Servicing after towing; Trailer towing tips- Page 107

1998 Ford Taurus User Manual

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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.

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  • Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination.
  • 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.
  • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.