Range calculation stuck in towing mode???

[alex55269]

If your range estimate is stuck in trailer mode it has nothing to do with being in the "Tow/Haul" driving mode. The problem is you still have an "active trailer" selected. To recalculate You have to go into the Towing app from the home screen, and then go to select active trailer, and choose "no active trailer".

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[broncoaz]

If your range estimate is stuck in trailer mode it has nothing to do with being in the "Tow/Haul" driving mode. The problem is you still have an "active trailer" selected. To recalculate You have to go into the Towing app from the home screen, and then go to select active trailer, and choose "no active trailer".

Vehicle on, plug in trailer, select trailer on sync screen, vehicle off, unplug trailer, vehicle on, select no active trailer on sync screen.
Unplugging the trailer while the vehicle is on causes the problem.

I grabbed a u haul trailer last weekend to go pick up a Harvey table saw from marketplace and the range calculation is stuck in towing. I did unplug while the truck was on, so I’ll go check the active trailer setting after breakfast.

 

[TaxmanHog]

I grabbed a u haul trailer last weekend to go pick up a Harvey table saw from marketplace and the range calculation is stuck in towing. I did unplug while the truck was on, so I’ll go check the active trailer setting after breakfast.

It's well past lunch, what did you find?
Were you able to fix the issue by selecting no trailer?

 

[broncoaz]

It's well past lunch, what did you find?
Were you able to fix the issue by selecting no trailer?

Yes, that was the issue. Thanks.

 

[PV2EV]

Help, I am stuck in this hell as well. I can't change delete the default trailer in the center screen, and don't see any other way to shut this off?

 

[Maquis]

Help, I am stuck in this hell as well. I can't change delete the default trailer in the center screen, and don't see any other way to shut this off?

You can’t select “No Trailer?”

 

[PV2EV]

No. To be clear, between the dash screen and center screen I can only select the U-Haul trailer I defined, or add a new one. Using combinations of the steering wheel buttons, Pro Trailer knob/buttons and the console screen, I have not found a way to select "No Trailer", although the default trailer showing up on the dash screen is not the U-Haul, and shows as not found in the additional dash screens. The mode is "Normal" and nothing is attached to the hitch. My range is still ~ half, and I am warned about the reduction when I turn on the truck.

I must be missing a step somewhere...

 

[TaxmanHog]

No. To be clear, between the dash screen and center screen I can only select the U-Haul trailer I defined, or add a new one. Using combinations of the steering wheel buttons, Pro Trailer knob/buttons and the console screen, I have not found a way to select "No Trailer", although the default trailer showing up on the dash screen is not the U-Haul, and shows as not found in the additional dash screens. The mode is "Normal" and nothing is attached to the hitch. My range is still ~ half, and I am warned about the reduction when I turn on the truck.

I must be missing a step somewhere...

Post 3 steps wouldn't work for you?
https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...lation-stuck-in-towing-mode.16354/post-330309

Hail Mary fix.

Press the button for your trailer back up assist.

A message should pop up that it is detecting trailer, although one will not be connected.

Push the button to turn off the back up assist

Then go into your menu and select no active trailer.

 

[Frunkenstein]

I too am having the same range/tow mode issue and aside from not doing the hokey pokey, I've had tried all of the suggestions posted with no luck. Even the dealer couldn't help. Can someone comment on what I should trust- the range or %charge when driving while stuck in tow mode?

I am hoping that the truck will revert to normal as I drive...

Thank you!

 

[TaxmanHog]

I too am having the same range/tow mode issue and aside from not doing the hokey pokey, I've had tried all of the suggestions posted with no luck. Even the dealer couldn't help. Can someone comment on what I should trust- the range or %charge when driving while stuck in tow mode?

I am hoping that the truck will revert to normal as I drive...

Thank you!

Watch your SOC measure the distance traveled for every 10% of drop (if this is a long haul trip) do some math to determine real consumption rate and remaining range, is you 24 a SR or ER pack?

 

[Frunkenstein]

ER.

Thank you for the advice. I'll report back after my trip.

 

[TaxmanHog]

I moved this thread into the towing section, where we see this issue pop up a lot.

 

[Frunkenstein]

I am sitting here charging and figured it out! On the big screen, touch the 6 dots. Then touch the towing icon. Then select NO ACTIVE TRAILER from the list of trailers. My range automatically jumped back to normal. Woohoo!

 

[PV2EV]

Post 3 steps wouldn't work for you?
https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...lation-stuck-in-towing-mode.16354/post-330309

Not having a trailer setup with Pro Trailer I was unaware of the Towing app, and somehow thought the towing section of truck info was being referred to. The center screen towing app allowed me to select "No Active Trailer". Thanks for the patience on this.

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