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2023 Ford Expedition Owners Manual - TRAIL CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES



TRAIL CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES



Message   Details  

Reduce Speed To Enter Trail Control

Displays when you must reduce your vehicle speed to use trail control.  

Trail Control Not Available with Park Brake Applied

Displays when you must release the park brake to use trail control.  

Trail Control Not Available While Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ Active

Displays when you must switch off the trailer backup assist to use trail control.  

Trail Control Off Driver Resume Control

Displays when a system fault has occurred when trail control was active and the driver must resume control.  

Trail Control Fault See Manual

Displays when a system fault is present. See the trail control section in your Owner's Manual. See your authorized dealer for diagnosis.  

Trail Control To Activate Select Gear

Displays when you must be in drive (D), neutral (N) or reverse (R) to use trail control.  

Trail Control Not Available with Cruise Control Active

Displays when you must switch the cruise control off to use trail control.  

Trail Control Not Available with Driver Door Open

Displays when you must close the driver door to use trail control.  

Set Trail Control to 1 MPH to Aid in Getting Unstuck in Sand

Displays when the system detects you may be stuck in sand and recommends using trail control on to the lowest set speed. Doing this could slowly pull sand under the tires to free the vehicle.  

Set Trail Control to 2 km/h to Aid in Getting Unstuck in Sand

Descent Control Now Active Press Trail Control Switch To Exit

You switched off trail control propulsion; however, the system still applies the brakes if descending a hill. Press the trail control button to switch this feature off, you can then switch it back on.  

Trail Control Not Available with Seatbelt Off

The system requires you to put your seatbelt on before you can use the trail control feature.  
Trail Control Active Use CANCEL button to resume Trail 1-Pedal Drive   Displays when only trail control is active and allows you to resume using trail one pedal drive.

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