2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Towing

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOURWHEELS Emergency Towing If your vehicle becomes inoperable (without access to wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground, regardless of the powertrain and transmission configuration) under the following conditions: • Your vehicle is facing forward for towing in a forward direction. • Place the transmission in position N . If you cannotmove the transmission into N , you may need to override it. See Transmission (page 149). • Maximumspeed is 35mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km). WARNING If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock make sure the ignition is in the accessory or on position when being Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. See Climate Control (page 108). 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. We designed these guidelines to prevent damage to your transmission. towed. Recreational Towing

Front-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground) as vehicle or transmissiondamagemay occur. You must place the front wheels on a two-wheel towdolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. Four-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground), as vehicle or transmissiondamagemay occur. It is recommended to towyour vehiclewith all four (4) wheels off the ground such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow your vehicle.

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