Engine braking on 2017 F150 5.0L
I have a 2017 F150 with the 5.0 engine. When I tow my TT in tow haul mode, it seems to me that Ford has overdone it with the engine braking. As I apply the brakes, it downshifts really hard and revs ...
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plasticmaster wrote:
When towing on flat terrain and taking an exit off the interstate, I would prefer it not do the insane downshifting. In this situation, I've been turning off tow haul as I take the exit cause I have plenty of time to stop.
In my experience, the Ford T/H mode works great, while using as described above. I would question, if your trailer brakes are working properly, adjusted properly, to help slow to a level stop?
If you are pumping the truck pedal, it will continue to downshift, which should not be necessary on level ground, and the length of most exits.
Jerry
