Ford F-150 Owner's Manual page 212

D (Drive) with Tow/Haul On
The Tow/Haul feature improves transmission operation when towing a
trailer or a heavy load. All transmission gear ranges are available when
using Tow/Haul.
Tow/Haul can be activated by pressing the transmission control switch on
the end of the gearshift lever (column-shift transmission) or on the side
of the gearshift lever (floor-shift transmission).
Tow/haul delays upshifts to reduce frequency of transmission shifting.
Tow/haul also provides engine braking in all forward gears when the
transmission is in the D (Drive) position; this engine braking will slow the
vehicle and assist the driver in controlling the vehicle when descending a
grade. Depending on driving conditions and load conditions, the transmission
may downshift, slow the vehicle and control the vehicle speed when
descending a hill, without the accelerator pedal being pressed. The amount
of downshift braking provided will vary based upon the amount the brake
pedal is pressed.
To deactivate the tow/haul feature and return to normal driving mode,
press the button on the end of the gearshift lever. The TOW HAUL light
will no longer be illuminated. Tow/haul will also deactivate when the
vehicle is powered down.
2013 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, February 2013
USA (fus)
Transmission
• Column-shift transmission
• Floor-shift transmission
The TOW HAUL indicator light will
illuminate in the instrument cluster.
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