Ford 2010 Automobile Accessories User Manual
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1. or others Preparatory Steps WARNING NEVER USE A TOW BAR THAT ATTACHES TO THE FASCIA BUMPER WHEN TOWING THE VEHICLE THE FASCIA BUMPER COULD BE DAMAGED AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT NOTICE Incorrect towing of the vehicle may result in damage to the transmission transaxle transfer case front or rear fascia steering suspension or exhaust Always follow the outlined towing procedures It is recommended that only an unloaded vehicle be towed FCS 12141 10 NOTICE Always consult the tow equipment manufacture for specific instructions on how to operate their equipment It is the tow equipment operator s responsibility to evaluate and adjust to the specific towing conditions to prevent damage to the vehicle If a vehicle has been modified consult the equipment modifier supplier for the specific towing equipment NOTE When towing the vehicle the steering wheel should be left unlocked NOTE Disabling the air bag system is not necessary in most cases An air bag is highly unlikely to deploy during towing Standard towing or recovery procedures on an air bag equipped vehicle should not cause air bag deployment Only a significant frontal impact that closes 2 crash sensors will deploy an air bag NOTE Turning the ignition switch to OFF will not disable the Ford air bag system The air bag deployment system operates independently of the ignition position If the air bags are not deployed and as a precaution the air bag s2. 2010 WRECKER TOWING MANUAL ABOUT THIS WRECKER TOWING MANUAL Ford Motor Company salutes and applauds the towing industry for many fine years of service to the automotive industry We will continue to work to provide our customers with guidelines This manual contains the latest towing procedures for 2010 Ford Lincoln and Mercury vehicles Ford Motor Company has created easy to follow instructions with illustrations showing the correct hook up for damage free towing As an additional safety measure be sure to use safety chains on every tow including wheel lift and flatbed hook ups This procedure will prevent losing the vehicle in the event of equipment failure or vehicle breakage at the chain attachment New materials and aerodynamic styling require new methods of towing to eliminate the possibility of damage to vehicles when towing Wheel lifts or flatbed equipment is required to tow Ford Motor Company vehicles Refer to the instructions given for the specific vehicle to be towed GENERAL TOWING INFORMATION NOTE NOTICE AND WARNING As you read through this manual you may come across a NOTE NOTICE or WARNING Each one is there for a specific purpose A NOTE calls attention to unique additional or essential information related to the subject procedure A NOTICE identifies a hazard that could damage the vehicle or property A WARNING identifies a hazard that could result in severe personal injury or death to yourself
3. N A N A N 8 9 TRUCKS E Series E 150 250 350 450 A B E 1 0 R 1 14 3 4 12 in 12 in W Dolly Unltd W O Unltd Edge MKX AWD A B C D E 1 20 3 5 12in 12in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd Edge MKX FWD A B C D E 1 20 2 5 12 in 12 in W O Unltd W Dolly Unltd Escape Escape Hybrid A B C D I 1 15 3 5 12 in 12 in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd Mariner Mariner Hybrid 4WD Escape Escape Hybrid A B C D 1 15 2 5 12 in 12 in W O Unltd W Dolly Unltd Mariner Mariner Hybrid FWD Expedition Navigator 4WD A B C D G I Q R 1 18 12 in 12 in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd Expedition Navigator RWD A B D G LR 1 18 4 12 in 12 in W Dolly Unltd W O Unltd Explorer Mountaineer Sport Trac A B C D I R 1 19 3 5 12in 12in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd 4WD Explorer Mountaineer Sport Trac A B C D I R 1 19 3 4 12in 12in W Dolly Unltd W O Unltd RWD F 150 4WD A B C D G 1 Q R 1 18 3 5 12in 12in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd F 150 RWD A B D G I R 1 18 3 4 12in 12in W Dolly Unltd W O Unltd F 250 350 450 550 4WD A B lJ 0 P Q R 1 10 16 3 5 12 in 12in W Dolly Unltd W O Unltd F 250 350 450 550 RWD A B J 1 0 R 1 10 16 3 4 12 in 12 in W Dolly Unltd W O Unltd Flex MKT AWD A B C D E M 1 21 3 5 15in 14in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd Flex MKT FWD A B C E I M 1 21 2 5 15in 14 in W O Unltd W Dolly Unltd Ranger 4WD A B C D I R 1 17 3 5 12 in 12in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd Ranger RWD A B D I R 1 17 3 4 12in 12in W Dolly Unltd W O Unltd Transit Con
4. cle is towed by any other means or incorrectly damage to the vehicle may occur WARNING DO NOT TOW VEHICLE BACKWARD WHEN TOWING THE VEHICLE WITH ALL 4 WHEELS ON THE GROUND B NOTICE If the vehicle is to be towed from the front or rear using wheel lift equipment the lifted tire must be raised to a clearance height ABOVE the dollied tire to prevent damage to the vehicle undercarriage The clearance height is the difference between the bottom of the wheel lifted tire and the bottom of the vehicle s dollied tire See Illustration numbers 3 and or 5 NOTICE Crossbeam spacer blocks must be used to keep the cable from coming in contact with the chin spoiler when loading on a flatbed The crossbeam spacer block can be held in place on the frame using bungee cords NOTICE Do not disconnect the driveshaft since the system is aligned and balanced Connecting the driveshaft in the wrong position may cause vibration or damage to the driveline C NOTICE It is recommended that the vehicle 4WD AWD FWD and some RWD be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment It is required that the front wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle fascia bumper and or the FWD 4WD front using wheel lift equipment It is required that the rear wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle fascia oumper and or the driveline system NOTICE Manual transm
5. ed with new OEM bolts or have threadlocking compound added to the original bolts Reinstall the driveshaft per the workshop manual July 2009 TOWING SPECIFICATION AND ILLUSTRATION TABLE Front and Rear Wheel Lift o Flatbed 2 3 g E z 3 o Q E glista a Wee eth S g2 5 Es 5 a ols e a SELLISE S i w yaa ez G S 5 8 s s PSS Ps BE 2 85 so BaN SE E elz l ortiorge e EE Le E E CARS ictori i 1 6 l Crown Victoria Grand Marquis A B F G l 14 3 4 12in 12in WiDolly Unltd W O Unltd Town Car RWD 7 Focus FWD A B C H 1 12 2 5 12 in 12 in W O Unltd W Dolly Unltd Fusion Fusion Hybrid A B C D E 1 22 3 5 19 in 19 in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd Milan Milan Hybrid MKZ AWD Fusion Fusion Hybrid A B C E 1 22 2 5 19 in 19 in W O Unltd W Dolly Unltd Milan Milan Hybrid MKZ FWD Fusion Sport FWD A B C E M H 22 2 5 19 in 19 in W O Unltd W Dolly Unltd Taurus MKS AWD A B C D E 1 M 1 23 3 5 12 in 12in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd Taurus MKS FWD A B C E M 1 23 2 5 12 in 12 in W O Unltd W Dolly Unltd Mustang RWD V6 A B C D I K L 1 13 3 5 18 in 14 in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd Mustang RWD V8 A B C D I K L 1 13 3 5 16 in 14 in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd Mustang Shelby GT 500 RWD A B C D I K L M 1 7 43 3 NA tein 14in W Dolly Unltd
6. ety flatbed only chains on wheel lift 5 July 2009 FCS 12141 10 12 FRONT 13 FRONT 14 FRONT FRONT 17 ee gt Ne O l l o E fe Note 1 Without class III trailer hitch Note 2 With class III trailer hitch 18 FRONT 19 21 FRONT Loop safety chain rough the subframe hole and then connect hoo FCS 12141 10 July 2009
7. icators will be OFF when the transfer case is in NEUTRAL If the battery is dead jump the vehicle to make sure the indicator lights are off Place the transfer case in N NEUTRAL 3 NOTE To verify that the hubs are in the FREE position the front driveshaft should turn freely On an F Super Duty set and verify that the manual locking hubs are in the FREE position Use dollies if the hubs do not unlock Towing speed should not exceed 50 mph 80 km h This applies with either the front or rear wheels off the ground Towing Four Wheel Drive Vehicles with Electronic Shift Transfer Case F 150 F 250 through F 550 Ranger and Sport Trac 1 NOTE With the ignition in the ON position both the 4x4 HI and the LOW RANGE indicators will be OFF when the transfer case is in 2 HI If the battery is dead jump the vehicle to make sure the indicator lights are off 2 Place the automatic transmission in PARK or manual transmission in 1st gear 3 NOTE Manual locking hubs apply to F 250 through F 550 only Set the locking hubs to the AUTO position Verify that the hubs are unlocked Use dollies if the hubs do not unlock Once these conditions are met follow the instructions for towing a 2 wheel drive vehicle July 2009 NOTES NOTICES AND WARNINGS A NOTICE Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure It is recommended that the vehicle be towed with a flatbed or wheel lift equipment If the vehi
8. ission vehicles MUST have the parking brake fully engaged when the rear wheels are on the dolly Failure to apply the parking brake may cause damage to the driveline and AWD system D NOTICE It is recommended that the vehicle 4x2 4WD AWD RWD and some FWD be towed from the NOTICE It is recommended that the vehicle be loaded onto a flatbed tow truck with the tow hook attached to a canvas strap to prevent damage to the bottom of the front or rear fascia oumper covers If the cable chain or strap comes in contact with the fascia wrap the tow cable chain or strap with a shop towel E NOTICE On a vehicle equipped with fog lamps or a sport package care must be taken not to damage the components while loading and towing with a wheel lift or flatbed For flatbed towing wrap loading cable with a shop towel to protect fascia bumper from damage NOTICE It is recommended when using a flatbed use mini J hooks to tie down the front of the vehicle Larger J hooks may cause damage to the undercarriage F WARNING ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLETE ALL PRE TOWING UNDER VEHICLE ACTIVITY SECURING VEHICLE CHAINS STRAPS ETC BEFORE TURNING THE KEY TO THE RUN POSITION THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IS ACTIVE WHENEVER THE KEY IS IN THE RUN POSITION AND WILL DEPLOY IF THE MANUAL ACTIVATION BUTTON IS DEPRESSED NOTE For Dual Rear Wheel DRW vehicles it ma
9. nect A B C H I 1 11 2 5 12 in 12 in W O Unltd W Dolly Unltd In case of an emergency the vehicle can be towed with the drive wheels on the ground up to a speed of 35 mph 55 km h and up to a distance of 50 mi 80 km On a 4X2 4X4 vehicle in 2HI and the hubs in the AUTO FREE position it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground without dollies and the rear wheels off the ground FCS 12141 10 July 2009 ILLUSTRATIONS 1 9 LOADING CME N FLATBED STACKED 4X4 10 CROSSBEAM SPACER BLOCKS MATERIAL CROSSBEAMS ONE 4x4x60 LONG ONE 4x4x48 LONG for F Super Duty P f SECTION A T 1 SPACER BLOCKS CAN BE y FABRICATED AS SHOWN wy SS MATERIAL SPACER BLOCKS FOUR 2x4x6 LONG a TWO 2x4x3 1 2 LONG xy EIGHT 1 4x7 GARRIAGE BOLT EIGHT 1 4 NUT SIXTEEN 1 4 WASHER SECTION A Safety Chain Location Codes 1 Tie Down T Slot FT Flatbed Rollback T Slot FLATBED Wrap Chain Flatbed Rollback STACKED 4X4 Winch Location 7 CROSSBEAM WITHOUT SPACER BLOCKS 11 N 4x4 WOOD BLOCK MATERIAL CROSSBEAMS 2 4x4x60 LONG 2 4x4x48 LONG 8 V STRAP FORGED CLUSTER HOOKS Use FT tie downs for Wrap rear axle for saf
10. switch is turned off prior to vehicle tie down NOTICE Never fasten J hooks to any suspension or driveline components When using a flatbed to transport a vehicle unless indicated otherwise use T hooks inserted in the appropriate tie down slot Never fasten J hooks to any suspension wheel or driveline component because J hooks will damage these components When using winches care must be taken to avoid damaging the fascia bumper system lower body panels or air dams Wheel Lift NOTICE Check vehicle specifications for raised vehicle height requirements If these height requirements are not followed damage to the body and or the underbody may result NOTICE When towing over very rough or crowned intersection roads the following special procedures are required when using any wheel lift equipment The vehicle must be secured to the wheel lift equipment using safety chains equipped with T hooks or safety hooks If these procedures are not followed damage to the underbody may result from excessive jounce travel of the suspension 1 Attach the safety chain T hooks in the appropriate slot of the body or frame of the vehicle to be towed unless otherwise specified 2 Run the chain through the hooks on the wheel lift crossbar and attach it to the towing vehicle 3 Make sure that there is no slack in the safety chain between the vehicle and the crossbar 4 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other side of the vehicle Slingbel
11. ts Ford Motor Company does not recommend the use of slingbelt towing Using slingbelt towing procedures may cause damage to the fascia lower body panels air dams or other components Towing Speeds and Distance NOTE If a distance of 50 mi 80 km and or a speed of 35 mph 55 km h is exceeded or when the vehicle is towed with the drive wheels on the ground position dollies under the wheels Towing speed should not exceed 50 mph 80 km h when the vehicle is towed with the front wheels off the ground Do not tow with both front and rear wheels on the ground FCS 12141 10 NOTE On rough pavement the maximum towing speed is 35 mph 55 km h Maximum towing speed of 35 mph 55 km h should be used whenever the tow truck operator is not sure of road surface condition See specific model instructions for vehicle towing speed and distance limitations UNLTD Unlimited miles at speeds up to 50 mph 80 km h Refer to the dolly manufacturer for speed and weight limitations Towing Four Wheel Drive Vehicles with Lever Operated Transfer Case F 150 F 250 through F 550 1 Place the automatic transmission in PARK or manual transmission in 1st gear 2 NOTE The transfer case NEUTRAL setting is located between 4H and 4L In order to place the transfer case in NEUTRAL the lever must be moved slightly to the left and rearward of the 4H position With the ignition in the ON position both the 4x4 and LOW RANGE ind
12. y be necessary to remove the outer rear wheel when using wheel lift equipment NOTE On a 4WD vehicle with Electronic Shift on the Fly ESOF it is recommended that the vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dolly or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground NOTE On a 4WD vehicle with Manual Shift on Stop MSOS with the lever operated transfer case in NEUTRAL it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground G NOTICE On a vehicle equipped with an air suspension system the system switch must be turned to the off position before the vehicle can be towed Refer to the Owner s Literature for procedure and switch location If the rear air bags are deflated load the vehicle on a flatbed and use a 4x4 board under the bed to lift the rear of the vehicle so that the rear bumper will not drag on the road surface H NOTICE When a vehicle is towed over very rough pitching roads such as a crowned road intersection at a railroad crossing towing speed should be greatly reduced to avoid damaging the vehicle undercarriage FCS 12141 10 NOTE For towing or operating conditions other than what is prescribed in this manual the driveshaft must be removed to prevent driveline damage Always mark the location of the driveshaft to the attaching flange before removal so the shaft can be correctly indexed upon installation Driveshaft attachment bolts should be replac
13. ystem would need to be disabled disconnect the battery in a safe manner Release the parking brake and place the transmission transaxle in NEUTRAL As a general rule vehicles should be towed with the drive wheels off the ground If the vehicle is to be towed on its drive wheels place the drive wheels on a dolly When a vehicle is towed on its front wheels the steering wheel must be clamped in the straight ahead position with a steering wheel clamping device designed for towing service use such as those provided by towing system manufacturers Do not use the vehicle steering column lock to lock the wheels in a straight ahead position when towed from the front or rear If equipped with an ignition key and the ignition key is not available place a dolly underneath the driving wheels of the vehicle and tow with the non drive wheels raised Brake Shift Interlock All Ford Lincoln and Mercury vehicles incorporate a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from PARK when the ignition is in the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of PARK with the ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed refer to the automatic transmission or transaxle section in the driving section of the applicable Owner s Literature July 2009 Flat Beds NOTICE On vehicles equipped with an air suspension system be sure the air suspension service
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