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Metric Conversion – To obtain information in kilograms, multiply pounds by .45; to obtain information in kilometers, multiply miles by 1.6; to obtain information in centimeters, multiply feet by 30.48.
Different vehicles have different restrictions and towing procedures. Contact your Ford Dealer for complete details. For safe operation, towed vehicles (or dollies or trailers carrying them) should be equipped with a separate functional brake system.
(a) Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly rotary control in 2-high position and transmission in NEUTRAL (with 4x4 only)
(b) Manual transfer case shifted into NEUTRAL (with 4x4 only)
(c) Manual transmission in NEUTRAL (with 4x2 or 4x4) (max speed is 55 mph)
(d) Only 4x4 with dealer-installed Neutral Tow Kit (Part #3L2Z-7H332-AA)
(e) Only 4x4 with dealer-installed Neutral Tow Kit (Part #1L2Z-7H332-AB)
(f) Only 4x4 with dealer-installed Neutral Tow Kit (Part #6L2Z-7H332-A)
(g) Excludes Harley-Davidson™ model
(h) All-wheel-drive vehicles cannot be towed on a dolly
(i) Vehicles with a 4x4 low button are capable of four-wheel-down towing with the appropriate Neutral Tow Kit
Manual Automatic
2008 Ford Cars Transmission Transmission
Focus Yes No
Fusion Yes No
Taurus (FWD/AWD) N/A Yes (h)
2008 Ford Crossovers
Taurus X (FWD/AWD) N/A Yes (h)
Edge (FWD/AWD) N/A Yes (h)
2008 Ford Trucks
Escape I4 Yes No
Escape Hybrid N/A Yes
Ranger Yes (a)(c) Yes (d)
Explorer 4x4 V6 N/A Yes (e)(i)
Explorer 4x4 V8 N/A Yes (f)(i)
Explorer AWD N/A No
Sport Trac 4x4 V6 N/A Yes (e)(i)
Sport Trac 4x4 V8 N/A Yes (f)(i)
Sport Trac AWD N/A No
F-150 4x2 No No
F-150 4x4 (g) N/A Yes (b)
F-250/F-350/F-450 Super Duty 4x2 No No
F-250/F-350/F-450 Super Duty 4x4 Yes (b) Yes (b)
Towing a Ford Vehicle Behind Your Motorhome With All Four Wheels Down
“Four-Wheel-Down” Towing
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Many motorhome owners prefer the practicality of having another vehicle along when they travel. In fact, towing another vehicle behind the motorhome has become more and more popular in recent years. Furthermore, many of those who want to tow another vehicle prefer one that can be easily towed without a dolly or trailer. Ford car and truck models shown in the chart at right can be towed with all four wheels down. For safe operation, towed vehicles (or dollies or trailers carrying them) should be equipped with a separate functional brake system. See page 27 and back cover for additional brake information.
Note: Some aftermarket camper centers offer kits which may allow vehicles with automatic transmissions to be flat-towed. Check your new vehicle Warranty Guide, as this could void the warranty of your vehicle.
Revised September 2008




