Ford F-150 truck flat-towing instructions
Yes, you can flat tow the Ford F-150 truck, and this page will show you how. If your Ford F-150 truck needs repairs, or you need a new Ford truck, visit Sherwood Ford. We’re located near Edmonton in Sherwood Park, AB.
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Steps to flat-towing your Ford F-150 truck
The video guide above is a great place to start if you’re trying to flat-tow your Ford F-150. Then, you can review any steps you missed in the list below. If you have any questions, let us know.
- Start your Ford F-150 truck.
- Press the 2H button on the four-wheel drive mode control.
- Press and hold the brake pedal and shift the transmission to neutral.
- Press the stop-start button once or use your key to turn off your vehicle.
- With your foot off the brake pedal, press the start-stop button once to switch your vehicle to accessory mode or turn the key to the on position.
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
- Press “Menu” on the steering wheel.
- Scroll to settings and select “Neutral Tow.”
- Press and hold the “OK” button until the screen shows a message confirming that neutral tow is enabled.
- Release the brake pedal.
- Leave your vehicle in neutral and switch off your vehicle once by pressing the start-stop button.
- For vehicles with a key, do not turn the ignition all the way to the off position. You must leave the key in the ignition while towing.
- Use the keyless entry keypad or an extra set of keys to lock and unlock your truck.
- Now you’re ready to tow your vehicle.
What are the dangers of improperly towing your vehicle?
If you don’t flat-tow your vehicle correctly, you could damage its transmission or gearbox. This is why it’s important to follow the steps above when you need to tow your truck. Double-check that you do everything as specified.
