Ford 2012 wrecker towing fcs-12141-12 Manual De Usuario
FCS-12141-12 3
December,
2010
WARNINGS, NOTICES AND NOTES
(See page 5 for specific vehicle application)
A
NOTICE: Ford Motor Company has not approved a
slingbelt towing procedure. It is recommended that
the vehicle be towed with a flatbed or wheel lift
equipment. If the vehicle is towed by any other
means or incorrectly, damage to the vehicle may
occur.
slingbelt towing procedure. It is recommended that
the vehicle be towed with a flatbed or wheel lift
equipment. If the vehicle is towed by any other
means or incorrectly, damage to the vehicle may
occur.
B
NOTICE: If the vehicle is to be towed from the front
or rear using wheel lift equipment, the lifted tire
must be raised to a clearance height ABOVE the
dollied tire to prevent damage to the vehicle
undercarriage.
or rear using wheel lift equipment, the lifted tire
must be raised to a clearance height ABOVE the
dollied tire to prevent damage to the vehicle
undercarriage.
The clearance height is the difference between the
bottom of the tire lifted and the bottom of the dollied
wheel. (See Illustration numbers 3 and/or 5.)
bottom of the tire lifted and the bottom of the dollied
wheel. (See Illustration numbers 3 and/or 5.)
C
NOTICE: It is recommended that the vehicle (4WD,
AWD, FWD and some RWD) be towed from the rear
using wheel lift equipment. It is required that the
front wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage
to the vehicle fascia/bumper and/or the FWD, 4WD
and AWD system.
AWD, FWD and some RWD) be towed from the rear
using wheel lift equipment. It is required that the
front wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage
to the vehicle fascia/bumper and/or the FWD, 4WD
and AWD system.
D
NOTICE: It is recommended that the vehicle (4x2,
4WD, AWD, RWD and some FWD) be towed from the
front using wheel lift equipment. It is required that
the rear wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent
damage to the vehicle fascia/bumper and/or the
driveline system.
4WD, AWD, RWD and some FWD) be towed from the
front using wheel lift equipment. It is required that
the rear wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent
damage to the vehicle fascia/bumper and/or the
driveline system.
E
NOTICE: On a vehicle equipped with fog lamps or a
sport package, care must be taken not to damage
the components while loading and towing with a
wheel lift or flatbed. For flatbed towing, wrap loading
cable with a shop towel to protect fascia/bumper
from damage.
sport package, care must be taken not to damage
the components while loading and towing with a
wheel lift or flatbed. For flatbed towing, wrap loading
cable with a shop towel to protect fascia/bumper
from damage.
F
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, COMPLETE ALL
PRE-TOWING, UNDER-VEHICLE ACTIVITY
(SECURING VEHICLE, CHAINS, STRAPS, ETC.)
BEFORE TURNING THE KEY TO THE RUN
POSITION. THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IS
ACTIVE WHENEVER THE KEY IS IN THE RUN
POSITION AND WILL DEPLOY IF THE MANUAL
ACTIVATION BUTTON IS DEPRESSED.
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, COMPLETE ALL
PRE-TOWING, UNDER-VEHICLE ACTIVITY
(SECURING VEHICLE, CHAINS, STRAPS, ETC.)
BEFORE TURNING THE KEY TO THE RUN
POSITION. THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IS
ACTIVE WHENEVER THE KEY IS IN THE RUN
POSITION AND WILL DEPLOY IF THE MANUAL
ACTIVATION BUTTON IS DEPRESSED.
G
NOTICE: On a vehicle equipped with an air
suspension system, the system switch must be
turned to the off position before the vehicle can be
towed. Refer to the Owner’s Literature for the
procedure and switch location. If the rear air bags
are deflated, load the vehicle on a flatbed and use a
4x4 board under the bed to lift the rear of the vehicle
so that the rear bumper will not drag on the road
suspension system, the system switch must be
turned to the off position before the vehicle can be
towed. Refer to the Owner’s Literature for the
procedure and switch location. If the rear air bags
are deflated, load the vehicle on a flatbed and use a
4x4 board under the bed to lift the rear of the vehicle
so that the rear bumper will not drag on the road
H
NOTICE: When a vehicle is towed over rough
pitching roads, such as a crowned road intersection
at a railroad crossing, towing speed should be
greatly reduced to avoid damaging the vehicle
undercarriage.
pitching roads, such as a crowned road intersection
at a railroad crossing, towing speed should be
greatly reduced to avoid damaging the vehicle
undercarriage.
I
WARNING: DO NOT TOW A VEHICLE BACKWARD
WHEN THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED HAS ALL 4
WHEELS ON THE GROUND.
WHEN THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED HAS ALL 4
WHEELS ON THE GROUND.
J
NOTICE: When loading a vehicle on a flatbed,
crossbeam/spacer blocks must be used to keep the
cable from coming in contact with the chin spoiler.
The crossbeam/spacer block can be held in place on
the frame by using bungee cords.
crossbeam/spacer blocks must be used to keep the
cable from coming in contact with the chin spoiler.
The crossbeam/spacer block can be held in place on
the frame by using bungee cords.
K
NOTICE: Do not disconnect the driveshaft since the
system is aligned and balanced. Connecting the
driveshaft in the wrong position may cause vibration
or damage to the driveline.
system is aligned and balanced. Connecting the
driveshaft in the wrong position may cause vibration
or damage to the driveline.
L
NOTICE: Manual transmission vehicles MUST have
the parking brake fully engaged when the rear
wheels are on the dolly. Failure to apply the parking
brake may cause damage to the driveline.
the parking brake fully engaged when the rear
wheels are on the dolly. Failure to apply the parking
brake may cause damage to the driveline.
M
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the bottom of the
front or rear fascia/bumper covers, it is
recommended that the vehicle be loaded onto a
flatbed tow truck with the tow hook attached to a
canvas strap. If the cable, chain or strap comes in
contact with the fascia, wrap the tow cable, chain or
strap with a shop towel.
front or rear fascia/bumper covers, it is
recommended that the vehicle be loaded onto a
flatbed tow truck with the tow hook attached to a
canvas strap. If the cable, chain or strap comes in
contact with the fascia, wrap the tow cable, chain or
strap with a shop towel.
N
NOTICE: When using a flatbed, it is recommended to
use mini J-hooks to tie down the front of the vehicle.
Larger J-hooks may cause damage to the
undercarriage.
use mini J-hooks to tie down the front of the vehicle.
Larger J-hooks may cause damage to the
undercarriage.
O
NOTE: For Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) vehicles, it may
be necessary to remove the outer rear wheel when
using wheel lift equipment.
be necessary to remove the outer rear wheel when
using wheel lift equipment.
P
NOTE: On a 4WD vehicle with Electronic Shift on the
Fly (ESOF), it is recommended that the vehicle be
towed with a wheel lift and dolly or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the ground.
Fly (ESOF), it is recommended that the vehicle be
towed with a wheel lift and dolly or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the ground.
Q
NOTE: On a 4WD vehicle with Manual Shift on Stop
(MSOS) and the lever operated transfer case
positioned in NEUTRAL, it is acceptable to tow the
vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground.
(MSOS) and the lever operated transfer case
positioned in NEUTRAL, it is acceptable to tow the
vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground.
R
NOTE:
For towing or operating conditions other than
what is prescribed in this manual, the driveshaft
must be removed. Always mark the location of the
driveshaft to the attaching flange before removal so
the shaft can be correctly indexed upon installation.
Driveshaft attachment bolts should be replaced with
new OEM bolts or have threadlocking compound
added to the original bolts.
Reinstall the driveshaft as instructed the workshop
manual.
must be removed. Always mark the location of the
driveshaft to the attaching flange before removal so
the shaft can be correctly indexed upon installation.
Driveshaft attachment bolts should be replaced with
new OEM bolts or have threadlocking compound
added to the original bolts.
Reinstall the driveshaft as instructed the workshop
manual.
S
NOTICE:
When wheel lifting from the rear, the front
tires must be put on a dolly. Lift the rear wheels and
secure with a safety strap. Pull the front tires onto
4x4 blocks using the stinger. Position the dollies to
the smallest size opening. Secure the dollies with
safety straps. Refer to Illustration 25.
secure with a safety strap. Pull the front tires onto
4x4 blocks using the stinger. Position the dollies to
the smallest size opening. Secure the dollies with
safety straps. Refer to Illustration 25.