Towing; Towing A Trailer; Trailer Sway Control; Towing Points - Ford TRANSIT CUSTOM Owner's Manual

TOWING A TRAILER

WARNINGS
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h).
The rear tyre pressures must be
increased by 3 psi (0.2 bar) above
specification. See Technical
Specifications (page 169). Make sure the
pressure does not exceed the maximum
pressure stated on the tyre sidewall.
Do not exceed the maximum gross
train weight stated on your vehicle
identification plate. See Vehicle
Identification Plate (page 171).
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible nose weight (vertical
weight on the tow ball) of 247
pounds (112 kilogrammes).
Note: Not all vehicles are suitable or
approved to have tow bars fitted. See an
authorised dealer for further information.
Place loads as low as possible and central
to the axle(s) of your trailer. If you are
towing with an unladen vehicle, the load
in your trailer should be placed toward the
nose, within the maximum nose load, as
this gives the best stability.
The stability of your vehicle to trailer
combination is very much dependent on
the quality of the trailer.
In high altitude regions above 3281 feet
(1000 metres), the stipulated maximum
permitted gross train weight must be
reduced by 10% for every extra 3281 feet
(1000 metres).

Steep Gradients

WARNING
The anti-lock braking system does
not control the overrun brake on the
trailer.
Transit Custom (TTF) Vehicles Built From: 14-01-2013

Towing

Use a low gear when descending a steep
downhill gradient.

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL

Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it once it begins.
Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.
Note: In some cases, if your vehicle speed
is too high, the system may turn on multiple
times, gradually reducing your vehicle speed.
This feature applies your vehicle brakes at
individual wheels and if necessary, reduces
engine power. If the trailer begins to sway,
the traction control warning lamp flashes
and a message will be shown in the
display. The first thing to do is slow your
vehicle down, then pull safely to the side
of the road and check for correct tongue
load and trailer load distribution. See Load
Carrying (page 117).

TOWING POINTS

Switch the ignition off before
removing the towing hook. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury.
The towing hook may be hot. Take
care when removing it from the
engine compartment storage
location. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury.
The towing hook has a left-hand
thread. Turn it anticlockwise to
install it. Make sure that it is fully
tightened. Failure to do so could result in
the towing hook becoming loose.
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WARNINGS