Towing the vehicle on four wheels, Emergency towing, Recreational towing – FORD 2014 Focus v.3 User Manual

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We recommend placing the rear wheels on a tow dolly when towing your
vehicle from the front using wheel lift equipment. This prevents damage
to the rear fascia.

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS

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. See Automatic transmission in

the Transmission chapter if you cannot move the transmission
into N.

• 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 your vehicle. Refer to the Climate
Controls
chapter for more information.

Note: You must tow your vehicle in the forward direction to avoid
damage to the internal transmission components. In addition, we
recommend you follow the instructions provided by the aftermarket
manufacturer of the towing equipment, if provided.

Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational towing, such
as towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. We designed these
guidelines to prevent damage to your transmission.

Before you tow your vehicle, follow these directions for your specific
vehicle configuration after it is hooked-up to the recreational vehicle or
tow dolly:

Vehicles with a Manual Transmission

1. Release the parking brake.
2. Move the gearshift to the neutral position.

• The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h).

• There is no limitation on towing distance.

Towing

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2014 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, February 2014
USA
(fus)

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