Connecting a Trailer - Connecting a Trailer

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Connecting a Trailer

Recognizing a Trailer

Attach the trailer and wiring connector to your vehicle.

Switch on your vehicle.

Set up a profile for the trailer using the touchscreen.

Note: If your vehicle does not recognize the trailer, press and hold the brake pedal for a few seconds.

Note: Trailer profiles store trailer types, dimensions, preferences, trailer specific mileage and fuel economy.

Note: Disabling the trailer detection notification makes the default trailer profile active when a connection is detected.

When attaching the trailer wiring connector to your vehicle, only use a proper fitting connector that works with the vehicle and trailer functions.

Safety Chains

Install trailer safety chains to the trailer hitch as recommended by the manufacturer. Cross the chains under the trailer coupler and allow enough slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow the chains to drag on the ground.

Note: Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Always connect the safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of your trailer hitch.

If the trailer safety chain hook has a latch, make sure the latch is fully closed.

Trailer Connection Checklist

Press Features on the touchscreen.

Press Towing.

Press Connection Checklist.

Trailer Light Check

WARNING: Never connect any trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this may damage the electrical system resulting in fire. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for assistance in proper trailer tow wiring installation. Additional electrical equipment may be required.

Perform a trailer light illumination sequence to confirm that all lights are functioning by using the FordPass app.

Note: The FordPass app allows one person to confirm that all lights are functioning.

Electronic Park Hold

Applies the electronic parking brake when you shift to park (P).

The electronic park hold button illuminates when activated.

The feature prevents your vehicle from moving in any direction when you are aligned with your trailer coupler and shift to park (P).

Note: The feature is active for the current key cycle.

You can also press a zoom button when using the camera views to switch the feature on.

Trailer Connection Alarm

The alarm is set when the following occur:

Your vehicle detects the trailer.
Your vehicle is locked.
The alarm is armed.

When the trailer is disconnected in this state, the vehicle alarm sounds and an alert is sent to your FordPass app.

Note: For reliable trailer detection, the trailer’s lamps must be SAE certified for each intended purpose.

Note: If the trailer is not compatible with the feature, the turn signals flash twice.

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