2017 Wrecker Towing Manual
December, 2017 Ver.1
CPR © 2017 FORD MOTOR COMPANY
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121
12/2017
FCS-12141-18
SHEET 2 OF 14
NOTICE: On rough pavement or whenever the tow truck operator is not sure of road surface
conditions, the maximum towing speed is 55 km/h (35 mph). To prevent damage to the vehicle,
it is the tow equipment operator’s responsibility to evaluate and adjust to the specific towing
conditions.
NOTE:
When towing the vehicle, turn the ignition to the OFF position to deactivate the airbag system.
NOTE:
Disabling the airbag system when towing an undamaged vehicle as instructed in this manual is
not necessary. Standard towing or recovery procedures will not cause airbag deployment.
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As a general rule tow the vehicle with the drive wheels off the ground. If the vehicle is towed on its
drive wheels use tow dollies as indicated by the Model-Specific Transport Guidelines in this
manual.
• When a vehicle is being towed with the front wheels on the ground, lock the steering wheel into
place using an approved locking device.
• Do not use the steering column ignition lock to secure the wheels.
• When a vehicle is being towed with the rear wheels on the ground, the steering wheel must not be
locked and must be free to rotate.
PREPARATORY STEPS
1. Make sure the ignition is in the OFF position.
• Refer to Starting And Stopping the Engine section in the Owner's Guide for details on the keyless
ignition system.
NOTE:
The ignition must be in the OFF position to prevent accidental airbag deployment when
transporting the vehicle.
2. Release the parking brake.
• For vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake, the ignition must be turned on to release
the parking brake.
• If the battery is dead, jump start to supply power.
- If the parking brake cannot be released, use tow dollies or manually release the electronic parking
brake as follows:
WARNING: Never get under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. The jack could
unintentionally lower. Always support the vehicle with floor stands. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Identify the correct jacking points by locating the triangle stamped into the uni-body
sheet metal or vehicle frame. Raising a vehicle in any other location may result in vehicle shifting
or falling. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
