2017 Wrecker Towing Manual
December, 2017 Ver.1
CPR © 2017 FORD MOTOR COMPANY
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121
12/2017
FCS-12141-18
SHEET 3 OF 14
WARNING:
Only raise the vehicle when positioned on a hard, level surface. Attempting to raise the
vehicle on an uneven or soft surface may result in the vehicle slipping or falling from the jack or
jackstand. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: When jacking or lifting the vehicle, block all wheels remaining on the ground. Set the
parking brake if the rear wheels will remain on the ground. These actions help prevent unintended
vehicle movement. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE: The jack provided with the vehicle is intended to be used in an emergency for changing
a deflated tire. To avoid damage to the vehicle, never use the jack to hoist the vehicle for any other
purpose.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to use jack pressure on either the front bumper or the rear bumper on any
vehicle. Damage to bumper covers will occur.
a.
Block the front wheels.
b. Disconnect the electrical connector at the rear brake caliper.
c. Remove the two 5 mm hex screws retaining the parking brake actuator motor.
d. Twist the parking brake actuator motor to remove it from the rear brake caliper.
e. Rotate the exposed ball screw driveshaft clockwise 120°.
f. Repeat on other side.
3. Place the transmission/transaxle in N (Neutral).
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All Ford and Lincoln vehicles incorporate a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents shifting from
P (PARK) unless the ignition is in the ON/ACC position and the brake pedal is pressed.
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Set the parking brake or block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
NOTE:
If the battery is dead, jump start the vehicle to supply power.
For vehicles with a key:
a. Press the brake pedal.
b. Turn the key to the ON (II) position.
c. Shift the transmission to the N position.
d. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
For vehicles with push button start:
a. With the brake not pressed, press the start/stop button. This turns the ignition ON.
b. Press the brake pedal.
c. Shift the vehicle to N.
d. Release the brake pedal.
e. Press the start/stop button to turn the ignition OFF.
NOTE:
If the gearshift lever cannot be moved out of P with the ignition in the ON/ACC position and the
brake pedal pressed, refer to brake-shift interlock in the Transmission section of the Owner’s
Guide.
