How Do You Flat Tow These Things?

[Sleeper 7]

Buddys EB quit with 1500 miles. No start fuel code. Cant figure out how to get in neutral for towing. Popped the cap in center console. Nothing in there. Checked my EB and I have nothing either.

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[Clarkdonbran]

I might be wrong, but i think only hybrids can flat tow.

 

[paneubert]

I might be wrong, but i think only hybrids can flat tow.

Correct. Can't flat tow ecoboost. Manual does have directions for forcing it into neutral, but not meant for towing. Meant for rolling it onto a flatbed truck.

 

[paneubert]

To confirm, you popped open the spot in front of the cup holders and there was no pull cord?

From Owner's Manual - Pages 186/187:
USING "MANUAL PARK RELEASE"
Activating the manual Park Release Cable

1. Apply the Parking Brake. See Electric Parking Brake (Page 194). NOTE: If the 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 manual park release with the engine started.
5. Once in the drivers seat, fully apply the brake pedal and hold. Do not release. Pull the tether strap 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.

 

[Old Man]

Wait, we're suppose to read that book in the glove compartment?

 

[jsus]

Buddys EB quit with 1500 miles. No start fuel code. Cant figure out how to get in neutral for towing. Popped the cap in center console. Nothing in there. Checked my EB and I have nothing either.

Did both of your vehicles by chance come with the tool referenced here? Would probably be hidden somewhere in the glovebox.

Can anyone help identify this? I found it in a sealed envelope in the glovebox of my new Maverick Lariat Ecoboost, and so far have not been successful finding information in the manual or online.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/weird-small-metal-key-in-sealed-envelope.28699/

 

[jsus]

Correct. Can't flat tow ecoboost. Manual does have directions for forcing it into neutral, but not meant for towing. Meant for rolling it onto a flatbed truck.

2022 manual indicates pulling the tether on an EB for the emergency park release, if performing an emergency flat tow. 2023 manual indicates to contact a professional.

Towing Your Vehicle - Emergency Towing - Gasoline
EMERGENCY TOWING - GASOLINE

If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider.

https://www.fordservicecontent.com/...ingEnabled=False&userMarket=USA&buildtype=web

 

[Sleeper 7]

Correct. Can't flat tow ecoboost. Manual does have directions for forcing it into neutral, but not meant for towing. Meant for rolling it onto a flatbed truck.

Yes trying to get it onto ramp truck. No luck with the process in the owners manual. Tow driver ended up using sliders under the wheels.

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