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07-29-2015, 07:47 AM
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Kanadian Kamper
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Ontario
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Tow/haul fuse????
I'm not showing the tow/haul indicator on my dash. It doesn't matter how many times I push and release the button on the end of the shifter.
I'm not sure if the entire tow/feature has failed or it's just the fuse for it is blown.
Anyone know for sure what/where the fuse is located? 
Thanks
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Ken and Terry
2018 Sunseeker 2430S-CD, nicely modified and carried by a 2017 Ford E450 Sport
Former Georgetown 330TS owner for 10 years with more mods than I can count, pushed by our 2017 GMC Terrain
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07-29-2015, 12:09 PM
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Tim & Lisa Trempert
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Does it light when all the dash lights come on when first cranking the engine? That will indicate if it's just the light or an actual problem.
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Tim & Lisa
2011 Georgetown 350
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07-30-2015, 08:16 AM
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Kanadian Kamper
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Ontario
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Trempert..........
Okay.........I just went through the ignition start up and there were no indicators related to the "tow/haul" function.
I must add..........seeing as I can't seem to see an indicator ever when pushing the "tow/haul" button while underway, I'm not even sure where on the dash the display would show up.
Can you tell me what exactly the symbol is and where it's located?
Thanks
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Ken and Terry
2018 Sunseeker 2430S-CD, nicely modified and carried by a 2017 Ford E450 Sport
Former Georgetown 330TS owner for 10 years with more mods than I can count, pushed by our 2017 GMC Terrain
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07-30-2015, 03:27 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Central upstate New York
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The end of the shift lever facing you will have a light in it when tow haul is activated. You can't see it unless tow haul is on.
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07-30-2015, 06:18 PM
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Tim & Lisa Trempert
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jergeod
The end of the shift lever facing you will have a light in it when tow haul is activated. You can't see it unless tow haul is on.
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Not on my 2011 Georgetown. It's on the dash.
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Tim & Lisa
2011 Georgetown 350
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07-31-2015, 08:53 AM
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Kanadian Kamper
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Ontario
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The end of the shift lever on my Georgetown does NOT have any indicator lamp on it for tow/haul.
I'm still asking where on the dash display would you see that it is activated, and does anyone know what/where the fuse is located for tow/haul.
Thanks
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Ken and Terry
2018 Sunseeker 2430S-CD, nicely modified and carried by a 2017 Ford E450 Sport
Former Georgetown 330TS owner for 10 years with more mods than I can count, pushed by our 2017 GMC Terrain
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08-02-2015, 11:35 PM
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Member
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Location: Frederick, CO
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Can someone explain what the tow haul does?
2010 Georgetown 337 DS
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08-03-2015, 05:35 AM
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Senior Member
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good chance the switch or wiring to it is bad. VERY small gauge wire and sometimes break apart from shifter movement
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08-03-2015, 06:24 AM
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Have you checked your Ford owners manual?
We're not at the MH so I can't check it.
It should have a picture of the dash with tow/haul indicator.
It will tell you which fuse to check.
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SHE wanted "a new motorhome" 
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08-03-2015, 06:31 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davel1971
good chance the switch or wiring to it is bad. VERY small gauge wire and sometimes break apart from shifter movement
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The t/h wires are very thin gauge and break from shifter movement right where shifter pivots .
Easy to replace.
From gm you get a new shifter handle with t/h switch.
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08-03-2015, 05:27 PM
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Tim & Lisa Trempert
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkAnne
Can someone explain what the tow haul does?
2010 Georgetown 337 DS
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It modifies how the engine and transmission interact with each other. It downshifts sooner on the downhill for engine braking and works very well with cruise control. I've observed that when I use it in combination with cruise control that the shifting tends to be one gear at a time without the crazy high (5000) RPMs.
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Tim & Lisa
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08-04-2015, 10:06 AM
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Kanadian Kamper
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Ontario
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I'm guessing I'm not the only person who did not get a Ford F53 Owners Manual.
I've tried to locate the various fuse locations and their functions, and I have no idea where the tow/haul fuse is.
Anyone?
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08-17-2015, 05:39 PM
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Tim & Lisa Trempert
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kenandterry
I'm not showing the tow/haul indicator on my dash. It doesn't matter how many times I push and release the button on the end of the shifter.
I'm not sure if the entire tow/feature has failed or it's just the fuse for it is blown.
Anyone know for sure what/where the fuse is located?
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Here is a picture of where mine is.
 
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Tim & Lisa
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08-17-2015, 10:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kenandterry
I'm guessing I'm not the only person who did not get a Ford F53 Owners Manual.
I've tried to locate the various fuse locations and their functions, and I have no idea where the tow/haul fuse is.
Anyone?
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I was able to download a pdf version of the owners manual for my 2013 Ford F53 from the below website. It looks like most years are available.
According to the manual I downloaded, the tow/haul switch fuse is in the power distribution box in the engine compartment. If you get the manual for your particular year it will show the fuse location.
Go to the website below and click on Owner Information in the left column. This will take you to a page to enter your year and model, which will then take you to a page with pdf links for the owners manual and other documents.
https://www.motorcraftservice.com
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2013 Chevy Sonic Hatchback
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08-18-2015, 05:40 AM
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Senior Member
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eBay is loaded with owners and service manuals
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08-18-2015, 06:37 AM
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Here is the truth from a FORD document I received from the Goshen Rally.
We had a Ford Vendor that talked about the F-53 bare chassis.
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08-18-2015, 09:58 AM
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Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iggy
Here is the truth from a FORD document I received from the Goshen Rally.
We had a Ford Vendor that talked about the F-53 bare chassis.
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Interesting document, makes it sound like you can use tow/haul most of the time.
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2014 Georgetown 328TS
2013 Chevy Sonic Hatchback
Houston, Texas
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08-18-2015, 06:17 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WayneT
Interesting document, makes it sound like you can use tow/haul most of the time.
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The FORD Rep said it is designed to use going down steep hills.
I asked if it does anything going up hills. He said none.
I do not believe it should be turned on all the time driving in the flats.
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