Ford 2003 Expedition v.3 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 239)

TRAILER TOWING

Trailer towing puts additional loads

on your vehicle’s engine,

transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and

suspension. For your safety and to

maximize vehicle performance, be

sure to use the proper equipment

while towing.

Follow these guidelines to ensure

safe towing procedure:

• Stay within your vehicle’s load limits. If exceeded, cargo should be

removed from the trailer and/or the vehicle until all weights are within

specified limits.

• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to

tow in this chapter.

• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving

while you tow in this chapter.

• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the

severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide.

• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km

(500 miles).

• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the

proper installation and adjustment specifications.

Your vehicle is equipped with heavy duty trailer tow wiring. An electrical

connector is provided under the instrument panel for installing a

customer-supplied electric brake controller. A Class I (4–pin) electrical

connector and Class II/III/IV (7–pin) electrical connector are provided at

the hitch. These connectors provide power to the trailer for taillamps,

stop and turn lamps, back up lamps, battery charge, electric brakes

(when a customer provided controller is installed) and ground. A kit

containing a wiring harness/adapter and installation instructions to attach

an electric brake controller may be obtained from any Ford or

Lincoln/Mercury dealer (part number 2L1Z–14A348–AB). Before towing

a trailer, make sure the trailer brakes (if equipped) and lamps are

properly connected and functional. Refer to the brake controller

instructions to check for trailer brake functionality.

Driving

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Ford 2003 Expedition v.3 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 239