Ford Bronco II 1987 - Trailer Towing Guidelines

Descend a hill in the same gear you
would use to go up the hill to avoid
excessive brake application and brake
overheating. Do not descend in neutral —
it is better to use the engine braking force
to help control the vehicle. When
descending a steep hill, avoid braking
suddenly as you could lose control. When
you brake suddenly, the front wheels can’t
turn, and if they aren't turning, you won't
be able to steer. The front wheels have to
be turning in order to steer the vehicle.
Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will
help you to slow the vehicle and still
maintain steering control.
TRAILER TOWING
Your
4WD
vehicle
is
equipped
for
towing
trailers,
provided
that
the
combined
weight
of
the
vehicle
and
trailer
is
less
than
or
equal
to
the
recommended
Gross
Combination
Weight
Rating
(GCWR).
Refer
to
the
Ford
Recreation
Vehicle
and
Trailer
Towing
Guide,
the
Owner's
Guide,
or
see
your
Ford
dealer
for
additional
information.
12
TIRES
Your 4WD vehicle is equipped with tires that
are designed to make your ride as safe as
possible.
Do not use tires and wheels other than
those recommended by Ford because they
can affect the safety and performance of
your vehicle. Make sure all tires and wheels
on the vehicle are of the same size, type
and load-carrying capacity. If you never-
theless decide to equip your 4x4 for off-road
use with tires larger than what Ford
recommends, you should not use these
tires for highway driving.
If you use any tire/wheel combination not
recommended by Ford, it may adversely
affect vehicle handling and could cause
steering, suspension, or axle failure. Ford
also advises against the use of “aftermarket
lift kits” or other suspension modifications,
whether or not they are used with larger
tires and wheels. “Aftermarket lift kits” could
adversely affect the vehicle’s handling
characteristics, which could lead to loss of
vehicle control or rollover.
Tires can be damaged during off-road use.
For your safety, tires that are damaged
should not be used for highway driving be-
cause they are more likely to blow out or fail.
13