverse Guidance. Select Yes to
    continue.
    9. Straighten out the trailer, if necessary.
    10. The information display directs you to the Quick Start Guide for how to
    proceed. The steps are also shown
    here.
    Step 3: Placing the Target
    Place the entire sticker in the gray zone on
    the trailer outlined in the diagram. The
    sticker is in the back cover pocket of the
    Quick Start Guide.
    Note: An assistant can help to carry out the
    following procedure.
    Note: Make sure nothing can obstruct the
    Rear View Camera's view of the sticker. For
    example, items such as a jack handle or
    wiring.
    Note: Position the sticker on a flat, dry and
    clean horizontal surface. For best results
    apply the sticker when temperatures are
    above 
    32°F (0°C).
    Note: Do not move stickers after they are
    placed. Do not re-use any stickers if
    removed.
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    							Use the supplied measurement card, a
    tape measure and pen to carefully mark
    the area where to attach the sticker
    (supplied in the back cover pocket of your
    Quick Start Guide). Make sure the whole
    sticker is within the gray zone between the
    two arcs or distance markers on the
    diagram, and is also visible in the Rear View
    Camera display. It should be between 7 in
    (17 cm) and 20 in (51 cm) from the trailer
    ball hitch.
    Once you have determined the correct
    location, place the sticker.
    Step 4: Take Measurements
    After the sticker is correctly placed on the
    trailer you must take some key
    measurements.
    Note: Accurate measurements must be
    taken for the system to operate properly.
    Note: Round measurement figures to the
    nearest half inch.
    Note: Round upward if the measured length
    is a quarter inch or greater. Round
    downward if the measure length is less than
    a quarter inch. For example 
    12.25 in
    (31.11 cm) would be rounded up to 12.50 in
    (31.75 cm). 12.13 in (30.8 cm) would be
    rounded down to 12.00 in (30.48 cm).
    Note: Use consistent metric or imperial
    units as required by your country or vehicle. Record the four key distances (A, B, C, D)
    as required by the measurement card.
    Record the trailer name for these
    measurements.
    Distance A
    The horizontal distance from the license
    plate to the center of the ball hitch on the
    trailer.
    Distance B
    The horizontal distance from the center of
    the ball hitch to the center of the sticker.
    Distance C
    The distance from the Rear View Camera
    to the center of the sticker.
    Distance D
    The distance from the tailgate to the
    center of the trailer axle (single axle
    trailers), or the center of the axles (trailers
    with dual axles or more).
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    							Step 5: Enter Measurements Using the
    Information Display
    Using the recorded measurements, enter
    the required data into the system. Follow
    the on screen prompts to enter each of the
    measurements taken in step 4. Use the
    up/down arrows to increase or decrease
    the numbers as needed. Press OK to
    confirm each measurement. The screen
    prompts you to add the next
    measurement. Once you add your last
    measurement, the information display
    shows you all of your entered
    measurements. You can choose to confirm
    or change the measurements.
    Step 6: Confirming the Sticker Location
    Check the Rear View Camera display to
    see if the sticker is identified by the system
    and marked with a red circle.
    Confirm that the red circle is correctly
    located over the sticker image in the
    display. The on screen prompt will ask you
    to confirm this.
    Note:
    If the system cannot locate the
    sticker try cleaning the camera lens, and
    also make sure the sticker is within the zone
    as indicated in step 3.
    The information display shows a
    confirmation message when you
    successfully confirm the target.
    Calibrating the System
    To complete setup, drive your vehicle
    straight forward between 4 mph (6 km/h)
    and 24 mph (39 km/h) as directed by the
    information display.
    Note: Keep the steering wheel straight
    during the calibration process. If the steering
    wheel is in a turned position, then the
    calibration pauses. The information display
    prompts you to drive straight forward to
    complete the calibration. The information display shows a message
    during calibration and after calibration is
    complete
    Note:
    For best results, we do not
    recommend that you calibrate the system
    at night.
    Using Trailer Reverse Guidance
    1. Shift into reverse (R) if you are not already in reverse. Press the rear
    camera button to expand the menu.
    2. Press the trailer icon .
    3. Select your trailer on your information display.
    4. While in TRG mode, you can see the camera view on the side where your
    trailer is moving, or both sides when
    the trailer is straight behind you. When
    the views change with the trailer
    direction, it's called Auto Mode. For
    example, If you turn the trailer to the
    right, then you see the right side of your
    vehicle and trailer. You can switch this
    view manually at any time by using the
    arrow keys. To return to Auto Mode,
    press the Auto button.
    Note: Auto Mode is your default setting.
    Use the view that helps you the most while
    backing up your vehicle and trailer. Normal rear view camera view.
    Use this feature when you want
    to see your trailer hitch or what
    is directly behind your vehicle. Straight back-up mode. Use this
    feature when you want to keep
    your trailer completely in line
    with your truck. In this mode, a steering
    wheel graphic shows you which way to turn
    your steering wheel to keep your trailer
    straight.
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    							Note:
     It may be helpful to shift your vehicle
    into drive (D), pull forward and straighten
    out the vehicle and trailer before engaging
    Straight Backup Mode.
    Left and right arrows let you see other
    views regardless of your trailer angle. Use
    them to switch views manually.
    Note:  If you're using a Fifth Wheel or
    Gooseneck trailer, or you haven't set up the
    Trailer Reverse Guidance System yet, Auto
    View is not available.
    To change your view, use the arrows. You
    can see the following views:
    • Full driver
    • Partial driver
    • 50/50
    • Partial passenger
    • Full passenger Zoom. Use this feature to zoom
    in on any view.
    Return. Ths feature takes you
    back to the 360-degree camera
    system and out of the Trailer
    Reverse Guidance feature. Auto. Ths feature returns you to
    automatic view mode.
    In addition to multiple view options, your
    touchscreen adds some features to give
    you more information.
    After using the set up for a conventional
    trailer, for example, the display always
    shows you a small, top-view
    representation of your truck and trailer.
    This representation shows two,
    different-colored lines: A black line shows
    you where your trailer is in relation to your
    vehicle. A white line gives you a projection
    of where your trailer will go based on your
    current steering wheel position Note:
    When you move the steering wheel,
    the white line indicates where the trailer will
    go based on your steering wheel input.
    When you turn your steering wheel to the
    left, the trailer moves to the right; when you
    turn your steering wheel to the right, the
    trailer moves to the left.
    When you turn the wheel, the small
    representation shows you two zones to
    warn you of a possible jackknife condition.
    The view shows you your truck and trailer
    position and provides visual feedback to
    help you avoid jackknifing entirely.
    The yellow zone warns you of a potential
    jackknife position. When you enter into this
    zone, it's best to put your vehicle back into
    drive (D) and pull forward. Moving forward
    helps put the truck and trailer back into an
    in-line position.
    The RED zone indicates that you need to
    put the truck into drive (D) and pull
    forward immediately.
    Troubleshooting
    Note: The system requires a clear view of
    the sticker placed on the trailer. You must
    keep the camera lens and sticker clean for
    the system to operate correctly.
    Setup
    The system is designed to be used with a
    wide variety of trailers. However there are
    some trailers that do not have a proper
    surface and location to mount the sticker.
    These trailers are not supported. Attempts
    to place the sticker on a surface that does
    not meet the sticker placement
    requirement listed in Step 3 of the setup
    instruction or entering inaccurate
    measurements to proceed through setup
    can result in improper system function.
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    							Accurate measurements are critical to
    correct system function. If you need to
    check measurements entered or change
    them you can access them through the
    trailer menus in the information display.
    Choose the option to change the sticker
    from the change trailer settings menu. It is
    not necessary to remove the sticker if you
    are just reviewing or changing
    measurements.
    The following menu warnings or difficulties
    may occur during setup. Tips to resolve
    them are listed below.
    Measurement A has reached maximum or
    minimum value:
    •
    The system is designed to work with
    drawbars that have a license plate to
    hitch ball center measurement of 9 in
    (229 mm) to 16 in (406 mm) when
    installed. Do not attempt to use
    drawbars that have a length outside
    this range as the system performance
    will be degraded and could cause
    improper system function.
    • Make sure that the measurement being
    made is the horizontal distance only
    from license plate and the hitch ball
    center. A straight line distance that
    includes any vertical rise or drop will
    increase the measurement and make
    it inaccurate. Inaccurate
    measurements will degrade system
    performance and could cause improper
    system function. See step 4 of the
    setup instruction to review
    measurement instructions. Measurement B has reached maximum or
    minimum value:
    •
    Make sure that the sticker placement
    instruction in step 3 of the setup has
    been followed. Stickers placed outside
    the allowed zone will adversely affect
    the system performance and could
    cause improper feature function.
    • Make sure that the measurement being
    made is the horizontal distance only
    from center of sticker to the hitch ball
    center. A straight line distance that
    includes any vertical rise or drop will
    increase the measurement and cause
    an inaccurate value to be entered into
    the system. See step 4 of the setup for
    additional measurement instructions.
    Measurement C has reached maximum or
    minimum value:
    • Make sure that the sticker placement
    instructions in step 3 of the setup have
    been followed. Stickers placed outside
    the allowed zone will adversely affect
    the system performance and could
    cause improper feature function. If you
    have met all the criteria for sticker
    placement and you see this message
    this sticker is either too far below or too
    close to the camera to properly
    recognize the sticker. In order for the
    system to operate correctly the sticker
    height must be lowered if you receive
    the minimum warning or the sticker
    height must be raised if you receive the
    maximum warning.
    •Only one sticker can be placed on
    the trailer for correct system
    function. The previous sticker must
    be removed or covered so only one
    sticker is visible to the camera.
    • Measurement B and C must be
    measured again if a new sticker is
    placed on the trailer.
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    							Measurement D has reached maximum or
    minimum value:
    •
    Make sure that the measurement being
    made is the horizontal distance only
    from tailgate to the center of the single
    axle or the center of all the axles on the
    trailer. See step 4 of the setup for
    additional measurement instructions.
    The TBA system does not support
    trailer lengths outside the range
    allowed by the information display.
    System is circling something beside the
    sticker or system cannot find the sticker:
    • Make sure the rear camera is clean and
    the sticker is clearly visible in the
    camera image. Clean the camera and
    sticker if necessary.
    • The camera system uses the entered
    measurements to help locate the
    sticker. Inaccurate sticker
    measurements will degrade the
    system ’s ability to locate the sticker.
    Verify the measurements entered into
    the system are accurate.
    • Remove the incorrectly circled label or
    decal if possible.
    • If you cannot resolve the issue a new
    sticker location should be tried. The
    sticker location must still meet the
    requirements noted in step 3 of the
    setup instructions. Only one sticker can
    be placed on the trailer for correct
    system function. The previous sticker
    must be removed or covered so only
    one sticker is visible to the camera.
    Calibration
    The system monitors various vehicle
    parameters to ensure your vehicle is being
    driven straight and the trailer straight
    behind your vehicle. Any steering input or
    trailer movement will pause the calibration. For best results:
    •
    Use a long, straight and smooth road
    when attempting to calibrate.
    • Drive straight forward.
    • Drive between 4 mph (6 km/h) and
    24 mph (39 km/h).
    System Operation
    The following warnings or difficulties may
    occur during feature operation. Tips to
    resolve them are listed below.
    The system is not available:
    • The system relies on many
    sub-systems in your vehicle to operate
    correctly. If those sub-systems are not
    operating correctly the system may not
    be available.
    •Low battery voltage is a condition
    which will prevent the system from
    operating. Please make sure the
    battery is correctly charged if the
    system is not available.
    • You may need to drive your vehicle
    straight forward above 
    25 mph
    (40 km/h) before the system is
    available again.
    • If the message still displays take your
    vehicle to an authorized dealer for
    service.
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    							Sticker lost:
    •
    Check for the following if you receive
    the lost sticker message while using
    the system.
    •Stop your vehicle as soon as the
    message displays.
    • Make sure the sticker is visible in
    the rear view camera image.
    • Clean the sticker and camera to
    make sure they are unobstructed.
    • 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 will be necessary to remove the sticker
    from it’
    s current location if the
    obstruction cannot be cleared and
    place a new sticker that will be
    visible to the camera in all positions
    of the trailer behind your vehicle.
    • You can change your sticker
    location by going into the trailer
    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 will reduce the
    system ’s ability to locate the
    sticker. Check the measurements
    entered into the system are correct.
    Refer to the step 4 of Trailer
    Reverse Guidance setup for
    instructions on measurements.
    • You can change your measurement
    by going into the trailer 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 will not backup 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 back
    your trailer when the wheel is not
    turned. You can compensate for the
    trailer drifting to the right or left by
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    							slowly turning the wheel until the trailer
    is following your desired path and then
    holding the wheel 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 trailer menu, select
    trailer options, select change trailer
    setting and then select the change
    sticker option. Your saved
    measurements will be displayed.
    Do not change them but continue
    to confirm measurements. Once
    you confirm the measurements, the
    system will then prompt you to
    perform the calibration procedure.
    Note: The system is designed to be used
    with the same trailer connection every time
    the trailer is chosen from the selection
    menu. Using a different drawbar or a
    different pin hole (on drawbars with more
    than one) when connecting the drawbar to
    your vehicle will affect the trailer
    measurements. Take the measurements
    again and update if required.
    TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (If
    Equipped) 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 261).
    RECOMMENDED TOWING
    WEIGHTS WARNING
    You must use the heavy-duty
    drawbar pin supplied with
    your vehicle when using the
    heavy-duty hitch. Failure to follow
    this instruction could result in the
    loss of control of your vehicle,
    personal injury or death. Note:
    Vehicles with a heavy-duty
    hitch must use the drawbar pin
    stamped 21,000 LBS. You can
    obtain a replacement drawbar pin
    at your Ford dealer.
    Note: Make sure to take into
    consideration trailer frontal area.
    Do not exceed 60 feet 2
     (5.6
    meters 2
    ) trailer frontal area for
    conventional trailers. Do not
    exceed 75 feet 2
     (6.9 meters 2
    ) trailer
    frontal area for 5th wheel and
    gooseneck trailers.
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