Recognizing a Trailer
  1. Attach the trailer and wiring connector to your vehicle.
  1. Switch on your vehicle.
  1. 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 type, dimensions, preferences, trailer specific mileage and range estimation.
Note:   Trailer profiles allow you to configure trailer maintenance reminders through distance or time in service.
Note:   Disabling the trailer detection notification makes the default trailer profile active when a connection is detected.
Note:   When setting a trailer profile as active, Tow/Haul Drive Mode is automatically enabled by default. You can disable this function by turning off the toggle for Tow/Haul Drive Mode on the trailer profile menu settings.
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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.
Trailer Safety Chain Installation
If the trailer safety chain hook has a latch, make sure the latch is fully closed.
Trailer Connection Checklist
  1. From the apps menu, press Towing.  See   Center Display. 
  1. Press Connection Checklist.
Electronic Park Hold
Park Hold Button  Applies the electronic parking brake when you shift into 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 into 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.
Switching the Trailer Connection Alarm On and Off
  1. From the apps menu, press Towing.  See   Center Display. 
  1. Press the currently active trailer's name.
  1. Switch Trailer Connection Alarm on or off.
Note:   The alarm disables by default. If the system detects a trailer, it can be configured.
Note:   Settings are applicable only for the selected trailer profile.
Trailer Connector Battery Lead
The trailer receives power from the vehicle trailer connector battery lead when the following occurs:
  • Your vehicle is in accessory mode or switched on.
  • The trailer wiring connector is free of corrosion or other damage.
  • The vehicle battery is not low.
  • When the trailer has a battery:The trailer battery voltage is within 5 volts of the vehicle battery voltage.When you have the trailer battery properly connected.

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