FCS-12141-14
August, 2014 Ver.2
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Vehicle Towing
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’s steering column lock, when towing from either
the front or rear, to lock the wheels in a straight-ahead
position. If the steering wheel is not able to be unlocked,
place a dolly underneath the drive wheels of the vehicle and
tow with the non-drive wheels raised.
Brake-Shift Interlock
All Ford and Lincoln vehicles incorporate a brake-shift
interlock feature that will prevents the gearshift lever from
being moved from PARK when the ignition switch is in the ON
position, however, when the brake pedal is depressed, the
gearshift lever is unlocked and can then be moved. 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/transaxle section in the driving
section of the Owner’s Literature Guide.
Lincoln Push Button Shift
For vehicles with push button shift transmission, there must
be 6.5 volts to shift the transmission to neutral.
NOTE
: Set the parking brake or chock the wheels so the
vehicle will not roll.
1. Press the override button in the center console with a
tool and hold for at least one second.
2. Continue to hold down the override button and
press ANY non-Park gear shift button.
3. Let go of the override button.
4. The transmission will shift into Neutral (which we call
Neutral Hold, N button flashing) and will stay there.
If the electronic shifter is inoperative the transmission can be
shifted into neutral by removing the shift cable and shifting the
transmission by hand. The shifter must be put back into park
upon arrival and the cable reconnected.
PowerShift 6-speed Automatic Shift to Neutral
and Focus Electric
(Fiesta and Focus)
NOTE:
There must be 12 volt battery power to shift the
transmission into neutral.
For vehicles with a key:
1. Step on the brake.
2. Turn the key to the on (II) position.
3. Shift the transmission to the neutral position.
4. Turn the ignition to the off position.
For vehicles with push button start:
1. With the brake not depressed, press the “Push-
Button Start” button. This will turn the ignition on.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Shift the vehicle to neutral.
4. Release the brake pedal.
5. Depress the “Push-Button Start” button to turn the
ignition off.
On both ignitions, “Transmission Ready” will display in the
message center.
Flat Bed
NOTICE:
On vehicles equipped with an air suspension
system, be sure the air suspension service switch is turned
off prior to the vehicle being tied down.
NOTICE:
Never hook a J-hook
to any suspension, wheel or driveline
component. Securing a vehicle using
this method may cause damage to the vehicle.
When using a flatbed to transport a vehicle, unless indicated
otherwise, use a T-hook inserted in the appropriate tie-down
slot.
Never hook a J-hook to any suspension, wheel or
driveline component because damage to these
components may occur
. When winching the vehicle onto
the wrecker, care must be taken to avoid damaging the
fascia, bumper, lower body panels and/or air dams. It may
be necessary to use ramps or wooden blocks to gain
enough clearance to winch the vehicle onto the wrecker. It
may also be necessary to cover the cable or chain with a
rag to prevent damage to the fascia.
NOTICE:
Ford Motor
Company does not approve or
recommend the use of lasso
type straps or securing a
vehicle through the wheel or
wheel spoke. Securing a
vehicle using this method may
cause damage to the vehicle.
