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FCS-12141-10 2 July, 2009
Flat Beds
NOTICE: On vehicles equipped with an air
suspension system, be sure the air suspension
service switch is turned off prior to vehicle tie down.
NOTICE: Never fasten J-hooks
to any suspension or driveline
components.
When using a flatbed to transport a vehicle, unless
indicated otherwise, use T-hooks inserted in the
appropriate tie-down slot. Never fasten J-hooks to any
suspension wheel or driveline component because
J-hooks will damage these components. When using
winches, care must be taken to avoid damaging the
fascia/bumper system, lower body panels or air dams.
Wheel Lift
NOTICE: Check vehicle specifications for raised
vehicle height requirements. If these height
requirements are not followed, damage to the body
and/or the underbody may result.
NOTICE: When towing over very rough or crowned
intersection roads, the following special procedures
are required when using any wheel lift equipment.
The vehicle must be secured to the wheel lift
equipment using safety chains equipped with T-
hooks or safety hooks. If these procedures are not
followed, damage to the underbody may result from
excessive jounce travel of the suspension.
1. Attach the safety chain T-hooks in the appropriate slot
of the body or frame of the vehicle to be towed unless
otherwise specified.
2. Run the chain through the hooks on the wheel lift
crossbar and attach it to the towing vehicle.
3. Make sure that there is no slack in the safety chain
between the vehicle and the crossbar.
4. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other side of the vehicle.
Slingbelts
Ford Motor Company does not
recommend the use of slingbelt
towing. Using slingbelt towing
procedures may cause damage
to the fascia, lower body panels,
air dams or other components.
Towing Speeds and Distance
NOTE: If a distance of 50 mi (80 km) and/or a speed of
35 mph (55 km/h) is exceeded, or when the vehicle is
towed with the drive wheels on the ground, position
dollies under the wheels. Towing speed should not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when the vehicle is towed with
the front wheels off the ground. Do not tow with both
front and rear wheels on the ground.
NOTE: On rough pavement, the maximum towing speed
is 35 mph (55 km/h). Maximum towing speed of 35 mph
(55 km/h) should be used whenever the tow truck
operator is not sure of road surface condition.
See specific model instructions for vehicle towing speed
and distance limitations.
UNLTD = Unlimited miles, at speeds up to 50 mph (80
km/h).
Refer to the dolly manufacturer for speed and weight
limitations.
Towing Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with Lever-
Operated Transfer Case – F-150, F-250 through
F-550
1. Place the automatic transmission in PARK or
manual transmission in 1st gear.
2. NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL setting is
located between 4H and 4L. In order to place the
transfer case in NEUTRAL, the lever must be moved
slightly to the left and rearward of the 4H position.
With the ignition in the ON position, both the 4x4 and
LOW RANGE indicators will be OFF when the
transfer case is in NEUTRAL. If the battery is dead,
jump the vehicle to make sure the indicator lights are
off.
Place the transfer case in N (NEUTRAL).
3. NOTE: To verify that the hubs are in the FREE
position, the front driveshaft should turn freely.
On an F-Super Duty, set and verify that the manual
locking hubs are in the FREE position. Use dollies if
the hubs do not unlock.
Towing speed should not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This applies with either the front or rear wheels off
the ground.
Towing Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with
Electronic Shift Transfer Case – F-150, F-250
through F-550, Ranger and Sport-Trac
1. NOTE: With the ignition in the ON position, both the
4x4 HI and the LOW RANGE indicators will be OFF
when the transfer case is in 2 HI. If the battery is
dead, jump the vehicle to make sure the indicator
lights are off.
2. Place the automatic transmission in PARK or
manual transmission in 1st gear.
3. NOTE: Manual locking hubs apply to F-250 through
F-550 only.
Set the locking hubs to the AUTO position. Verify
that the hubs are unlocked. Use dollies if the hubs
do not unlock. Once these conditions are met, follow
the instructions for towing a 2-wheel drive vehicle.