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georgelesley
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Sep 15, 2016

Ford Focus towing question

Going over the protocol for setting our 2014 Ford Focus SE up for towing. The owners manual gives clear, good instructions except it is not mentioned whether the ignition key should be removed or not at the end of the preparation.

What is the right answer from those that already tow a Focus?
  • georgelesley's avatar
    georgelesley
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2016
    RURBAN1185 wrote:
    Is your 2014 Ford Focus and automatic?


    Yes it is considered an automatic, but really is a dual clutch manual with automatic computer shifting. Sounds complicated, but shifts just like an automatic.
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    georgelesley
    Explorer
    Sep 16, 2016
    Stoney wrote:
    On my 2014 Ford Focus the key may be removed after the battery is disconnected.


    Thanks. That seemed logical to me as well since it is not a mechanical steering lock but electrical.
  • Stoney's avatar
    Stoney
    Explorer
    Sep 16, 2016
    On my 2014 Ford Focus the key may be removed after the battery is disconnected.
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    Dr_Jay
    Explorer
    Sep 15, 2016
    After I hitch the car and make all the safety cable, electrical and break away cable connections to my 2012 Focus manual transmission car. I drop it in neutral, release brakes and leave the ignition switch in the OFF position and put the keys in my pocket. That is all I need to do. Hope this helps.

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