Towing; Towing A Trailer; Steep Gradients; Trailer Tow Module - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

TOWING A TRAILER

WARNINGS
Do not exceed the maximum gross
train weight stated in the table.
Maximum permissible axle loads are
not to be exceeded while towing and
transporting.
Do not exceed a speed of 100 km/h
(62 mph) when towing with a laden
weight greater than 3000 kg (6613
lbs).
Note: Vehicles equipped with electronic
stability programme (ESP) have trailer
stability control included. See Stability
Control (page 102).
Place loads as low and central to the
axle(s) of the trailer as possible. If you are
towing with an unladen vehicle, the load
in the trailer should be placed toward the
nose, within the maximum nose load, as
this gives the best stability.
The stability of the vehicle to trailer
combination is very much dependant on
the quality of the trailer.
The maximum vehicle and trailer payloads
represent technically binding values for
gradients up to 12% and at an altitude of
1000 meters (3281 feet) above sea level.
In high altitude regions, thinner atmosphere
can reduce performance so the following
restrictions will apply:
In high altitude regions above 1000 meters
(3281 feet), the stipulated maximum
permitted gross train weight must be
reduced by 10% for every additional 1000
meters (3281 feet).
Ranger (TKE) Vehicles Built From: 03-12-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013

Towing

Steep gradients

The overrun brake on a trailer is not
controlled by the anti-lock braking
system.
Change down a gear before you reach a
steep downhill gradient.

Trailer tow module

Vehicles with a factory fitted tow bar also
comes with a trailer plug control module
for lighting. In addition to the trailer plug
functionality, the trailer plug control
module protects the primary electrical
circuits of the vehicle from electrical
concerns or failures that the trailer may
experience.
For vehicles without tow bar as a standard
feature, a genuine Ford accessory trailer
tow electrical kit has been developed to
enable a tow bar to be installed. The kit
comprises of the trailer plug control
module, trailer plug, wiring and associated
hardware components.
Once the kit is installed, the vehicle must
be configured. This configuration can be
performed by your Ford authorised dealer.
Note: Ensure that the indicator and brake
lamps do not flicker with engine running
while using a trailer with low power LED
lamps.
To overcome flickering and to ensure the
correct operation of the rear parking aid, a
trailer patch harness should be connected
between the trailer and the vehicle.
Do not connect the trailer patch
harness to the vehicle when the trailer
is not connected.
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WARNING
CAUTION