Trailer Hitching Assistance (If Equipped) - Trailer Hitching Assistance Limitations

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Trailer Hitching Assistance Limitations

The system could not function, or could function with reduced performance, during the following:

When using trailer hitching assistance in tall grass and weeds.
When safety chains, cables or wiring are dangling near the coupler.
When using trailer hitching assistance on slippery surfaces.
When using hitches that raise the hitch ball more than 4 in (10 cm), lower the hitch ball by more than 6 in (16 cm) or extend the hitch ball away from the vehicle more than 12 in (30 cm).
When using hitches that are less than 10 in (25 cm) from the ground.
When using objects taller than 8 in (20 cm), such as large blocks under the jack stand.
When you park the trailer on surfaces that are similar in color to the trailer coupler and hitch ball.A black coupler or hitch ball over a dark asphalt surface.A light color coupler or hitch ball over a light concrete surface.
When there are low or no light sources, such as at night.
The system may not work accurately during cold weather conditions. If this occurs, allow the vehicle to reach optimal temperature to resume operation.

For additional information, refer to the Ford Support website.

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