Hitches, Weight-distributing hitches, Towing 129 – FORD 2015 E-450 User Manual
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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)
When attaching the trailer wiring
connector to your vehicle, only use
a proper fitting connector that
works with the vehicle and trailer
functions. If your vehicle has a
trailer towing package, it may have
a 7–pin connector. Some connectors
may have the SAE J2863 logo,
which confirms that it is the proper
wiring connector and works correctly with your vehicle.
Color
Function
1. Yellow
Left turn signal and stop lamp
2. White
Ground (-)
3. Blue
Electric brakes
4. Green
Right turn signal and stop lamp
5. Orange
Battery (+)
6. Brown
Running lights
7. Grey
Reverse lights
Hitches
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.
Weight-Distributing Hitches
WARNING: Do not adjust a weight-distributing hitch to any
position where the rear bumper of the vehicle is higher than it
was before attaching the trailer. Doing so will defeat the function of the
weight-distributing hitch, which may cause unpredictable handling, and
could result in serious personal injury.
Towing
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2015 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, June 2014
USA (fus)