hilly country or on hot days.
Speed control may shut off if you
are towing on very long, steep
grades.
When towing a trailer
If towing a trailer and your vehicle
is not equipped with the Ford
trailer tow package, an auxiliary
transmission fluid cooler is
recommended.
• Use D (Drive) rather than
D
(Overdrive) while 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.
• Allow more room for stopping
with a trailer attached.
• Practice turning, stopping and
backing in an area before
starting on a trip to get the feel
of the vehicle/trailer
combination.
• When turning, drive slightly
beyond the normal turning point
so the trailer wheels will clear
curbs and other obstacles.
• When stopped in traffic for long
periods of time in hot weather,
place the gearshift in P (Park)
to increase idle speed. This aids
engine cooling and air
conditioner efficiency.
• Vehicles with trailers should not
be parked on a grade. If you
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