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:
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
P00FE:00
EVAP System Tank Vapor Line Restricted/Blocked: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P043E:00
EVAP System Leak Detection Reference Orifice Low Flow: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P043F:00
EVAP System Leak Detection Reference Orifice High Flow: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0442:00
EVAP System Leak Detected (Small Leak): No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0443:00
EVAP System Purge Control Valve A Circuit: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0446:00
EVAP System Vent Control Circuit: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0451:00
EVAP System Pressure Sensor / Switch A Circuit Range / Performance: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0452:00
EVAP System Pressure Sensor / Switch A Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0453:00
EVAP System Pressure Sensor / Switch A Circuit High: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0454:00
EVAP System Pressure Sensor / Switch A Circuit Intermittent: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0455:00
EVAP System Leak Detected (Large Leak): No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0456:00
EVAP System Leak Detected (Very Small Leak): No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0457:00
EVAP System Leak Detected (Fuel Cap Loose / Off): No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0460:00
Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0461:00
Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0462:00
Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0463:00
Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit High: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P0496:00
EVAP System High Purge Flow: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P04EA:00
EVAP System Small Leak Detected - Fuel Tank Side: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P04EB:00
EVAP System Small Leak Detected - Fresh Air Side: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P04ED:00
EVAP System Large Leak Detected - Fresh Air Side: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P04EE:00
EVAP System Very Small Leak Detected - Fuel Tank Side: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P04EF:00
EVAP System Very Small Leak Detected - Fresh Air Side: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P04F0:00
EVAP System High Load Purge Line A Performance: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P144A:00
EVAP System Purge Vapor Line Restricted/Blocked: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P144B:00
EVAP System Secondary Purge Vapor Line Restricted/Blocked: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P144C:00
EVAP System Purge Flow Performance During Boost: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P1450:00
Unable To Bleed Up Fuel Tank Vacuum: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P2401:00
EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Control Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P2402:00
EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Control Circuit High: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P2418:00
EVAP System Switching Valve Control Circuit/Open: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P2450:00
EVAP System Switching Valve Performance/Stuck Open: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P2451:00
EVAP System Switching Valve Stuck Closed: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P24B9:00
EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P24BA:00
EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Pressure Sensor Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P24BB:00
EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Pressure Sensor Circuit High: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P24BC:00
EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P24BE:00
EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Vacuum Switching Valve Control Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P24BF:00
EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Vacuum Switching Valve Control Circuit High: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P24C0:00
EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Vacuum Switching Valve Stuck On: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P24C1:00
EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Vacuum
Switching Valve Performance/Stuck Off: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P260F:00
EVAP System Monitoring Processor Performance: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P2DDA:00
EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Performance/Stuck Off: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
PCM
P2DDB:00
EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Stuck On: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test HX
Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Removal
Remove the reversing lamp.
Refer to: Reversing Lamp (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the rear view camera washer hose and the rear view camera electrical connector.
Remove the screw, the rear view camera bracket and the rear view camera/washer as an assembly...