2008 Ford F250 Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 253

Tires, Wheels and Loading Backing up • Practice backing up, particularly if you are a novice. Turn the steering wheel to the right to move the trailer's rear end to the right. • Sharp steering movements may cause the trailer to jackknife or go out of control. Tires • All trailer tires should be of the same size, and construction. • Select tires that meet the trailer loading requirements. • Always check tow vehicle and trailer tire pressure before towing. Launching or retrieving a boat When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval, • Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. • Do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above the bottom edge of the rear bumper. • Disconnect the trailer tow electrical connector to prevent blown fuses caused by water entering into your trailer's electrical wiring. Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter critical vehicle components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace front and rear axle lubricants any time the axles have been submerged in water. Axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked unless a leak is suspected. RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing. An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged. 253 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)