FORD 1998 Expedition - Manual (Page 123)

Do not connect a trailer’s
hydraulic brake system
directly to your vehicle’s brake
system. Your vehicle may not
have enough braking power and
your chances of having a
collision greatly increase.
Trailer lamps
Trailer lamps are required on most
towed vehicles. Make sure your
trailer lamps conform to local and
Federal regulations. See your
dealer or trailer rental agency for
proper instructions and equipment
for hooking up trailer lamps.
Using a step bumper
The rear bumper is equipped with
an integral hitch and requires only
a ball with a 25.4 mm (one inch)
shank diameter. The bumper has a
1 814 kg (4 000 lb.) trailer weight
and 181 kg (400 lb.) tongue weight
capability.
Use a frame-mounted weight
distributing hitch for trailers over
1814 kg (4 000 lb).
Driving while you tow
Do not drive faster than 88 km/h
(55 mph) when towing a trailer.
Speed control may shut off if you
are towing on long, steep grades.
When towing a trailer:
• Use D (Drive) or a lower gear
when towing up or down steep
hills. This will eliminate
excessive downshifting and
Driving
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