{"id":7627,"date":"2022-09-12T18:27:31","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T18:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=7627"},"modified":"2025-09-29T19:13:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T19:13:36","slug":"can-i-flat-tow-my-ford-f-150-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/can-i-flat-tow-my-ford-f-150-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I flat-tow my Ford F-150 truck?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ford F-150 truck flat-towing instructions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, you can flat-tow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/new-ford-f-150-sherwood-park-ab\">Ford F-150<\/a> 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\u2019re located near Edmonton in Sherwood Park, AB.\u00a0<\/span>Keep reading to learn how you can flat-tow your Ford F-150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our New Ford Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\"><strong>Factory Order Your New Ford<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RZ9g0ShcZdc&amp;ab_channel=FordMotorCompany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Flat Tow Your Ford F-150 \u00ae Truck | Ford How-To | Ford video&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"999\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RZ9g0ShcZdc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steps to flat-towing your Ford F-150 truck<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The video guide above is a great place to start if you\u2019re 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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start your Ford F-150 truck.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Press the 2H button on the four-wheel drive mode control.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Push and hold the brake pedal and shift the transmission to neutral.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Press the stop-start button once or use your key to turn off your vehicle.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Press and hold the brake pedal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Press \u201cMenu\u201d on the steering wheel.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scroll to settings and select \u201cNeutral Tow.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Press and hold the \u201cOK\u201d button until the screen shows a message confirming that neutral tow is enabled. \u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Release the brake pedal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leave your vehicle in neutral and switch off your vehicle once by pressing the start-stop button.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use the keyless entry keypad or an extra set of keys to lock and unlock your truck.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now you\u2019re ready to tow your vehicle.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile has-black-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:59% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-150\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O-1024x334.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Ford F-150 models in a row\" class=\"wp-image-13410 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O-1024x334.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O-768x251.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O.jpg 1410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-150\">Learn more about the Ford F-150<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/07\/06193056\/2022-Ford-F-150_B4_o.jpg\" alt=\"2023 Ford F-150 on a mountain road\" class=\"wp-image-8730 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/07\/06193056\/2022-Ford-F-150_B4_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/07\/06193056\/2022-Ford-F-150_B4_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are the dangers of improperly towing your vehicle?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you don\u2019t flat-tow your vehicle correctly, you could damage its transmission or gearbox. This is why it\u2019s important to follow the steps above when you need to tow your truck. 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