??? For those towing 2013 Ford Focus

Thanks Nick and Roy.

Mike I wrote:
If you disconnect the battery, are all the presets lost, clock, navigation, radio station presets. ?
Thanks

I think the only thing that resets is the clock and the trip, and mpg meter. Don't have navigation so don't know about that.

Mike, the Focus has a electric transmission and by disconnecting the negative cable at the battery there is no chance of it going into a gear. It must be disconnected from the battery, not the firewall.

Nick

Thanks Nick. Does the battery drain if you don't disconnect it. Or I should ask what is the reason for disconnecting.? Thanks

I have a 2012 Focus SE Automatic, Blue ox towar installed at RV Dealer, use the lights on the Focus with 5 pin connector. Very simple to get going, it takes less than 60 seconds to take the negative cable off the battery. When you get to your destination you will need to re-set radio, clock, and trip odometer if you are keeping track. Tows very well, over 5,000 miles so far on ours and no problems at all plus it is super economical to drive.

Nick

If you disconnect the battery, are all the presets lost, clock, navigation, radio station presets. ?
Thanks

I tow a 2013 Focus great car tows great, rides good.Check out my post and photos with Blue Ox base plate.Used Road master light bulbs installed in tail lights.Ran wiring under car.If you go with Blue Ox download install instructions the instructions that came with base plate leave out a step and are not as clear.

We have a 2013 5-speed focus and have towed it over 5K miles so far. I installed independent lights and use a Roadmaster Even Brake.
With the Blue Ox Aventa tow bar and Blue Ox baseplate, the bar is within 1" of being level.
It tows very well.

According to Ford Focus 2013 manual, page 219 and 220, the automatic can be towed 4 down. But you best look it up in your own manual because there are different editions of these manuals!!! This quote is from 3rd printing.
"Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission but No Push Button Start
System
Note: There must be battery power to properly move the transmission’s
internal components to position N in Step 3. In addition, moving the
gearshift to position N without first turning the ignition to the on (II)
position limits the towing capability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 miles
(80 kilometers).
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition to the on (II) position.
3. Press the brake pedal, then move the gearshift to position N.
4. Wait for TRANSMISSION READY to appear in the multi-function
display, then turn the ignition to the off (0) position and release the
brake pedal.
5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery.
(The anti-theft system does not function until the battery
cable is reconnected.) See Changing the vehicle battery in the
Maintenance chapter when disconnecting and reconnecting the
battery cable.
• The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h).
• There is no limitation on towing distance.
When done towing, start the engine within 15 minutes of reconnecting
the battery cable. When reconnecting that cable, tighten it until it is
snug against the terminal. Be careful not to over-tighten.
Vehicles with an Automatic Transmission and Push Button Start
System
Note: There must be battery power to properly move the transmission’s
internal components to position N in Step 3. In addition, moving the
gearshift to position N without first turning the ignition to the on (II)
position limits the towing capability to 35 mph (56 km/h) and 50 miles
(80 kilometers).
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Activate the ignition by pressing the START button, but not applying
the brake pedal.
3. Press the brake pedal, and then move the gearshift to position N.
Release the brake pedal.
4. Wait for TRANSMISSION READY to appear in the multi-function
display, and then switch the ignition off by pressing the START
button.
5. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the battery. (You need
the door key (inside the Intelligent Access Key) to lock and unlock
doors when the battery cable is disconnected. In addition, the
anti-theft system does not function until the battery cable is
reconnected.) See Changing the vehicle battery in the
Maintenance chapter when disconnecting and reconnecting the
battery cable.
• The maximum towing speed is 70 mph (113 km/h).
• There is no limitation on towing distance.
When done towing, start the engine within 15 minutes of reconnecting
the battery cable. When reconnecting that cable, tighten it until it is
snug against the terminal. Be careful not to over-tighten."
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WODFOC/~MUS~LEN/41/13focom3e.pdf

I'm not sure, but I don't think you can still tow the automatic!!!!! Double check that out with Ford. DO NOT TRUST the dealer. I have a 2011 Escape. We just burned up our 2nd automatic transmission and have to wait until mid to late Sept. for a new one!!!!!! I would get any thing but a FORD.