Hybrid towing
Has anybody towed a Fusion hybrid either 4 down or on a dolly? I have a 2011 and can't decide which way to go. Thanks
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willald wrote:
These hybrid drivetrains are pretty complicated. There are several pieces to it that are powered electrically, that in a conventional drivetrain are powered mechanically, by the crankshaft. Sure hope you aren't turning one or two electrically powered components off thats going to cause some issues later on. Specifically, I really hope there's not an electrically powered transmission lube/cooling pump somewhere, that you are turning off and Ford intends to be on when towing.
There is a pump for cooling the transaxle and electronics, at least in the 2006 Escape Hybrid. I doubt that there is much heat being generated while towing, but you are absolutely right in that it's smart money to follow the towing directions to the letter. These hybrids are a great thing and work well, but there are several systems that control engine and battery temperature that are critical to the vehicle running right.
