Driving
Driving while you tow
Do not drive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) with any
weight on the trailer while towing on a hot day or in
hilly country.
Cruise control may shut off if you are towing on
long, steep grades.
When towing a trailer:
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Use 2 (Second) (if equipped) or 1 (First) when
towing up or down steep hills. This will eliminate
excessive downshifting and upshifting for
optimum fuel economy and transaxle cooling.
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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 Ser vice Guide for more information.
Trailer towing tips
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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, drive
slightly beyond the normal turning point so the
trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.
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Allow more room 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.
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When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in
hot weather, place the gearshift in P (Park) and
increase idle speed. This aids engine cooling and
air conditioner efficiency.
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel
chocks under the trailer’s wheels.
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| Categories | Ford Manuals, Ford Taurus Manuals |
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| Document Type | Free Auto PDF Manual Download |
| Model Year | 1997 |
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| Publisher | ford.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Ford Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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