Ford's Innovative Flat Tow Feature: A Comprehensive Guide
The innovation and understated sophistication that comes with Ford vehicles is unparalleled. This holds true whether you're navigating through the bustling streets of Corpus Christi, Portland, or the calm, country roads of Alice, TX. One exceptional feature that stands out in the Ford F-150 Raptor and Ford Ranger trucks is the flat tow feature — an ingenious capability that allows you to haul your Ford truck on all four wheels behind an RV or another vehicle without causing any damage to the transmission or gearbox. This article offers a step-by-step guide on how to utilize this feature to its fullest.
Understanding the Flat Tow Feature
Flat towing, otherwise known as 'four wheels down' towing, presents a safe and efficient way to haul your vehicle while you traverse the road for adventure or necessity. Whether you're in the heart of Kingsville, TX or the outskirts of Robstown, you need this understanding to confidently use the flat tow feature in both Ford F-150 Raptor and Ranger trucks.
Accessing and Activating the Flat Tow Feature
This section takes you through the systematic process of setting up and activating flat tow in your Ford truck. First, from the driver's seat, push the START/STOP button without pressing the brake pedal. For vehicles equipped with a key ignition, turn the key to the on or accessory mode position. Next, press and hold the brake pedal and ensure the four-wheel drive selector is set to '2H' (two-high). Shift the transmission into neutral. Specifically for Ford Ranger models, use the left side steering wheel controls to go to Settings, select Vehicle, and then select Neutral Tow. For Ford F-150 Raptor, go to Settings, Advanced Settings, Vehicle, and then select Neutral Tow.
Upon activating the neutral tow setting, a procedure must be followed to enable the transfer case for flat towing. Press and hold the OK button until the display indicates 'Neutral Tow Enabled. Leave Transmission in Neutral'. If you do not see this message, restart the procedure. Finally, turn off the vehicle by either pressing the START/STOP button (without pressing brake pedal) or, for key ignition models, turn the key as far as possible towards the 'Off' position. A reminder of 'Neutral Tow Mode' will display every time you open and close the driver's side door while in accessory mode.
Optimizing Your Ford Truck Across Texas
No matter where you find yourself in Texas, from Corpus Christi to Sinton, or Portland to Aransas Pass, the flat tow feature will adapt and deliver. It will prove an indomitable companion whether you're out in the outdoor adventure land of Rockport, TX or the suburban tranquility of Ingleside and Alice, TX. Ford trucks are designed for resilience and longevity, and this flat tow feature only amplifies their adaptability to all conditions.
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No matter where you are in the range of our dealerships — from Corpus Christi to Portland, from Aransas Pass to Rockport, and from Kingsville to Sinton, Port Aransas, Ingleside, and Alice, TX, our commitment is to provide unwavering world-class service and top-quality vehicles, including the unrivalled Ford F-150 and Ford Ranger trucks equipped with the remarkable flat tow feature.
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