Driving while you tow

When towing a trailer:
• Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles
(800 km) of trailer towing and don’t make full-throttle starts.
• Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
• Use a lower gear to eliminate excessive shifting and assist in
transmission cooling. For additional information, refer to Automatic
transmission operation in the Driving chapter.
• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached; anticipate
stops and brake gradually.
See also:
Seat-mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment
To access the cup holders, fold the
armrest down.
WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cup holder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision. ...
Blind spot information system
The available Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with cross-traffic alert
can detect vehicles in blind spots during normal driving and traffic approaching
from the sides when reversing out of par ...
Away from home
If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service, contact the
Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed
below to find the nearest authorized dealer.
In the Uni ...
