Closing the loop on this:
Made the following changes and took the Maverick out for a successful tow yesterday:
The primary issue was the dealer installed Karr security system. Placing the vehicle in tow mode doesn't disable it. When you lock the care, you arm the Karr passive security...
I think I'm on to something with this. I forgot that the dealer added this Karr Security system when we bought the vehicle. It has the Shock Sensor protection built it. I found the little valet override under the drive side and will try using that to disable the shock protection and see it...
Yes, followed the flat tow mode instructions to a T. I did lock the car and carried the FOB to the motorhome with me.
A bit of play in the hitch, so I wonder if the perimeter alarm is being triggered by the movement. Maybe I should either leave the FOB in the car or not lock it to avoid...
I tried flat towing my 2025 Maverick XLT Hybrid for the first time today. The anti-theft alarm would go off periodically when braking to stop and sometime going over bumps. Seemed to lock the brakes and steering as well. I kept having to stop it with the key fob button. Is there a way to...