Ford 2001 Expedition Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 175)

Driving while you tow

When towing a trailer:

• Ensure that you turn off your 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.

• Use a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. This will

eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel

economy and transmission cooling.

• Anticipate stops and brake gradually.

Exceeding the GCWR rating may cause internal transmission

damage and void your warranty coverage.

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.

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.

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 while the vehicle is

being 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.

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