Emergency towing

[NJBob]

Hi I searched the forum could not find any info on this. I have a Lariat awd and am wondering if I need to get the vehicle towed with no power. How do I get it in neutral? Some have said there is a key in a sealed envelope but I never got that. Sorry if this has been covered before.

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[paneubert]

Have you looked in your manual? It is all in there.

https://cdn.dealereprocess.org/cdn/servicemanuals/ford/2022-maverick.pdf

"You cannot recreational tow your vehicle with all wheels on the ground because vehicle or transmission damage could occur. You must recreational tow your vehicle with all four wheels off the ground, such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow your vehicle. "

"EMERGENCY TOWING - GASOLINE
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without access to wheel dollies or a vehicle transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with 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.
• Use the manual park release procedure. See Using Manual Park Release (page 186). Failure to do so may result in damage to the transmission.
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km). "

" USING MANUAL PARK RELEASE
Activating the Manual Park Release Cable
1. Apply the parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake (page 194).
Note: If the vehicle battery is dead, for example, no electrical power available, you could need an external power source to apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the access cover with a tool or key by prying the panel in the upper corner.
3. Locate the manual park release tether in the center console.
4. Switch the ignition on but do not start your vehicle.
Note: Do not activate the override lever until you are in the driver seat.
Note: Do not activate the manual park release with the engine started.
5. Once in the driver seat, fully apply the brake pedal and hold. Do not release.
Pull the tether straight rearward until engaged. If done correctly, a message appears in the instrument cluster. Note: There is an audible click when you pull the tether back in the locked position.
6. With your foot still fully applied on the brake pedal, disengage the parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake (page 194). Note: Your vehicle is now out of the park (P) position and is free to roll.
7. Your vehicle remains in neutral (N) for emergency towing purposes.
8. Once it is safe to do so and there is no risk that your vehicle will roll, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. "

 

[paneubert]

Now.......many people claim there is no "manual park release tether in the center console" when they have looked for it. So there is that......

Assuming the instructions in the manual are wrong, there is this 100% different and MUCH more complicated method (that uses the little pin/key).


https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...etal-key-in-sealed-envelope.28699/post-537637

 

[NJBob]

Does sound complicated. Hopefully I won't have to deal with this. Still seems to need power. Will need to check to see if I have the tether, never seen a pin in a envelope.

 

[BlueSpec1]

Saw this 2023_Wrecker_Towing_Guide_mcs6420.pdf while looking for some Ford info today.
It appears to me that Maverick AWD needs flatbed towing.

Took me a bit to see their reference to Maverick Hybrid AWD.

Transport-Guideline Footnote "K"
Please refer to the owner’s manual for stay in neutral mode.
NOTE: Stay in neutral mode is a temporary vehicle state with the ignition off. Once in this mode, sufficient battery voltage must be maintained or your vehicle returns to park.
Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

 

[Hardening2753]

Now.......many people claim there is no "manual park release tether in the center console" when they have looked for it. So there is that......

Assuming the instructions in the manual are wrong, there is this 100% different and MUCH more complicated method (that uses the little pin/key).


https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...etal-key-in-sealed-envelope.28699/post-537637

Is there a manual release lever at the transmission

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