We HAD a 2012 auto. This IS a cool car. Drives great decent mileage pretty good car for the price. However!! we were upon our second transmission repair first repaired by Ford and we had received an extended warranty until 2015 by Ford for the tranny. The tranny was due another trip to the shop. Not why we bought this auto:M While we really enjoyed this car I would not recommend it for towing it four down. Just a personnel experience. Your experience may vary. There are other NON Problem cars out there. Your choice and your money. Larry