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Can you flat tow a Ford F-150 4x4?
My family’s taking the RV out camping this upcoming week and we wanted to bring our pickup along for the ride. Can you flat tow a Ford F-150 4x4?
Shannon Fitzgerald · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sounds like a great trip! Yes, you can flat tow a Ford F-150 4x4. In fact, you can only tow your Ford F-150 pickup if it has four-wheel drive (is a 4x4).
Here’s how to do it:
- Press the START/STOP button or turn the ignition key on without engaging the brake pedal
- Engage the brake pedal and rotate the four-wheel drive mode switch to 2H
- Shift into Neutral
- Rotate the four-wheel drive mode switch up and down from 2H to 4L five times within seven seconds
- The instrument display panel will indicate that neutral tow has been enabled
- Press the START/STOP button once without engaging the brake or turn the ignition key as far as it goes toward off and leave it in the vehicle
If you have a manual ignition key, use a spare key to lock your F-150 after. You do not need to leave your keys in the truck if your Ford has intelligent access. To exit flat tow mode, press the START/STOP button or turn the ignition key to on without engaging the brakes. Then shift the gear out of Neutral.
Be sure to refer to your owner’s manual for more specific instructions on the necessary equipment you will need to flat tow your Ford F-150 4x4. As you prepare for your family road trip, it’s also a good idea to make sure your Ford is properly covered.
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