Does anyone have any info on the towability of an Escape V6 automatic, 4 wheels down? This SUV looks like a perfect RV dinghy, but I can't find out if the automatic is towable w/ 4 down. The V6 Explorer 4x4 automatic is, how about the Escape?

 

I researched the same question. Ford's answer. You can tow the 4wd Escape 4 down for a maximum of 50 miles at a maximum of 35 mph. I too want to tow it behind an RV. Will have to trailer it.
Thanks
Danny

 

 

Not possible, that transmission has a fluid pump that runs off of the engine, more than a few miles will severely damage your transmission.

 

OK, this may not be much of an option, but you can tow an AWD Escape if you take off the forward driveshaft. With an impact wrench this is a pretty quick operation.

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 16-Mar-02 AT 02:56 PM (EST)]Here is what 2002 Escape owner manual says about recreational towing:

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RECREATIONAL TOWING
An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.

If your vehicle is automatic transmission equipped, with a 4x2 (front-wheel drive only) configured powertrain, “recreational towing” is permitted by trailering the vehicle with its front wheels on a dolly. This protects the transmission’s internal mechanical components from potential lack of lubrication damage.

If your vehicle is automatic transmission equipped, with a 4x4 (all-wheel drive) configured powertrain, “recreational towing” is permitted only if the vehicle is trailered with all four (4) wheels off the ground. Otherwise, no “recreational towing” is permitted.

If your vehicle is manual transmission equipped, shifting the transmission into neutral permits “flat-towing” (all wheels on the ground) for pulling behind a motorhome. Your vehicle may be towed up to a speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) but you should always obey local speed limits.
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Hope this help

Denis
2002 Escape XLS.