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Towing 163 Procedure for Adjusting Gain Note: Only perform this procedure in a traffic-free environment at speeds of approximately 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h). The gain setting sets the trailer brake controller for the specific towing condition. You should change the setting as towing conditions change. Changes to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle load, road conditions and weather. The gain should be set to provide the maximum trailer braking assistance while making sure the trailer wheels do not lock when using the brakes. Locked trailer wheels may lead to trailer instability. 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition, functioning normally and properly adjusted. See your trailer dealer if necessary. 2. Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according to the trailer manufacturer's instructions. 3. When you plug in a trailer with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes, TRAILER CONNECTED appears in the information display. 4. Use the gain adjustment (+ and -) buttons to increase or decrease the gain setting to the desired starting point. A gain setting of 6.0 is a good starting point for heavier loads. 5. In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on a dry, level surface at a speed of 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h) and squeeze the manual control lever completely. 6. If the trailer wheels lock up, indicated by squealing tires, reduce the gain setting. If the trailer wheels turn freely, increase the gain setting. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the gain setting is at a point just below trailer wheel lock-up. If towing a heavier trailer, trailer wheel lock-up may not be attainable even with the maximum gain setting of 10. Explanation of Information Display Warning Messages Note: An authorized dealer can diagnose the trailer brake controller to determine exactly which trailer fault has occurred. However, your Ford warranty does not cover this diagnosis if the fault is with the trailer. TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT: Displays in response to faults sensed by the trailer brake controller, accompanied by a single chime. If this message appears, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. The controller may still function, but performance may be degraded. 2013 Econoline (eco) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, May 2013 USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Introduction	9
ABOUT THIS MANUAL	9
Protecting the Environment	9
SYMBOL GLOSSARY	10
DATA RECORDING	11
Service Data Recording	11
Event Data Recording	12
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65	13
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	13
FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)	14
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION	14
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs	14
Collision Repairs	14
Warranty on Replacement Parts	14
SPECIAL NOTICES	15
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	15
Special Instructions	15
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	15
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	15
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT	16
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	17
Child Safety	18
GENERAL INFORMATION	18
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING	20
BOOSTER SEATS	22
Types of Booster Seats	23
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS	25
Child Seats	25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts	25
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)	29
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats	32
Using Tether Straps	32
Front passenger seating position	33
Second Row Bucket Seats	34
Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Row Bench Seats	35
Safety Belts	36
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	36
FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS	38
Restraint of Pregnant Women	38
Safety Belt Locking Modes	39
Vehicle Sensitive Mode	39
Automatic Locking Mode	40
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	40
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	40
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode	40
Safety Belt Extension Assembly	40
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT	41
SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME	41
Conditions of Operation	41
SAFETY BELT-MINDER®	42
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder® Feature	43
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE	44
Supplementary Restraints System	45
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	45
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™	46
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS	47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment	48
Children and Airbags	48
Passenger Airbag ON and OFF Switch (If Equipped)	49
Turning the Passenger Airbag Off	49
Turning the Passenger Airbag Back On	50
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Deactivation Criteria (excluding Canada)	51
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria (Canada Only)	53
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR	54
AIRBAG DISPOSAL	55
Keys and Remote Control	56
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES	56
REMOTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	57
Replacing the Battery	57
Car Finder	58
Sounding a Panic Alarm	58
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL	58
Reprogramming Your Remote Controls	59
Locks	60
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING	60
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)	60
Remote Control (If Equipped)	60
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)	60
Locking the Doors	60
Memory Lock	60
Autolock and Unlock	61
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock	61
Illuminated Entry	62
Rear Cargo Door Lock (If Equipped)	62
E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ (If Equipped)	62
System Features	62
System Procedure – Power Door Locks	63
System Procedure – Manual Door Locks	63
Emergency Lock Release	63
Security	65
SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	65
Anti-Theft Indicator	65
Automatic Arming	65
Automatic Disarming	65
Replacement Keys	66
Programming a Spare Key	66
Steering Wheel	68
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL	68
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	68
CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	68
Wipers and Washers	69
WINDSHIELD WIPERS	69
WINDSHIELD WASHERS	69
Lighting	70
LIGHTING CONTROL	70
High Beams	70
Headlamp Flasher	70
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER	71
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) (IF EQUIPPED)	71
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	72
INTERIOR LAMPS	72
Dome Lamps with Rear Headliner (If Equipped)	72
Cargo Lamps	72
Front and Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps (If Equipped)	73
Windows and Mirrors	74
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	74
One-Touch Down	74
Accessory Delay	74
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	75
Power Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)	75
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors	75
Telescoping Mirror (If Equipped)	75
Spotter Mirror (If Equipped)	75
On Standard Mirror	76
On Telescoping Mirror	76
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)	76
INTERIOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	77
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)	78
SUN VISORS	78
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)	78
Instrument Cluster	79
GAUGES	79
Fuel Gauge	79
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	80
Battery Voltage Gauge:	80
Information Display	80
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	80
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS	80
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS	84
Key In Ignition Warning Chime	84
Headlamps On Warning Chime	84
Parking Brake On Warning Chime	84
Information Displays	85
GENERAL INFORMATION	85
Information Display Controls	85
System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization	86
INFORMATION MESSAGES	90
Climate Control	93
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM	93
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL	94
REAR FAN SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	95
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE INTERIOR CLIMATE	95
General Hints	95
Heating the Interior Quickly	95
Recommended Settings for Heating	96
Cooling the Interior Quickly	96
Recommended Settings for Cooling	96
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods during Extreme High Ambient Temperatures	96
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather	96
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel and Floor Positions	97
Seats	98
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION	98
HEAD RESTRAINTS	99
MANUAL SEATS	99
POWER SEATS	101
REAR SEATS	101
Rear Captains Chair (Passenger Side Only)	101
Quick-Release Captains Chair (Seven Passenger Configuration-Second Row Only)	102
Rear Bench Seat	103
Auxiliary Power Points	106
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS	106
Locations	106
	110
IGNITION SWITCH	110
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE	110
Vehicles with an Ignition Key	111
Vehicles with Keyless Start	111
Fast Restart (Vehicles with Keyless Start)	112
Failure to Start	112
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle Is Stationary	112
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle Is Moving	112
Cold Weather Starting (Flexible Fuel Vehicles Only)	113
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes	114
Important Ventilating Information	114
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	114
Using the Engine Block Heater	115
Fuel and Refueling	116
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	116
FUEL QUALITY	117
Choosing the Right Fuel	117
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)	117
Octane Recommendations	118
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	118
REFUELING	119
Fuel Filler Cap	119
FUEL CONSUMPTION	120
Filling the Tank	120
Calculating Fuel Economy	121
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	121
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)	123
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing	124
Transmission	125
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	125
Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the 4–Speed Automatic Transmission	125
Understanding the Shift Positions of the 5–Speed Automatic Transmission (If Equipped - 5.4L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines Only)	128
Brake-Shift Interlock	130
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow	131
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning	132
AXLE INFORMATION	132
Traction-Lok axle (if equipped)	132
Brakes	133
GENERAL INFORMATION	133
Brake Over Accelerator	133
Anti-Lock Brake System	133
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES	134
PARKING BRAKE	134
Traction Control	135
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	135
USING TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	135
System indicator lights and messages	135
Stability Control	136
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	136
USING ADVANCETRAC® WITH RSC® (IF EQUIPPED)	138
Parking Aids	139
SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	139
Using the Rear Sensing System	140
REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	140
Using the Rear View Camera System	141
Adjusting the Rear View Camera Settings	142
Guidelines and the Centerline	142
Visual Park Aid Alert	143
Manual Zoom	144
Rear Camera Delay	144
Cruise Control	145
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	145
USING CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	145
Switching Cruise Control On	145
Setting a Speed	145
Changing the Set Speed	146
Canceling the Set Speed	146
Resuming the Set Speed	146
Switching Cruise Control Off	146
Driving Aids	147
STEERING	147
Load Carrying	148
LOAD LIMIT	148
Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer	148
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles	154
Towing	155
TOWING A TRAILER	155
Load Placement	155
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS	155
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS	159
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Package and 7–Pin Connector)	160
Hitches	160
Weight-Distributing Hitches	160
Safety Chains	161
Trailer Brakes	161
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped)	162
Procedure for Adjusting Gain	164
Explanation of Information Display Warning Messages	164
Points to Remember	165
Trailer Lamps	166
Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)	166
Before Towing a Trailer	166
When Towing a Trailer	166
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)	167
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE	168
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS	169
Emergency Towing	169
Recreational Towing	169
Driving Hints	170
PREPARING TO DRIVE	170
Vehicle stability and handling	170
Emergency Maneuvers	171
BREAKING-IN	172
ECONOMICAL DRIVING	172
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	173
FLOOR MATS	174
Roadside Emergencies	176
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	176
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance	176
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Using Roadside Assistance	177
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside Assistance	177
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance	177
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	178
Fuel Pump Shut-off	178
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE	179
Preparing Your Vehicle	179
Connecting the Jumper Cables	180
Jump Starting	180
Removing the Jumper Cables	181
Customer Assistance	182
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	182
Away from Home	182
Additional Assistance	183
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	184
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	185
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	186
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	186
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	188
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual	188
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	189
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	189
Fuses	190
CHANGING A FUSE	190
Fuses	190
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color	190
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART	191
Power Distribution Box	191
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel	195
Maintenance	199
GENERAL INFORMATION	199
Precautions	199
Working with the Engine Off	199
Working with the Engine On	199
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD	200
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW	201
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK	202
ENGINE OIL CHECK	202
Adding Engine Oil	203
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK	203
Checking the Engine Coolant	203
Adding Engine Coolant	204
Recycled Engine Coolant	205
Severe Climates	205
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling	206
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works	206
When Fail-Safe Mode is Activated	207
TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK	208
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)	208
Low Fluid Level	209
Correct Fluid Level	210
High Fluid Level	212
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels	213
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter	215
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	215
BRAKE FLUID CHECK	215
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK	216
FUEL FILTER	216
WASHER FLUID CHECK	216
CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY	217
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES	220
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	220
AIR FILTER CHECK	220
Changing the Air Filter Element	221
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS	222
Vertical and Horizontal Aim Adjustment (Sealed Beam Headlamps)	222
Vertical Aim Adjustment (Aerodynamic Headlamps)	223
CHANGING A BULB	225
Lamp Assembly Condensation	225
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)	225
Replacing Headlamps (Sealed Beam)	226
Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Bulbs	227
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs	228
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs	229
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs	229
Replacing Stop, Turn, Tail, Side Marker, and Backup Lamp Bulbs	230
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART	231
Vehicle Care	232
GENERAL INFORMATION	232
CLEANING PRODUCTS	232
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR	232
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)	233
Exterior Chrome	233
Underbody	233
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts	233
WAXING	234
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE	234
CLEANING THE ENGINE	234
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	235
CLEANING THE INTERIOR	236
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS	236
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	237
CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS	238
VEHICLE STORAGE	238
Removing Vehicle from Storage	240
Wheels and Tires	241
GENERAL INFORMATION	241
Notice to Utility Vehicle, Van and Truck Owners	241
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles	242
TIRE CARE	243
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading	243
Treadwear	243
Traction AA A B C	244
Temperature A B C	244
Glossary of Tire Terminology	244
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	246
Information on P Type Tires	246
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires	249
Information on T Type Tires	250
Location of the Tire Label	250
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	251
Tire Inflation Information	253
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems	255
Tire Wear	256
Damage	256
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number	257
Tire Replacement Requirements	257
Safety Practices	258
Highway Hazards	259
Tire and Wheel Alignment	259
Tire Rotation	260
USING SNOW CHAINS	261
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM	262
Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System	263
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System	264
When your temporary spare tire is installed	264
When you believe your system is not operating properly	265
When inflating your tires	266
How temperature affects your tire pressure	266
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure	267
Overview	267
Performing the System Reset Procedure	268
Full-size matching spare tire and wheel information	269
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL	269
Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information	270
Tire Change Procedure	271
Replacing the Tire	274
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire	276
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS	277
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications	277
Capacities and Specifications	279
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS	279
Engine Drivebelt Routing	279
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS	281
MOTORCRAFT® PART NUMBERS	286
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	286
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL	287
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL	287
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATION	288
Accessories	289
ACCESSORIES	289
Exterior style	289
Interior style	289
Lifestyle	289
Peace of mind	290
AUXILIARY SWITCHES (IF EQUIPPED)	291
Ford Extended Service Plan	292
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS	292
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. only)	292
Ford ESP can quickly pay for itself	292
Coverage for up to 500+ covered components	292
Rental Car Reimbursement	292
Roadside Assistance	293
Transferable Coverage	293
Avoid the Rising cost of vehicle maintenance	293
Interest Free Financing Options Available	294
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)	294
Audio System	295
GENERAL INFORMATION	295
Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors	295
CD and CD Player Information	295
MP3 Track and Folder Structure	296
AM/FM	297
AM/FM/CD WITH SYNC®	298
SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED)	300
Satellite Radio Channels	300
Satellite Radio Reception Factors	301
Sirius Satellite Radio Service	301
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)	302
Troubleshooting	302
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK	303
USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)	305
SYNC®	306
GENERAL INFORMATION	307
Support	307
SYNC Owner Account	307
Driving Restrictions	307
Safety Information	307
Privacy Information	308
USING VOICE RECOGNITION	309
Initiating a Voice Session	309
System Interaction and Feedback	309
Adjusting the Interaction Level	310
Helpful Hints	310
USING SYNC WITH YOUR PHONE	311
Pairing a Phone for the First Time	311
Pairing Subsequent Phones	312
Phone Voice Commands	312
Making Calls	314
Receiving Calls	314
Phone Options during an Active Call	315
Accessing Features through the Phone Menu	317
Text Messaging	318
Receiving a Text Message	319
Sending, Downloading and Deleting Your Text Messages	319
Accessing Your Phone Settings	321
System Settings	323
Bluetooth Devices Menu Options	323
Advanced Menu Options	324
SYNC APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES (IF EQUIPPED)	326
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Procedure for Adjusting Gain

Note:

Only perform this procedure in a traffic-free environment at

speeds of approximately 20–25 mph (30–40 km/h).

The gain setting sets the trailer brake controller for the specific towing

condition. You should change the setting as towing conditions change.

Changes to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle load, road

conditions and weather.

The gain should be set to provide the maximum trailer braking assistance

while making sure the trailer wheels do not lock when using the brakes.

Locked trailer wheels may lead to trailer instability.

Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition,

functioning normally and properly adjusted. See your trailer dealer if

necessary.

Hook up the trailer and make the electrical connections according to

the trailer manufacturer’s instructions.

When you plug in a trailer with electric or electric-over-hydraulic

brakes,

TRAILER CONNECTED

appears in the information display.

Use the gain adjustment (+ and -) buttons to increase or decrease

the gain setting to the desired starting point. A gain setting of 6.0 is a

good starting point for heavier loads.

In a traffic-free environment, tow the trailer on a dry, level surface at

a speed of 20–25 mph (30–40 km/h) and squeeze the manual control

lever completely.

If the trailer wheels lock up, indicated by squealing tires, reduce the

gain setting. If the trailer wheels turn freely, increase the gain setting.

Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the gain setting is at a point just below

trailer wheel lock-up. If towing a heavier trailer, trailer wheel lock-up

may not be attainable even with the maximum gain setting of 10.

Explanation of Information Display Warning Messages

Note:

An authorized dealer can diagnose the trailer brake controller to

determine exactly which trailer fault has occurred. However, your Ford

warranty does

not

cover this diagnosis if the fault is with the trailer.

TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT:

Displays in response to faults

sensed by the trailer brake controller, accompanied by a single chime. If

this message appears, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible

for diagnosis and repair. The controller may still function, but

performance may be degraded.

Towing

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2013 Econoline

(eco)

Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, May 2013

USA

(fus)