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Driving – FORD 1998 Expedition User Manual

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Trailer towing with your vehicle
may require the use of a trailer
tow option package.

Trailer towing puts additional loads
on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires,
and suspension. For your safety
and to maximize vehicle
performance, be sure to use the
proper equipment while towing.

Follow these guidelines to ensure
safe towing procedure:
• Stay within your vehicle’s load

limits. If exceeded, cargo should
be removed from the trailer
and/or the vehicle until all
weights are within specified
limits.

• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle

for towing. Refer to Preparing
to tow
in this chapter.

• Use extra caution when driving

while trailer towing. Refer to
Driving while you tow in this
chapter.

• Service your vehicle more

frequently if you tow a trailer.
Refer to the severe duty
schedule in the “Service Guide”.

• Do not tow a trailer until your

vehicle has been driven at least
800 km (500 miles).

• Refer to the instructions

included with towing accessories
for the proper installation and
adjustment specifications.

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