Note:
Failing to put the transfer case in its
neutral position will damage vehicle
components.
Note:
You can check four-wheel-down
towing status at any time by opening the
driver's door or turning the ignition to the
accessory or on position and verifying the
NEUTRAL TOW ENABLED
message
displays in the cluster.
To exit four-wheel-down towing and return
the transfer case to its
2H
position:
1.
With your vehicle still properly secured
to the tow vehicle, put the ignition in
the on position, but do not start the
engine. If your vehicle has an ignition
key, turn the key to on. If your vehicle
has intelligent access, press the engine
START/STOP
button once without
pressing the brake pedal.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission out of neutral
(N) and into any gear.
4. Release the brake pedal.
Note:
If completed successfully, the
instrument cluster displays
4X2
, and
NEUTRAL TOW DISABLED
.
Note:
If the indicator light and message do
not display, you must perform the procedure
again from the beginning.
Note:
You may hear an audible noise as the
transfer case shifts out of its neutral
position. This is normal.
Note:
If
SHIFT DELAY PULL FORWARD
displays in the instrument cluster, transfer
case gear tooth blockage is present. See the
instructions after this section.
5. Apply the parking brake, and then
disconnect the vehicle from the tow
vehicle.
6. Release the parking brake, start the
engine, and shift the transmission to
drive (D) to make sure the transfer
case is out of neutral.
7.
If the transfer case does not
successfully shift out of neutral, set the
parking brake until you can have your
vehicle serviced.
Resolving the SHIFT DELAY PULL
FORWARD Message
If the instrument cluster displays
SHIFT
DELAY PULL FORWARD
perform the
following:
1.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Put the transmission into neutral (N),
and then start the engine.
3. With the engine running, shift the
transmission to drive (D) and let the
vehicle roll forward, up to 3 ft (1 m).
You may hear an audible noise as the
transfer case shifts out of its neutral
position. This is normal.
4. Make sure the instrument cluster
displays
NEUTRAL TOW DISABLED
.
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F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201709, Second Printing
Towing