Should I use cruise control while towing a travel trailer

CavemanCharlie wrote:

temccarthy1 wrote:

Acdii wrote:
I use it myself, my only word of advice, depending on the truck, turn it off going up a mountain. I have an F150 EB, my last truck was also one, but had 3.15 gears. I had the cruise set at 65MPH coming out of Denver, hit that first 6% grade and that little EB held the speed limit great, but it got way too hot doing so.

On regular hills, and slight grades up to 5%, the EB with Cruise on will maintain the speed limit, no matter what it is, 55, 65, 75, and will do it going up 6 & 7% grades as well, but best to not use cruise and keep an eye on the trans and coolant temps.

temccarthy1 wrote:

Several of you with Fords mention using " tow mode" I have a 2013 Expedition XLT with 5.4 V8. I see "anti sway" in my set up options but not "tow-mode" Is it there someplace or not available on an Expedition?

Look on the end of your shift knob on the column shifter, if you have tow/haul mode there will be a button there marked as such.

My shifter is on the center console and does not have any tow mode button on it anywhere.

I downloaded your owners manual and found this statement :

If your transmission is equipped with a Grade Assist or Tow/Haul
feature, use this feature when towing. This provides engine braking
and helps eliminate excessive transmission shifting for optimum fuel
economy and transmission cooling.


I noticed that it said ; IF ; maybe you do not have Tow Mode on your vehicle. Check your owners manual more closely then I did and ask you local dealer.

THANKS for taking the time to look that up Caveman! I will check my manual further! Much obliged!