2WD as toad?
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2WD as toad?
Can a new 2WD be towed 4 wheels down? I just bought a motorhome and I'm wondering about the suitability of a nice little stripped down XL as a toad. I understand 4WD can be towed 4 wheels down but I've no interest in 4WD.
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I've read where the drive shaft should be removed for long tows so you don't overheat the transmission fluid even in neutral. No expert here by any means so I would advise that you seek other opinions / facts from ore experienced folks.
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the 2wd can not be flat towed per the tow guide.
Tow guide menu
From that link you can select the year in question and there is a page on flat tow-ability. Generally I find 4x4 to be a waste, but at least it's probably the option that holds the most value.
As Tim said, you can disconnect the drive shaft, but I'd just as soon buy the 4x4 and call it the "transmission disconnect option" and make it easier. Also, this is not a Ford recommendation, just a practical application.... Not sure how warranty might be affected if it was noticed.
Tow guide menu
From that link you can select the year in question and there is a page on flat tow-ability. Generally I find 4x4 to be a waste, but at least it's probably the option that holds the most value.
As Tim said, you can disconnect the drive shaft, but I'd just as soon buy the 4x4 and call it the "transmission disconnect option" and make it easier. Also, this is not a Ford recommendation, just a practical application.... Not sure how warranty might be affected if it was noticed.
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It's a very pleasing car. It's a strong runner and faster than the standard 1.6 motor. The little bugger makes lots of torque at low RPM and doesn't need nearly as much downshifting as one might think. It's great fun to drive and is getting 40.6 mpg. Excellent handling, very tight and precise chassis and steering.
Anyway, it looks like my F-150 days are over, for now anyway. I traded in both my truck and travel trailer on a new Tiffin bus, a gasser with the Ford V-10. It drives OK but makes the Ecoboost F-150--25' KZ combo I had seem like a Formula 1 car in comparison.
Anyway, it looks like my F-150 days are over, for now anyway. I traded in both my truck and travel trailer on a new Tiffin bus, a gasser with the Ford V-10. It drives OK but makes the Ecoboost F-150--25' KZ combo I had seem like a Formula 1 car in comparison.
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Thanks for the suggestion but ease of use would put the kibosh on that for me. I could probably pull a RWD vehicle backwards on a tow dolly and some people use car trailers behind motorhomes, but I'm looking for a simpler arrangement.
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Superior Driveline builds a driveshaft disconnect for all the F-150 models (4x4 or 4x2, all cabs and bed lengths, all engine types). Their application chart can show you a cost: Application Chart
Expect about 800$ or so, but extremely easy to operate. It's easier to operate than the part of connecting our truck as a toad in the first place.
Expect about 800$ or so, but extremely easy to operate. It's easier to operate than the part of connecting our truck as a toad in the first place.
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I also have a Fiesta. Mine is the cheapo S model. I do love the thing, they have an excellent fun drive. I was strongly leaning towards an Ecoboost but didn't like how Ford wouldn't allow many options with it. If I was gonna spend the extra money for an SE I wanted to build it a little nicer.
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