FORD 1998 F-150 - Manual (Page 121)

• Use D (Drive) or a lower gear
when 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.
Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long
distances, your vehicle will require
more frequent service intervals.
Refer to the Severe Duty Schedule
in your “Service Guide” for more
information.
Trailer towing tips
• Practice turning, stopping and
backing up in an area before
starting on a trip to get the feel
of the vehicle trailer
combination. When turning,
make wider turns so the trailer
wheels will clear curbs and
other obstacles.
• Allow more distance for
stopping with a trailer attached.
• The trailer tongue weight should
be 10–15% of the loaded trailer
weight.
• After you have traveled 80 km
(50 miles), thoroughly check
your hitch, electrical
connections and trailer wheel
lug nuts.
• When stopped in traffic for long
periods of time in hot weather,
place the gearshift in P (Park)
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