Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2010 F-150 v.1 User Manual

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Note: Your TBC can be diagnosed by your authorized dealer to
determine exactly which trailer fault has occurred; however, if the fault
is with the trailer this diagnosis is not covered under your Ford
warranty.

Points to Remember:
• Remember to adjust gain setting before using the TBC for the first

time.

• Readjust GAIN setting on the TBC (according to procedure above)

whenever road, weather and trailer or vehicle loading conditions
change from those that existed when the gain was initially set.

• The sliding lever on the TBC should be used only for manual

activation of trailer brakes to assist with proper adjustment of the
GAIN. Misuse, such as application during trailer sway, could cause
instability of trailer and/or tow vehicle.

• Avoid towing in adverse weather conditions. The TBC does not

provide anti-lock control of the trailer wheels. Trailer wheels can
lockup on slippery surfaces, resulting in reduced stability of trailer and
tow vehicle.

• The TBC interacts with the brake system of the vehicle, including

ABS, in order to reduce the likelihood of trailer wheel lockup.
Therefore, if these systems are not functioning properly the TBC may
not function at full performance.

• When the vehicle is turned off, the TBC Output is disabled and the

display is shut down. Reactivation of the ignition from off to on will
awaken the TBC module.

• The TBC is only a factory or dealer installed item. Ford is not

responsible for warranty or performance of the TBC due to misuse or
customer installation.

Do not attempt removal of the TBC without consulting the

Workshop Manual.

Damage to the unit may result.

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2010 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

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