Ford Escape: Towing Your Vehicle / Emergency Towing
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)
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.
- You shift the transmission into neutral
(N). If you cannot shift the transmission
into neutral (N), you may need to
override the shifter. See Entering
Temporary Neutral Mode.
- Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
- Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Note: Failure to follow these instructions
could result in damage to the transmission.
8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F24
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.
8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35
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. 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).
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions
Use the following guidelines when towing
your vehicle. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in vehicle damage
not covered by the vehicle warranty...
Towing Your Vehicle – Information Messages - Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
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