Ford 1999 Windstar User Manual download pdf (Page 162)

TRAILER TOWING

Trailer towing with your vehicle requires the optional trailer tow

electrical package and may require the use of an additional medium duty

trailer tow option package.

Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine,

transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to

maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment

while towing.

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:

• Stay within your vehicle’s load limits. If exceeded, cargo should be

removed from the trailer and/or the vehicle until all weights are within

specified limits.

• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer to Preparing to

tow in this chapter.

• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving

while you tow in this chapter.

• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to

Special Operating Conditions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide.

• Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km

(500 miles).

• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the

proper installation and adjustment specifications.

If your vehicle is equipped with the optional heavy duty trailer tow

wiring, it is pre-wired for trailer towing. An electrical connector is

provided under the instrument panel for installing a customer-supplied

electric brake controller. Another electrical connector is provided at the

hitch. This connector provides power to the trailer for taillamps, stop

and turn lamps, back up lamps, battery charge, electric brakes (when a

customer provided controller is installed) and ground. The kit included

with your vehicle provides you with adaptors to attach the brake

controller and convert the hitch connector for Class I trailer usage.

Driving

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Ford 1999 Windstar User Manual Page 162