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Old 03-29-2018, 08:00 PM
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Hi all I have a question and hope someone can answer. I was towing my travel trailer last weekend. Went up to Mt Mitchell camping in NC. I had tow haul mode on and when I was going down the mountain I noticed the engine brake was on. I did not manually set it.
Is it supposed to come on automatic when you are in tow haul mode?

I have a 2018 F350 6.7 DRW.
 
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Old 03-29-2018, 08:58 PM
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I don’t think it comes on in tow/haul, you must have touched the button. It’s pretty sensitive. One touch full, two touches is automatic mode, it is separate from tow/haul completely as far as I know.
 
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I thought I read somewhere the the EB is set on when in tow haul. Ill have to see if I can find it again.
 
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Mine has never come on by itself.
 
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Old 03-29-2018, 10:34 PM
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Maybe it’s a new thing on the 18s? I’m certain mine doesn’t come on when I turn on tow mode.
 
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Yes when in tow haul mode the exhaust brake is on and set to automatic.
 
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In tow haul mode, it will use the engine to slow down. Can be kind if alarming if you’re not expecting it. Does it in my 2011 F350 6.2l

 
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On my 2016 6.7, tow haul mode included engine brake and changing gears. On my 2017, I hit the tow haul button to regear then hit engine brake button to engage that part.
 
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What I'm wondering is why are you towing without the EB on?
 
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