FCS-12141-14
August, 2014 Ver.2
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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
occur.
NOTICE:
When towing over roads that are rough or have
crowned intersection, the following special procedures are
required when using any wheel lift equipment. The vehicle
must be secure to the wheel lift equipment using safety
chains equipped with T-hooks or safety hooks. If this
procedure is not followed, excessive jounce travel of the
suspension may cause damage to the underbody.
1. Unless otherwise specified, attach the safety chain
T-hooks in the appropriate slot of the body or frame
of the vehicle being towed.
2. Run the chain through the hooks on the wheel lift
crossbar and attach it to the towing vehicle.
3. Make sure there is no slack in the safety chain
between the vehicle and the crossbar.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other side of the
vehicle.
Slingbelts
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 and/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) are 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.
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 an 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
indicators will be OFF when the transfer case is in
NEUTRAL. If the battery is dead, apply 12 volt electric
power to the battery using a jump box or jumper cables
(connected to a separate vehicle) to verify the indicator
lights are off.
Place the transfer case in N (NEUTRAL).
3.
NOTE:
To verify the hubs are in the FREE position or
“unlocked”, check the front driveshaft, it should turn
freely if the hubs are unlocked.
On F-Series Super Duty vehicles, 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, and Ranger
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,
apply 12 volt electric power to the battery using a jump
box or jumper cables (connected to a separate vehicle)
to verify the indicator lights are off.
2. Place an 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 by checking the front
driveshaft; it should turn freely if 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.
