Trailer sway control (if equipped), Recommended towing weights, Towing 257 – FORD 2013 Flex v.2 User Manual

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TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Note: This feature does not prevent trailer sway, but reduces it once it
begins.

Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers from swaying.

Note: In some cases, if vehicle speed is too high, the system may
activate multiple times, gradually reducing vehicle speed.

This feature applies the vehicle brakes at individual wheels and, if
necessary, reduces engine power. If the trailer begins to sway, the
stability control light flashes and the message TRAILER SWAY
REDUCE SPEED appears in the information display. The first thing to
do is slow the vehicle down, then pull safely to the side of the road and
check for proper tongue load and trailer load distribution. Refer to Load
Carrying chapter for specific loading information.

RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS

Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight for your vehicle configuration
listed in the chart below.

Note: Make sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. Do not
exceed:

• 20 feet

(1.86 meters

) trailer frontal area if your vehicle can tow a

Class I trailer.

• 40 feet

(3.72 meters

) trailer frontal area if your vehicle can tow a

Class III trailer.

Note: For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by
2% per 1000 feet (300 meters) starting at the 1000 foot (300 meter)
elevation point.

Note: Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a
specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified
weight. The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this
specified weight, as the vehicle’s electrical system may not include the
wiring connector needed to activate electric trailer brakes.

Your vehicle may tow a Class I or III trailer provided the maximum trailer
weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your
vehicle configuration on the following chart.

Powertrain

Maximum GCWR -

lb (kg)

Maximum Trailer

Weight - lb (kg)

3.5L TiVCT FWD Class I

6900 (3131)

2000 (907)

3.5L TiVCT AWD Class I

7050 (3199)

2000 (907)

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