2013 LINCOLN MKZ emergency towing

We recommend using a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment. Do not
tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor
Company has not approved a
slingbelt towing procedure. If towed
incorrectly, or by any other means,
vehicle damage may occur.
Ford Motor Company produces a
towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck
operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing
procedures for your vehicle.
It is acceptable to tow a front-wheel
drive (FWD) vehicle from the front if
using proper wheel lift equipment to
raise the front wheels off the ground.
The rear wheels can remain on the
ground when towed in this fashion.
FWD vehicles can also be towed from
the rear using wheel lift equipment;
however, the front wheels must be
placed on a dolly to prevent damage
to the transmission.
It is required to tow an all-wheel drive
(AWD) vehicle with a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment, with all
the wheels off the ground, to prevent
damage to the transmission, AWD
system or vehicle.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
You can flat-tow (all wheels on the
ground, regardless of the
powertrain/transmission
configuration) your disabled vehicle
(without access to wheel dollies,
car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport
vehicle) under the following
conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward so
you tow it in a forward direction.
• You place the transmission in
position N. If you cannot place the
transmission in position N, you
may need to override it. See
Transmission
(page 165).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56
km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80
kilometers).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system
in recirculated air mode to prevent
exhaust fumes from entering the
vehicle. See
Climate Control (page
126).
Follow these guidelines if you have a
need for recreational (RV) towing. An
example of recreational towing would
be towing your vehicle behind a
motorhome. These guidelines are to
make sure you do not damage the
transmission during towing.
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Towing

SERVICE PLANS (U.S. only)
More than 32 million Ford and Lincoln
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plan backed by Ford Motor Company,
and provides peace of mind
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Limited Warranty coverage.
Up to 500+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four, new-vehicle Extended
Service Plans with different levels of
coverage. Ask your dealer for details.
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comprehensive coverage. With
over 500 covered components,
this plan is so complete that we
generally only discuss what’ s not
covered!
2. ExtraCare - Covers 113 components, and includes many
high-tech items.
3. BaseCare - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCare - Covers 29 critical
components.
Ford Extended Service Plan is honored
by all Ford and Lincoln Dealers in the
U.S. and Canada. It is the only
extended service plan authorized and
backed by Ford Motor Company. That
means you get: •
Reliable, quality service anywhere
you go.
• Factory-trained technicians.
• Ford Authorized Parts used with
every covered repair.
Rental Car Reimbursement
If your vehicle is kept overnight for
covered repairs, you are eligible for
rental car coverage, including
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty repairs,
or manufacturer ’s recalls.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your
Ford Extended Service Plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any
remaining coverage to the new owner.
Whenever you’re ready to sell your car,
prospective buyers may feel better
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Plus, exclusive 24/7 roadside
assistance, including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and
battery jump starts.
• Out-of-fuel and lock-out
assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Destination assistance for taxi,
shuttle, rental car coverage and
emergency transportation.
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Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)

Starting a Gasoline Engine..............152
Guarding Against Exhaust
Fumes....................................................... 153
Important Ventilating Information............................................. 153
Starting and Stopping the Engine...................................................150
General Information................................150
Steering...................................................217 Electric Power Steering...........................217
Steering Wheel.......................................75
Storage Compartments...................149
Sun Shades..............................................91
Sun Visors...............................................90
Illuminated Vanity Mirror..........................91
Supplementary Restraints System...................................................42
Principle of Operation..............................42
Symbols Glossary
....................................7
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications...325
See: Temporary Mobility Kit................292
See: Temporary Mobility Kit................292
T
Temporary Mobility Kit
.....................292
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with
Sealing Compound and Air.............294
General Information...............................293
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.................................................. 296
Tips for Use of the Kit............................293
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed...................................................... 297
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured.............................................. 294The Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Auto Line Program (U.S.
Only).....................................................245
Tire Care
................................................304
Glossary of Tire Terminology..............306
Information About Uniform Tire
Quality Grading....................................304
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall.................................................. 307
Temperature A B C..................................305
Traction AA A B C....................................305
Treadwear.................................................. 305
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................................................298
Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............................300
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................300
Tire Pressures See: Technical Specifications.............324
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit................292
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...........................292
Towing a Trailer....................................227 Load Placement.......................................227
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.................................................232
Emergency Towing..................................232
Recreational Towing...............................232
Towing.....................................................227
Traction Control....................................181 Principle of Operation..............................181
Transmission Code Designation........................................328
Transmission.........................................165
Transporting the Vehicle...................231
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................265
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