Learn About Ford Medium Duty Series
Your Towing Guide
To tow like an expert, you must be in sync with the vehicle and the trailer. This takes practice, patience, and advice from those who have years of experience. The professionals at Preston Ford of Denton know their stuff regarding safe and proper towing. Our dealership has a bounty of vehicles equipped to tow. View our trailer towing advice for trucks, then contact one of our towing experts if you have any specific questions.
Proper Hitching
Pairing the right hitch with the trailer is a structural step. Review the owner’s manual for your trailer or contact our team to determine the appropriate hitch system. Your next line of defense is assuring the chain is correctly attached.
Secure the Load
Ensure that equal weight is distributed on your trailer — both front-to-rear and side-to-side — and that your cargo is secured. Improper fastening of cargo may cause your trailer to sway, induce stress, or result in the loss of your valued goods.
Routine Maintenance
Our trailer towing advice for trucks is to always ensure all components are working safely. Check your trailer’s electrical elements for optimized steering, lights, mirrors, speed, tires, and braking. Stop by for assistance from our towing experts!
Compliance Verification
It is required by the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) that all trailer owners, dealers, and manufacturers abide by compliance safety standards. Our trailer towing advice for trucks is to successfully participate and complete the NATM Compliance Verification Program to earn NATM membership and apply the industry’s best practices.
Ideal Combinations
Understanding your vehicle’s tow rating will help you find the right combination. For example, when you equip the new Ford F-150 with an all-new hybrid V6 engine, you have a max towing capacity of at least 12,000 lbs. The Ford Expedition has a best-in-class tow rating of 9,300 lbs. when outfitted with the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package. Depending on your trailer’s size and load, you may require the massive strength of a Ford Super Duty® truck or a Ford Medium Duty truck.
Visit Preston Ford of Denton today! We are your source for trailer towing advice for trucks and SUVs!
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