Ford 2012 wrecker towing fcs-12141-12 Manual De Usuario
FCS-12141-12 2
December,
2010
Flat Bed
NOTICE: On vehicles equipped with an air
suspension system, be sure the air suspension
service switch is turned off prior to the vehicle being
tied down.
suspension system, be sure the air suspension
service switch is turned off prior to the vehicle being
tied down.
NOTICE: Never hook a J-hook
to any suspension or driveline
component.
to any suspension or driveline
component.
When using a flatbed to transport a vehicle, unless
indicated otherwise, use a T-hook inserted in the
appropriate tie-down slot. Never hook a J-hook to any
suspension, wheel or driveline component because
damage to these components may occur. When
using winches, care must be taken to avoid damaging
the fascia, bumper, lower body panels and/or air dams.
indicated otherwise, use a T-hook inserted in the
appropriate tie-down slot. Never hook a J-hook to any
suspension, wheel or driveline component because
damage to these components may occur. When
using winches, care must be taken to avoid damaging
the fascia, bumper, lower body panels and/or air dams.
Wheel Lift
NOTICE: Check vehicle specifications for raised
vehicle height requirements. If these height
requirements are not followed, damage to the body
and/or the underbody may occur.
vehicle height requirements. If these height
requirements are not followed, damage to the body
and/or the underbody may occur.
NOTICE: When towing over roads that are rough or
have crowned intersection, the following special
procedures are required when using any wheel lift
equipment. The vehicle must be secure to the wheel
lift equipment using safety chains equipped with T-
hooks or safety hooks. If this procedure is not
followed, excessive jounce travel of the suspension
may cause damage to the underbody.
have crowned intersection, the following special
procedures are required when using any wheel lift
equipment. The vehicle must be secure to the wheel
lift equipment using safety chains equipped with T-
hooks or safety hooks. If this procedure is not
followed, excessive jounce travel of the suspension
may cause damage to the underbody.
1. Unless otherwise specified, attach the safety chain T-
hooks in the appropriate slot of the body or frame of the
vehicle being towed.
hooks in the appropriate slot of the body or frame of the
vehicle being towed.
2. Run the chain through the hooks on the wheel lift
crossbar and attach it to the towing vehicle.
crossbar and attach it to the towing vehicle.
3. Make sure there is no slack in the safety chain
between the vehicle and the crossbar.
between the vehicle and the crossbar.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other side of the
vehicle.
vehicle.
Slingbelts
Ford Motor Company does not
recommend the use of slingbelt
towing. Using slingbelt towing
procedures may cause damage
to the fascia, lower body panels,
air dams and/or other components.
recommend the use of slingbelt
towing. Using slingbelt towing
procedures may cause damage
to the fascia, lower body panels,
air dams and/or other components.
Towing Speeds and Distance
NOTE: If a distance of 50 mi (80 km) and/or a speed of
35 mph (55 km/h) is exceeded, or when the vehicle is
towed with the drive wheels on the ground, position
dollies under the wheels. Towing speed should not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when the vehicle is towed with
the front wheels off the ground. Do not tow with both
front and rear wheels on the ground.
35 mph (55 km/h) is exceeded, or when the vehicle is
towed with the drive wheels on the ground, position
dollies under the wheels. Towing speed should not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when the vehicle is towed with
the front wheels off the ground. Do not tow with both
front and rear wheels on the ground.
NOTE: On rough pavement, the maximum towing speed
is 35 mph (55 km/h). Maximum towing speed of 35 mph
(55 km/h) should be used whenever the tow truck
operator is not sure of road surface condition.
is 35 mph (55 km/h). Maximum towing speed of 35 mph
(55 km/h) should be used whenever the tow truck
operator is not sure of road surface condition.
See specific model instructions for vehicle towing speed
and distance limitations.
and distance limitations.
UNLTD = Unlimited miles, at speeds up to 50 mph (80
km/h).
km/h).
Refer to the dolly manufacturer for speed and weight
limitations.
limitations.
Towing Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with Lever-
Operated Transfer Case – F-150, F-250 through
F-550
Operated Transfer Case – F-150, F-250 through
F-550
1. Place an automatic transmission in PARK or manual
transmission in 1st gear.
2. NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL setting is
located between 4H and 4L. In order to place the
transfer case in NEUTRAL, the lever must be moved
slightly to the left and rearward of the 4H position.
With the ignition in the ON position, both the 4x4 and
LOW RANGE indicators will be OFF when the
transfer case is in NEUTRAL. If the battery is dead,
jump the vehicle to make sure the indicator lights are
off.
transfer case in NEUTRAL, the lever must be moved
slightly to the left and rearward of the 4H position.
With the ignition in the ON position, both the 4x4 and
LOW RANGE indicators will be OFF when the
transfer case is in NEUTRAL. If the battery is dead,
jump the vehicle to make sure the indicator lights are
off.
Place the transfer case in N (NEUTRAL).
3. NOTE: To verify the hubs are in the FREE position
or “unlocked”, check the front driveshaft, it should
turn freely if the hubs are unlocked.
On an F-Super Duty, set and verify that the manual
locking hubs are in the FREE position. Use dollies if
the hubs do not unlock.
Towing speed should not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This applies with either the front or rear wheels off
the ground.
turn freely if the hubs are unlocked.
On an F-Super Duty, set and verify that the manual
locking hubs are in the FREE position. Use dollies if
the hubs do not unlock.
Towing speed should not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This applies with either the front or rear wheels off
the ground.
Towing Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with
Electronic Shift Transfer Case – F-150, F-250
through F-550, and Ranger
Electronic Shift Transfer Case – F-150, F-250
through F-550, and Ranger
1. NOTE: With the ignition in the ON position, both the
4x4 HI and the LOW RANGE indicators will be OFF
when the transfer case is in 2 HI. If the battery is
dead, jump the vehicle to make sure the indicator
lights are off.
when the transfer case is in 2 HI. If the battery is
dead, jump the vehicle to make sure the indicator
lights are off.
2. Place an automatic transmission in PARK or manual
transmission in 1st gear.
3. NOTE: Manual locking hubs apply to F-250 through
F-550 only.
Set the locking hubs to the AUTO position. Verify
that the hubs are unlocked. Use dollies if the hubs
do not unlock. Once these conditions are met, follow
the instructions for towing a 2-wheel drive vehicle.
that the hubs are unlocked. Use dollies if the hubs
do not unlock. Once these conditions are met, follow
the instructions for towing a 2-wheel drive vehicle.