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EnglishTowing for your Ford Kuga 2019-2025
Towing
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Place loads as low as possible and
central to the axle of your trailer. If you
are towing with an unloaded vehicle,
you should place the load in your trailer
toward the front, within the maximum
vertical load, as this gives the best
stability. See Capacities and
TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING: Do not exceed
100 km/h (60 mph). Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.
Specifications (page 408).
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The trailer vertical weight on the tow
ball is essential for the driving stability
of your vehicle and trailer.
WARNING: The rear tire pressures
must be increased by 0.2 bar (3 psi)
above specification. Do not exceed the
maximum pressure stated on the tire
sidewall. This could cause serious
personal injury.
The vertical weight on the tow ball
should be at least 4% of the trailer
weight and not exceed the maximum
permissible weight. See Capacities
and Specifications (page 408).
WARNING: Do not exceed the
maximum gross vehicle weight stated
on the vehicle identification plate. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.
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Reduce speed immediately if the trailer
shows any sign of swaying. See Trailer
Sway Control (page 335).
Use a low gear when descending a
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.
Note: We recommend that you use a trailer
safety cable. Read and follow the
manufacturer's instructions when you use
a trailer safety cable.
Note: The maximum permissible trailer
vertical weight on the trailer identification
plate is the trailer manufacturer’s testing
value. The vehicle maximum permissible
trailer vertical weight may be lower.
The stability of your vehicle-to-trailer
combination depends on the quality of the
trailer.
Towing a trailer changes the handling
characteristics of your vehicle and
increases stopping distances. Adapt your
speed and driving behaviour to the load of
the trailer.
WARNING: Do not exceed the
maximum vertical load on the tow ball.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: The anti-lock brake
system does not control the trailer
brakes.
When towing a trailer:
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Obey country specific regulations for
towing a trailer.
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Do not exceed 100 km/h (60 mph)
even if a country allows higher speeds
under certain conditions.
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Towing
The gross train weight stated on the
The system applies the brakes to the
individual wheels and reduces engine
torque to aid vehicle stability. If the trailer
begins to sway, the stability control
warning lamp flashes and a message
appears in the information display. See
Information Messages (page 124). Slow
your vehicle down, pull safely to the side
of the road and check for correct load
distribution. See Load Carrying (page
329).
vehicle identification plate applies for road
gradients up to 12% and altitudes up to
1,000 m (3,281 ft) when towing a trailer. In
mountainous regions the engine
performance decreases due to lower air
density with increasing altitude. In high
altitude regions above 1,000 m (3,281 ft),
you should reduce the stipulated
maximum permitted gross train weight by
10% for every additional 1,000 m (3,281 ft).
Note: Not all vehicles are suitable or
approved to have a tow bar fitted. Ask an
authorized dealer for more information.
You can switch this feature off in the
information display. When you switch the
ignition on, the system automatically turns
on.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL(IF
TOW BALL - VEHICLES WITH:
DETACHABLE TOW BALL
EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Turning off trailer sway
control increases the risk of loss of
WARNING: Do not exceed the
lowest rating capacity for your vehicle or
trailer hitch. Overloading your vehicle or
trailer hitch can impair your vehicle
stability and handling. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.
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.
WARNING: Do not cut, drill, weld
or modify the trailer hitch. Modifying the
trailer hitch could reduce the hitch rating.
Note: This feature does not prevent trailer
sway, but reduces it when it begins.
Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers
from swaying.
Do not disassemble or repair the tow ball
arm.
Note: In some cases, if your vehicle speed
is too high, the system may turn on multiple
times, gradually reducing your vehicle speed.
Detaching the Tow Ball Arm
WARNING: Always place the tow
ball arm in a secure location in your
vehicle so it does not become a projectile
in a crash. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
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You must detach the tow ball arm when
not in use. Securely stow the tow ball arm
in the luggage compartment.
Never unlock or detach the tow ball arm
with a trailer attached.
Do not use any tools to detach the tow ball
arm.
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7. Insert the blanking plug.
Attaching the Tow Ball Arm
Do not use any tools to attach the tow ball
arm.
Note: You can only attach the tow ball arm
if it is unlocked, with the mark on the
handwheel red. If the mark on the
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1. Remove the protective cap.
handwheel is amber, push the handwheel
in and turn 180 degrees clockwise to unlock.
2. Insert the key and turn it
counterclockwise to unlock the
handwheel.
3. Hold the tow ball arm. Push the
handwheel inward and turn it
clockwise.
Note: The mark on the handwheel turns
from green to red.
4. Release the handwheel.
5. Pull the tow ball arm downward to
remove it.
6. Turn the trailer wiring connection
socket upward through 90 degrees
until it engages in the end position.
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1. Remove the blanking plug.
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1. The mark on the handwheel is green.
2. You have locked the handwheel.
3. You have removed the key.
Do not use the tow ball arm if any of these
cannot be met. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Tow Ball Arm Guidelines
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Replacement keys are available. We
recommend that you record the key
number on the lock cylinder.
The tow ball arm mechanism is
maintenance free. Do not grease or oil
the mechanism.
Remove the trailer wiring plug from the
trailer wiring connection socket when
not in use. Failure to do so may result
in corrosion of the trailer wiring
connection socket. Regularly clean the
trailer wiring connection socket and
make sure the socket cover is fully
closed.
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2. Fully insert the tow ball arm until it
engages. Do not hold the handwheel.
Note: The mark on the handwheel turns
from red to green.
3. Remove the protective cap.
4. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to
lock the handwheel.
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If you use a high pressure water jet to
clean your vehicle, disconnect the
trailer wiring plug. Do not aim the water
jet directly at the trailer wiring
5. Fit the protective cap. Fully push it back
over the lock.
6. Turn the trailer wiring connection
socket downward through 90 degrees
until it engages in the end position.
connection socket. We recommend
that you detach the tow ball arm
before washing your vehicle.
Tow Ball Arm Safety Checks
After you attach the tow ball arm, check
TOW BALL - VEHICLES WITH:
RETRACTABLE TOW BALL
the following:
WARNING: Do not exceed the
lowest rating capacity for your vehicle or
trailer hitch. Overloading your vehicle or
trailer hitch can impair your vehicle
stability and handling. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.
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or modify the trailer hitch. Modifying the
WARNING: Do not cut, drill, weld
trailer hitch could reduce the hitch rating.
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Trailer safety cable attachment point.
Trailer wiring connection socket.
Tow ball arm in tow position.
Tow ball arm in stowed position.
The tow ball arm does not deploy if any of
the following occur:
Do not disassemble or repair the tow ball
arm or mechanism.
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Your vehicle is moving.
Deploying the Tow Ball Arm
The trailer wiring connection socket
has a trailer wiring plug attached to it.
Do not use your foot or any tools to deploy
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The vehicle battery is not fully charged.
The rear liftgate is closed.
the tow ball arm.
Do not touch the tow ball arm when it is
deploying to the released position.
Do not use the tow ball arm if no tones
sound when deploying the tow ball arm or
when the tow ball arm locks into position.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
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Note: A warning tone sounds for up to 30
seconds if the tow ball arm remains in an
unlocked position.
If the deploy process is interrupted, for
example tow ball arm movement is
obstructed or the power supply is lost, the
system must be reset. To reset the system
fully repeat the process.
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Check the following:
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Make sure the tow ball arm is fully
locked. It must not move if jerked or
when you attach a trailer.
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1. Press the button. It is on the left-hand
side of the luggage compartment.
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The LED is not flashing and no warning
tones sound.
Note: The LED on the button illuminates
Note: If these cannot be met, do not use
the tow ball arm. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
and a double tone sounds.
Retracting the Tow Ball Arm
You must retract the tow ball arm when
not in use.
Do not use your foot or any tools to retract
the tow ball arm.
Do not touch the tow ball arm when it is
retracting to the released position.
Never retract the tow ball arm with a trailer
attached. This can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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2. Press the button again within four
seconds to deploy the tow ball arm to
the released position. The tow ball arm
moves into the tow position.
Note: The LED on the button flashes and a
series of tones sound when the tow ball arm
deploys and reaches the released position.
The LED on the button stops flashing and
a double tone sounds when the tow ball
arm locks into position.
Note: If you do not press the button again
within four seconds, the system signals
completion without deploying the tow ball
arm. If the LED rapidly flashes and a high
pitch tone sounds, repeat the process.
The tow ball arm does not retract if any of
the following occur:
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Your vehicle is moving.
The trailer wiring connection socket
has a trailer wiring plug attached to it.
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The vehicle battery is not fully charged.
The rear liftgate is closed.
1. Disconnect the trailer wiring plug and
unhitch the trailer or load carrier.
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Note: A warning tone sounds for up to 30
seconds if the tow ball arm remains in an
unlocked position.
Tow Ball Arm Guidelines
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The tow ball arm mechanism is
maintenance free. Do not grease or oil
the mechanism.
2x
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Remove the trailer wiring plug from the
trailer wiring connection socket when
not in use. Failure to do so may result
in corrosion of the trailer wiring
connection socket. Clean the trailer
wiring connection socket regularly and
make sure the socket cover is fully
closed.
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2. Press the button. It is on the left-hand
side of the luggage compartment.
Note: The LED on the button illuminates
and a double tone sounds.
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If you use a high pressure water jet to
clean your vehicle, disconnect the
trailer wiring plug. Do not aim the water
jet directly at the trailer wiring
connection socket. We recommend
that you retract the tow ball arm before
washing your vehicle.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
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3. Press the button again within four
seconds to retract the tow ball arm to
the released position. The tow ball arm
moves into the stowed position.
Note: The LED on the button flashes and a
series of tones sound when the tow ball arm
retracts and reaches the released position.
The LED on the button stops flashing and
a double tone sounds when the tow ball
arm locks into position.
Note: If you do not press the button again
within four seconds, the system signals
completion without retracting the tow ball
arm. If the LED rapidly flashes and a high
pitch tone sounds, repeat the process.
WARNING: You must switch the
ignition on when your vehicle is being
towed. Failure to follow this warning
could seriously increase the risk of injury
or death.
WARNING: The brake and steering
assistance will not operate unless the
engine is running. Press the brake pedal
harder and be aware of increased
stopping distances and heavier steering.
WARNING: If your vehicle has a
steering wheel lock make sure the
ignition is in the accessory or on position
when being towed.
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WARNING: Too much tension on
a tow rope could cause damage to your
vehicle or the vehicle that is towing.
WARNING: When towing your
vehicle you must select neutral. Failure
to follow this warning could damage the
transmission and may lead to a crash or
injury.
Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the vehicle you are towing.
You must only use the towing eye that was
delivered with your vehicle. See Towing
Points (page 351).
Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must be
placed on the same side. For example; right
hand rear towing point to right hand front
towing point.
You must use a tow rope or rigid towing
bar that is of the correct strength for the
weight of the towing vehicle and the
vehicle that is being towed.
The weight of the vehicle that is being
towed must not exceed the weight of the
towing vehicle.
Do not exceed 50 km/h (31 mph). See
Transporting the Vehicle (page 350).
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a
professional towing service or, if you are a
member of a roadside assistance program,
your roadside assistance service provider.
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