Tow vehicle - 2013 ford escape ecoboost
Hello, This is my first post and joined as i can't find to seem many posts for this new vehicle. I purchased a 2013 ford escape SE and have some questoins about towing. I'm in the market to purcha...
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Francesca Knowles wrote:
That Escape towing guide is certainly informative about the vehicle, but...I have a real problem with its language as to proper braking during a sway event.
Since WHEN is this good advice???:Ford wrote:
– If your trailer starts to sway, apply brake pedal gradually. The sliding lever on the TBC should be used only for manual activation of trailer brakes when adjusting the gain. Misuse, such as application during trailer sway, could cause instability of trailer and/or tow vehicle
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The bolded above is great advice. Smooth inputs are ALWAYS a good idea, wether racing a sports car, or towing a trailer.
Applying trailer brakes only at the wrong time could certainly cause instability, so it is in there as a CYA, lawyer speak.
