When Towing A Trailer - Ford F150 1997 Owner's Manual

mph) with a trailer while towing in
hilly country or on hot days.
Speed control may shut off if you
are towing on very long, steep
grades.

When towing a trailer

If equipped with an automatic
transmission, use D (Drive) rather
than (Overdrive) while towing
D
up or down steep hills. This will
eliminate excessive downshifting
and upshifting for optimum fuel
economy and transmission cooling.
If equipped with a manual
transmission, use 4 (Fourth) rather
than D (Overdrive).
• Anticipate stops and brake
gradually.
Driving
OVERDRIVE OFF
D
1 3
2 4 R
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