Ford F-150 Utility Trailer User Manual


 
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This fully integrated system arms you with
sophisticated technology to offer you optimum
control and effortless towing:
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) and
Upfitter Switches
• Provides trailer braking
proportioned to vehicle
braking
• Uses braking input,
vehicle speed and
ABS logic to balance
the performance of
the truck brakes and
electric trailer brakes
• Redesigned user-friendly display indicates gain,
TBC output and trailer connection status, including
disconnect alarm and message center warning
TorqShift
®
5-speed Automatic Transmission
with Tow/Haul Mode
• Improved for 2008 with a beefed-up torque converter
and stronger gear sets
• Engineered to handle highest torque loads and most
demanding work conditions
• Selectable Tow/Haul mode adjusts transmission
operation to match towing and hauling demand,
reduces gear hunting, improves power delivery and
engages engine braking to help control speed when
descending hills
New Class-Exclusive PowerScope
Trailer
Tow Mirrors
• Adjust, fold and telescope almost 3 inches on
each side of the truck at the touch of a switch for
expanded rearward field of vision around trailers
• Include heated glass, integrated turn signals and
clearance lamps
F-350/F-450/F-550
Super Duty
®
Chassis Cabs
TASK MASTERS – The new F-Series Super Duty Chassis
Cabs are more ready than ever to take on the toughest
towing jobs and the most aggressive payloads. Now
enhanced by the most powerful, cleanest and quietest
Ford Truck diesel ever offered – the all-new 6.4L Power
Stroke
®
V8 Turbo Diesel – they can master almost any
task. These monsters can pull conventional trailers as
heavy as 16,000 pounds and fifth-wheel trailers all the
way up to 24,500 pounds.
Ford Exclusive
TowCommand System (91T)
From military service to small business support to towing your recreational
vehicle, Ranger is the compact pickup that consistently gets the call.
Ranger’s mix of capability, reliability, durability and tremendous value are
the exact attributes needed to get the job done! It’ll work hard all week
hauling serious cargo. When properly equipped, you’re ready to pull a utility
trailer, a bass boat or any load up to 6,000 pounds.
Ranger gives you the rugged reliability to tackle task after task with
confidence. That’s due in no small part to its Built Ford Tough
®
construction. From a bedrock-solid steel frame, to stout braking and
suspension systems, Ranger is designed to deliver legendary Ford pickup
capability and durability – mile after mile – year after year.
And for everyone concerned about high gas prices, the fuel-efficient
16-valve 2.3L DOHC four-cylinder engine produces solid horsepower
and some of the best mileage numbers of any compact pickup engine in
America. It delivers up to an EPA-estimated 26 mpg (highway).
For top of the line power, you can choose the optional 4.0L SOHC V6 engine.
It delivers serious towing, hauling and even rock-crawling capability with
207 hp and 238 lb-ft of torque on tap.
Other 2008 features include:
Four Series Choices – to meet a wide variety of needs
XL – Entry-level workhorse
XLT – Comfortably equipped for multi-purpose use
SPORT – “Made you look” style delivers the best of both fun and work
FX4/OFF-ROAD – A hot-looking and powerfully rugged performer
Regular Cab (6’ and 7’ box lengths) and 2-door/4-door SuperCab Models
for maximum versatility.
Three Engine Choices – all with 100,000-mile tune-up intervals:*
– 2.3L DOHC I4 with 143 hp and 154 lb-ft of torque
– 3.0L OHV V6 with 148 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque
– 4.0L SOHC V6 with 207 hp and 238 lb-ft of torque
Built Ford Tough Component Package (68B) – Includes three must-have
features; Limited slip rear-axle, Payload Package #2 and Trailer tow, class
III, in a capable truck when it comes to towing, hauling and climbing grade
(available on select series).
Standard 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes provide impressive stopping power and
support heavy hauling and towing.
Big Capabilities in a Smaller Package
*Under normal driving conditions with routine fluid/filter changes.
For More Information on Any of These Ford Trucks, See the Appropriate Brochure at Your Ford Dealer or Visit www.fordvehicles.com.
Ford Ranger
Metric Conversion – To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in kilometers, multiply miles by 1.6; to obtain information in centimeters, multiply inches by 2.54.