2018-Ford-Expedition-Owners-Manual

Towing

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS Follow these guidelines for safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km). • Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer. • See the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. See your scheduled maintenance information. • If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions the rental agency gives you. For load specification terms found on the tire label andSafety Compliance label and instructions on calculating your vehicle's load, See Load Limit (page 257). Remember to account for the trailer tongue weight as part of your vehicle load when calculating the total vehicle weight. Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Package and 7–Pin Connector)

Whenattaching the trailerwiring connector to your vehicle, only use a proper fitting connector that works with the vehicle and trailer functions. Some seven-position connectors may have the SAE J2863 logo, which confirms that it is the proper wiring connector and works correctly with your vehicle. Function Color Left direction indicator and stop lamp Yellow Ground (-) White Electric brakes Blue Right direction indicator and stop lamp Green Battery (+) Orange Running lights Brown Reverse lights Grey Hitches WARNING Do not cut, drill, weld or modify the trailer hitch. Modifying the trailer hitch could reduce the hitch rating. Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto the bumper or attaches to the axle. Distribute the trailer load so 10-15%of the total trailer weight is on the tongue.

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