Ford FCS-12141-12 Automobile Accessories User Manual
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1. 1 9 2 SHELBY GT500 TOW LINE 3 18 gt FLATBED iy 36 STACKED 4X4 10 CROSSBEAM SPACER BLOCKS 4 MATERIAL CROSSBEAMS ONE 4x4x60 LONG ONE 4x4x48 LONG for F Super Duty P f SECTION A 5 PRORIGATED AS SHOWN IA XY MATERIAL SPACER BLOCKS yA odo UE LONG ESA a Sen eE SECTION A SIXTEEN 1 4 WASHER 6 Safety Chain Location Codes Tie Down T Slot Flatbed Rollback T Slot FLATBED 7 387 Wrap Chain Flatbed Rollback STACKED 4X4 Winch Location 7 CROSSBEAM WITHOUT SPACER BLOCKS 11 N 4x4 WOOD BLOCK MATERIAL CROSSBEAMS 2 4x4x60 LONG 2 4x4x48 LONG 8 V STRAP FORGED CLUSTER HOOKS Use FT tie downs for Wrap rear axle for safety flatbed only chains on wheel lift FCS 12141 12 6 December 2010 20 FRONT2. 23 12 E DE jur lt Sms 13 F 6 E 14 E 6 E 15 E 6 E 16 E 6 E 17 N 2 ere AORO ZO Note 1 Without class III trailer hitch Note 2 With class Ill trailer hitch 18 FRONT Loop safety chain through the subframe hole and then connect hook FCS 12141 12 December 2010 24 FRONT 25 26 FCS 12141 12 December 2010
3. 2 x E Vehicle Ss ic F eSc seclorcorae ed EE P EE CARS Fiesta A B C I M S 1 24 3 5 15in 15in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd See 25 See 25 Focus FWD A B C H l 1 12 3 5 18in 18in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd See 25 See 25 Fusion MKZ AWD A B C D E 1 22 3 5 19in 19in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd Fusion MKZ Hybrid AWD Fusion MKZ FWD AB C E l 1 22 2 5 19in 19in W O Unitd W Dolly Unita Fusion MKZ Hybrid FWD Fusion Sport FWD A B C E I M 168 22 2 5 19in 19 in W O Unltd W Dolly Unitd Taurus MKS AWD A B C D E H I M 1 23 3 5 12in 12in WDolly Unltd W Dolly Unitd Taurus MKS FWD A B C E H I M 1 23 2 5 12in 12in wo Unltd W Dolly Unitd Mustang RWD V6 and V8 A B C D l K L 1 13 3 5 16in 14in WDolly Unltd W Dolly Unitd Mustang Shelby GT 500 RWD A B C D I K L M N 1 7 8 9 13 3 NA 16in 14in W Dolly Unltd N A N A Mustang Boss With Side ABGDIKLMN 4789 13 3 NA 16in 14in W Dolly Unitd N A N A Exhaust RWD TRUCKS E Series E 150 250 350 450 A B E O R 1 14 12in 12in W Dolly Unltd W O Unitd Edge MKX AWD A B C D E H I 1 20 12in 12in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unitd Edge MKX FWD A B C D E H I 1 20 12in 12in W O Unltd W Dolly Unitd Escape Escape Hybrid 4WD A B C D I 1 15 3 5 12in 12in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unitd Escape Escape Hybrid FWD A B C D 1 15 2 5 12 in 12 in W O Unltd W Dolly Unltd E
4. Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure It is recommended that the vehicle be towed with a flatbed or wheel lift equipment If the vehicle is towed by any other means or incorrectly damage to the vehicle may occur B NOTICE If the vehicle is to be towed from the front or rear using wheel lift equipment the lifted tire must be raised to a clearance height ABOVE the dollied tire to prevent damage to the vehicle undercarriage The clearance height is the difference between the bottom of the tire lifted and the bottom of the dollied wheel See Illustration numbers 3 and or 5 c NOTICE It is recommended that the vehicle 4WD AWD FWD and some RWD be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment It is required that the front wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle fascia bumper and or the FWD 4WD and AWD system D NOTICE It is recommended that the vehicle 4x2 4WD AWD RWD and some FWD be towed from the front using wheel lift equipment It is required that the rear wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle fascia bumper and or the driveline system E NOTICE On a vehicle equipped with fog lamps or a sport package care must be taken not to damage the components while loading and towing with a wheel lift or flatbed For flatbed towing wrap loading cable with a shop towel to protect fascia bumper from damage F WARNING ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED
5. WITH THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLETE ALL PRE TOWING UNDER VEHICLE ACTIVITY SECURING VEHICLE CHAINS STRAPS ETC BEFORE TURNING THE KEY TO THE RUN POSITION THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IS ACTIVE WHENEVER THE KEY IS IN THE RUN POSITION AND WILL DEPLOY IF THE MANUAL ACTIVATION BUTTON IS DEPRESSED G NOTICE On a vehicle equipped with an air suspension system the system switch must be turned to the off position before the vehicle can be towed Refer to the Owner s Literature for the procedure and switch location If the rear air bags are deflated load the vehicle on a flatbed and use a 4x4 board under the bed to lift the rear of the vehicle so that the rear bumper will not drag on the road H NOTICE When a vehicle is towed over rough pitching roads such as a crowned road intersection at a railroad crossing towing speed should be greatly reduced to avoid damaging the vehicle undercarriage FCS 12141 12 WARNING DO NOT TOW A VEHICLE BACKWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED HAS ALL 4 WHEELS ON THE GROUND J NOTICE When loading a vehicle on a flatbed crossbeam spacer blocks must be used to keep the cable from coming in contact with the chin spoiler The crossbeam spacer block can be held in place on the frame by using bungee cords K NOTICE Do not disconnect the driveshaft since the system is aligned and balanced Connecting the driveshaft in the wrong position may c
6. ABOUT THIS WRECKER TOWING MANUAL Ford Motor Company salutes and applauds the towing industry for many fine years of service to the automotive industry We will continue to work to provide our customers with guidelines This manual contains the latest towing procedures for 2012 Ford and Lincoln vehicles Ford Motor Company has created easy to follow instructions with illustrations showing the correct hook up for damage free towing As an additional safety measure be sure to use safety chains on every tow including wheel lift and flatbed hook ups This procedure will prevent losing the vehicle in the event of equipment failure or vehicle breakage at the chain attachment New body effects and aerodynamic styling require new methods of towing this is to eliminate the possibility of damage while in tow Wheel lifts or flatbed equipment is required to tow Ford Motor Company vehicles Refer to the instructions given for the specific vehicle to be towed GENERAL TOWING INFORMATION NOTE NOTICE AND WARNING As you read through this manual you may come across a NOTE NOTICE or WARNING Each one is there for a specific purpose A NOTE calls attention to unique additional or essential information related to the subject procedure A NOTICE identifies a hazard that could damage the vehicle or property A WARNING identifies a hazard to yourself or others that could result in severe injury or death Preparatory Steps WARNING NE
7. VER USE A TOW BAR THAT ATTACHES TO THE FASCIA BUMPER WHEN TOWING A VEHICLE THE FASCIA BUMPER COULD BE DAMAGED AND OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT NOTICE Incorrect towing of a vehicle may result in damage to the transmission transaxle transfer case front or rear fascia steering suspension exhaust etc Always follow the outlined towing procedures It is recommended that only an unloaded vehicle be towed FCS 12141 12 2012 WRECKER TOWING MANUAL NOTICE Always consult the tow equipment manufacturer for specific instructions on how to operate their equipment To prevent damage to the vehicle it is the tow equipment operator s responsibility to evaluate and adjust to the specific towing conditions If a vehicle has been modified consult the equipment modifier or supplier for the specific towing instruction NOTE When towing a vehicle the steering wheel should be left unlocked NOTE Disabling the air bag system is not necessary in most cases an air bag is highly unlikely to deploy during towing Standard towing or recovery procedures on an air bag equipped vehicle should not cause air bag deployment Only a significant impact will cause an air bag to deploy NOTE Turning the ignition switch to the OFF position will not disable the Ford air bag system the air bag deployment system operates independently of the ignition switch position If the air bags are not deployed and as a precaution the air bag system needs to
8. ause vibration or damage to the driveline L NOTICE Manual transmission vehicles MUST have the parking brake fully engaged when the rear wheels are on the dolly Failure to apply the parking brake may cause damage to the driveline M NOTICE To prevent damage to the bottom of the front or rear fascia bumper covers it is recommended that the vehicle be loaded onto a flatbed tow truck with the tow hook attached to a canvas strap If the cable chain or strap comes in contact with the fascia wrap the tow cable chain or strap with a shop towel N NOTICE When using a flatbed it is recommended to use mini J hooks to tie down the front of the vehicle Larger J hooks may cause damage to the undercarriage O NOTE For Dual Rear Wheel DRW vehicles it may be necessary to remove the outer rear wheel when using wheel lift equipment P NOTE On a 4WD vehicle with Electronic Shift on the Fly ESOF it is recommended that the vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dolly or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground Q NOTE On a 4WD vehicle with Manual Shift on Stop MSOS and the lever operated transfer case positioned in NEUTRAL it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground R NOTE For towing or operating conditions other than what is prescribed in this manual the driveshaft must be removed Always mark the location of th
9. be disabled disconnect the battery in a safe manner When towing a vehicle release the parking brake and place the transmission transaxle in NEUTRAL As a general rule vehicles should be towed with the drive wheels off the ground If the vehicle is to be towed on its drive wheels place the drive wheels on a dolly When a vehicle is towed on its front wheels the steering wheel must be clamped in the straight ahead position with a steering wheel clamping device designed for towing service use such as those provided by towing system manufacturers Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock when towing from either the front or rear to lock the wheels in a straight ahead position If the steering wheel is not able to be unlocked place a dolly underneath the drive wheels of the vehicle and tow with the non drive wheels raised Brake Shift Interlock All Ford and Lincoln vehicles incorporate a brake shift interlock feature that will prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from PARK when the ignition switch is in the ON position however when the brake pedal is depressed the gearshift lever is unlocked and can then be moved If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of PARK with the ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed refer to the automatic transmission transaxle section in the driving section of the Owner s Literature Guide December 2010 Flat Bed NOTICE On vehicles equipped with an air sus
10. e driveshaft to the attaching flange before removal so the shaft can be correctly indexed upon installation Driveshaft attachment bolts should be replaced with new OEM bolts or have threadlocking compound added to the original bolts Reinstall the driveshaft as instructed the workshop manual S NOTICE When wheel lifting from the rear the front tires must be put on a dolly Lift the rear wheels and secure with a safety strap Pull the front tires onto 4x4 blocks using the stinger Position the dollies to the smallest size opening Secure the dollies with safety straps Refer to Illustration 25 December 2010 CONTINUED WARNINGS NOTICES AND NOTES See page 5 for specific vehicle application T NOTICE For vehicles with side exhaust For flatbed towing secure the rear of the vehicle by using axle straps or lasso straps around the rear axle One strap is required on each side of the differential Using the standard T slot attachment can damage the side exiting exhaust Refer to Illustration 26 FCS 12141 12 4 December 2010 TOWING SPECIFICATION AND ILLUSTRATION TABLE 2 Flatbed Front and Rear Wheel Lift O 9 Z Oo Oo a E E 9 e E d g 5 Becca oa ee er lh ee Ese ge 2 a ope a St S Ei Leg loa 5 A EE 8 25 a8 i El
11. pension system be sure the air suspension service switch is turned off prior to the vehicle being tied down NOTICE Never hook a J hook O to any suspension or driveline component When using a flatbed to transport a vehicle unless indicated otherwise use a T hook inserted in the appropriate tie down slot Never hook a J hook to any suspension wheel or driveline component because damage to these components may occur When using winches care must be taken to avoid damaging the fascia bumper lower body panels and 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 occur NOTICE When towing over roads that are rough or have crowned intersection the following special procedures are required when using any wheel lift equipment The vehicle must be secure to the wheel lift equipment using safety chains equipped with T hooks or safety hooks If this procedure is not followed excessive jounce travel of the suspension may cause damage to the underbody 1 Unless otherwise specified attach the safety chain T hooks in the appropriate slot of the body or frame of the vehicle being towed 2 Run the chain through the hooks on the wheel lift crossbar and attach it to the towing vehicle 3 Make sure there is no slack in the safety chain between the vehicle and the crossbar 4 Repea
12. t Steps 1 through 3 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 and 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 FCS 12141 12 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 an 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 Wi
13. th 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 the hubs are in the FREE position or unlocked check the front driveshaft it should turn freely if the hubs are unlocked 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 and Ranger 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 an 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 December 2010 WARNINGS NOTICES AND NOTES See page 5 for specific vehicle application A NOTICE Ford Motor
14. xpedition Navigator 4WD A B C D G l Q R 1 18 3 5 12in 12in WDolly Unltd W Dolly Unitd Expedition Navigator RWD A B D G I R 1 18 3 4 12in 12in WDolly Unttd WO Unltd Explorer AWD A B C D E H I M 1 21 3 5 15in 15in WDolly Unltd W Dolly Unitd Explorer FWD A B C E H 1 M 1 21 2 5 15in 15in W O Unltd W Dolly Unitd F 150 4WD A B C D G I Q R 1 18 3 5 12in 12in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd F 150 RWD A B D G 1 R 1 18 3 4 12in 12in WDolly Unttd W O Unltd F 250 350 450 550 4WD A B 1 J O P Q R 1 10 16 3 5 12in 12in WDolly Unltd W O Unltd F 250 350 450 550 RWD A B J 0 R 1 10 16 3 4 12in 12in WDolly Unitd wo Unltd Flex MKT AWD A B C D E H I M 1 21 3 5 15in 15in W Dolly Unltd W Dolly Unltd Flex MKT FWD A B C E H I M 1 21 2 5 15in 15in W O Unltd W Dolly Unltd Raptor A GLR 1 18 NA wa NA N A N A N A N A N A Transit Connect A B C H 1 11 2 5 12 in 12 in W O Unltd W Dolly Unltd In case of an emergency the vehicle can be towed with the drive wheels on the ground up to a speed of 35 mph 55 km h and up to a distance of 50 mi 80 km On a 4X2 4X4 vehicle in 2HI and the hubs in the AUTO FREE position it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground without dollies and the rear wheels off the ground FCS 12141 12 December 2010 ILLUSTRATIONS
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