
Four-wheel Drive Vehicles
You can only tow a four-wheel drive
vehicle with all wheels on the ground by
placing the transfer case in its neutral
position and engaging the
four-wheel-down towing feature. Perform
the steps outlined in the following section
after positioning your vehicle behind the
tow vehicle and properly securing them
together.
Note:
Make sure you properly secure your
vehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note: For F-150 Raptor, please refer to your
Raptor supplement guide.
Four-wheel-down Towing
1. Put the ignition in the on position, but do not start the engine. If your vehicle
has an ignition key, turn the key to on.
If your vehicle has intelligent access,
press the engine START/STOP button
once without pressing the brake pedal.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Rotate the four-wheel drive switch to 2H.
4. Shift the transmission to neutral (N).
5. Rotate the four-wheel drive switch from
2H to 4L and back to 2H five
times within seven seconds.
Note: If completed successfully, the
information display confirms that your
vehicle is in neutral tow. This indicates that
your vehicle is safe to tow with all wheels
on the ground.
Note: If you do not see the message in the
display, you must perform the procedure
again from the beginning.
Note: You may hear an audible noise as the
transfer case shifts into its neutral position.
This is normal. 6. Leave the transmission in neutral (N)
and turn the ignition as far as it can go
toward the off position. It does not turn
fully off when the transmission is in
neutral (N). If your vehicle has an
ignition key, you must leave the key in
the ignition while towing. To lock and
unlock your vehicle, use the keyless
entry keypad or an extra set of keys. If
your vehicle has intelligent access,
press the engine START/STOP button
once without pressing the brake pedal.
You do not need to leave your keys in
the vehicle. You can lock and unlock
your vehicle as you normally do.
7. Release the brake pedal. WARNING:
Do not disconnect the
battery during recreational towing. It
prevents the transfer case from shifting
properly and may cause the vehicle to
roll, even if the transmission is in park
(P). WARNING:
Shifting the transfer
case to its neutral position for
recreational towing may cause the
vehicle to roll, even if the transmission is
in park (P). It may injure the driver and
others. Make sure you press the foot
brake and the vehicle is in a secure, safe
position when you shift to neutral (N).
Note: Failing to put the transfer case in its
neutral position while towing the vehicle
can damage vehicle components.
Note: You can check four-wheel-down
towing status at any time by opening the
driver's door or turning the ignition to the
accessory or on position. A message
displays in the information display
confirming your vehicle is in neutral tow.
To exit four-wheel-down towing and return
the transfer case to its
2H position:
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Peace of Mind
•
Back-up alarm*.
• Bed hooks*.
• Bumper and hitch-mounted parking
sensors*.
• Keyless entry keypad.
• Protective seat covers*.
• Remote start.
• Roadside assistance kits.
• Tool or cargo boxes*.
• Vehicle security systems.
• Wheel locks.
• Wheel well liners. Footnote
*Ford Licensed Accessory. The accessory
manufacturer designs, develops and
therefore warrants Ford Licensed
Accessories, and does not design or test
these accessories to Ford Motor
Company engineering requirements.
Contact an authorized Ford dealer for the
manufacturer's limited warranty details,
and request a copy of the Ford Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty
from the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keep
the following information in mind when
adding accessories or equipment to your
vehicle:
• When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as
indicated on the Safety Compliance
Certification label). Ask an authorized
dealer for specific weight information.
• The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the use
of mobile communications systems
that are equipped with radio
transmitters, for example two-way
radios, telephones and theft alarms.
Any such equipment installed in your
vehicle should comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulations and should be
installed only by an authorized dealer.
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In California (U.S. Only)............................329
Information Display Control.......................87
Information Displays....................................113
General Information........................................... 113
Information Messages
................................125
4WD........................................................................\
.. 141
Active Park............................................................ 126
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 126
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control...............127
Airbag....................................................................... 127
Alarm and Security............................................. 127
Battery and Charging System........................ 128
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 128
Diesel Messages.................................................. 129
Doors and Locks.................................................. 132
Driver Alert............................................................. 132
Drivetrain................................................................ 132
Engine...................................................................... 133
Fuel........................................................................\
... 133
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 133
Lane Keeping System....................................... 134
Maintenance......................................................... 134
MyKey...................................................................... 135
Off Road................................................................. 136
Park Aid.................................................................. 136
Park Brake.............................................................. 137
Power Steering..................................................... 137
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 138
Pro Trailer Backup Assist................................. 138
Remote Start........................................................ 139
Seats....................................................................... 139
Side-Wind............................................................. 139
Starting System ................................................. 140
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................140
Trailer...................................................................... 140
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 28
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)................................................... 29
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)...................................... 30
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 28Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat
Outermost Positions).................................... 24
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)..................................................................... 20
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 27
Using Tether Straps............................................. 28
Instrument Cluster.......................................105
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................92
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps.................................................96 Front Interior Lamps........................................... 96
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 97
Interior Mirror
..................................................102
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................. 102
Manual Dimming Mirror................................... 102
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................323 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 323
Jump Starting...................................................... 324
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 323
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 324
K
Keyless Entry
.....................................................71
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD................................................................ 71
Keyless Starting
..............................................171
Ignition Modes....................................................... 171
Keys and Remote Controls.........................56
L
Lane Keeping System
................................253
Switching the System On and Off..............254
System Display................................................... 255
System Settings................................................. 254
Troubleshooting................................................. 256
Lighting Control...............................................91 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............92
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