Ford 1998 Taurus User Manual download pdf (Page 107)

Servicing after towing

If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle

will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to

the Severe Duty Schedule in your “Service Guide”

for more information.

Trailer towing tips

• Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an

area before starting on a trip to get the feel of the

vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make

wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs

and other obstacles.

• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer

attached.

• The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of

the loaded trailer weight.

• After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles),

thoroughly check your hitch, electrical

connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.

• When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in

hot weather, place the gearshift in P (Park) and

increase idle speed. This aids engine cooling and

air conditioner efficiency.

• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a

grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel

chocks under the trailer’s wheels.

Driving

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Ford 1998 Taurus User Manual Page 107