Lincoln Aviator: Towing / Towing a Trailer
WARNING: Towing trailers
beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit
of your vehicle and could result in
engine damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.
WARNING: Do not exceed the
GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
Your vehicle may have electrical items,
such as fuses or relays, related to
towing.
Your vehicle's load capacity designation
is by weight, not by volume, so you
cannot necessarily use all available
space when loading a vehicle or trailer.
Towing a trailer places an extra load on
your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle,
brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect
these components periodically during,
and after, any towing operation.
Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer movement
affects your vehicle when driving:
- Load the heaviest items closest to
the trailer floor.
- Load the heaviest items centered
between the left and right side trailer
tires.
- Load the heaviest items above the
trailer axles or just slightly forward
toward the trailer tongue. Do not
allow the final trailer tongue weight
to go above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight.
- Select a ball mount with the correct
rise or drop and load capacity. When
both the loaded vehicle and trailer
are connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly angled
down toward your vehicle, when
viewed from the side.
When driving with a trailer or payload, a
slight takeoff vibration or shudder may
be present due to the increased payload
weight. Additional information regarding
proper trailer loading and setting your
vehicle up for towing is located in
another chapter of this manual.
You can also find information in the RV
& Trailer Towing Guide available at your
authorized dealer, or online.

WARNING: Turning off trailer sway
control increases the risk of loss of vehicle
control, serious injury or death. Ford does
not recommend disabling this feature
except in situations where speed reduction
may be detrimental (such as hill climbing),
the driver has significant trailer towing
experience, and can control trailer sway
and maintain safe operation...
Other information:
Overview
Item
Description
1
Transmission fluid pump drive gear
2
Transmission fluid pump idler gear
3
Transmission fluid pump assembly
4
Transmission fluid filter
The
transmission fluid in the sump area at the bottom of the transmission
case flows through a transmission fluid filter to the pump assembly...
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
PCM
P0504:00
Brake Switch A / B Correlation: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test B
PCM
P0572:00
Brake Switch "A" Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test B
PCM
P0573:00
Brake Switch "A" Circuit High: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test B
PCM
P1703:00
Brake Switch Out Of Self - Test Range: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test B
PCM
P1935:00
Brake Switch/Sensor Signal: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test B
SIMA
P0564:11
Cruise Control Multi-Function Input "A" Circuit: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test A
SIMA
P0564:12
Cruise Control Mulit-Function Input "A" Circuit: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test A
SIMA
P0564:13
Cruise Control Mulit-Function Input "A" Circuit: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test A
SIMA
P0589:11
Cruise Control Multi-Function Input "B" Circuit: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test A
SIMA
P0589:12
Cruise Control Mulit-Function Input "B" Circuit: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test A
SIMA
P0589:13
Cruise Control Mulit-Function Input "B" Circuit: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test A
Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...