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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 3...
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
BCM
B1175:01
Driver Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are inoperative, GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B1175:01
Driver Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are always on, GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B1176:01
Passenger Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are inoperative, GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B1176:01
Passenger Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are always on, GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B11C0:01
Driver Side Rear Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are inoperative, GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B11C0:01
Driver Side Rear Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are always on, GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B11C1:01
Passenger Side Rear Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are inoperative, GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B11C1:01
Passenger Side Rear Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are always on, GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B12C2:11
Puddle Lamp:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test H
BCM
B12C2:15
Puddle Lamp:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test H
BCM
B1306:01
Liftgate Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
BCM
B1306:11
Liftgate Ajar Switch:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test K
BCM
B1313:11
Interior Lighting Output:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
BCM
B1313:15
Interior Lighting Output:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
If the courtesy lamps are always on, GO to Pinpoint Test B
BCM
B1313:15
Interior Lighting Output:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
If the courtesy lamps are always on, GO to Pinpoint Test D
BCM
B145C:11
Ambient Lighting Power Supply Output:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B145C:15
Ambient Lighting Power Supply Output:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B1465:00
Ambient Lighting Bus 1:No Sub Type Information
If all the ambient lighting is inoperative, always on or does not change color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B1465:00
Ambient Lighting Bus 1:No Sub Type Information
If one or more of the ambient lighting Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are inoperative or do not change
color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test J
BCM
B1465:96
Ambient Lighting Bus 1:Component Internal Failure
If all the ambient lighting is inoperative, always on or does not change color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B1465:96
Ambient Lighting Bus 1:Component Internal Failure
If one or more of the ambient lighting Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are inoperative or do not change
color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test J
BCM
B1467:00
Ambient Lighting Bus 3:No Sub Type Information
If all the ambient lighting is inoperative, always on or does not change color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B1467:00
Ambient Lighting Bus 3:No Sub Type Information
If one or more of the ambient lighting Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are inoperative or do not change
color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test J
BCM
B1467:96
Ambient Lighting Bus 3:Component Internal Failure
If all the ambient lighting is inoperative, always on or does not change color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B1467:96
Ambient Lighting Bus 3:Component Internal Failure
If one or more of the ambient lighting Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are inoperative or do not change
color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test J
BCM
B14AA:11
Demand Lamp Output:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test E
BCM
B14AA:15
Demand Lamp Output:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test E
BCM
B153C:11
Color Ambient Light Output:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B153C:15
Color Ambient Light Output:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test I
DCME
B1175:19
Drivers Door Ajar Switch:Circuit Current Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test C
DCMF
B1176:19
Passenger Door Ajar Switch:Circuit Current Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test C
DCMG
B11C0:19
Driver Side Rear Door Ajar Switch:Circuit Current Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test C
DCMH
B11C1:19
Passenger Side Rear Door Ajar Switch:Circuit Current Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test C
DDM
B1165:11
Left Front Puddle Lamp Output:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test G
DDM
B1165:15
Left Front Puddle Lamp Output:Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test G
PDM
B1166:11
Right Front Puddle Lamp Output:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test G
PDM
B1166:15
Right Front Puddle Lamp Output:Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RGTM
B1306:12
Liftgate Ajar Switch:Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test C
Symptom Chart(s)
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