Towing a Ford Focus

Thanks Travelzoo , but the 2000 version I looked at last week had nothing like that in it. Actually it had nothing at all in it.
It is possible that newer years can be towed where older ones cannot.
I do not need or want a newer one, since I will only use it an estimated 4 times during the whole winter.

Richard

Richard_999 wrote:
I read the owners manual in the car. It had absolutely NOTHING to say about it .

I have tried calling dealers. I got one YES .. one NO .. and 2 said they would call me back .. and did not !

By the way .. I am interested in an AUTOMATIC transmission version.

Richard

From the Ford Focus manual.
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.
202 Towing
2014 Focus

While I thank all of you for the responses ... MY question pertains to the AUTOMATIC transmission model. I do not want a stick shift.

I AM LOOKING AT THE 2000-2003 MODELS.

Richard

I tow a 2004 Focus wagon 5 speed with a breaking system as my dingy no problem.

I tow a 2013 HB with the select shift auto, PB start. Look in the owners manual under recreational towing, not break down towing. Battery must be disconnected at the BATTERY, not the firewall. There have been some reports of tranny failure. This info is for the 2012,2013,2014 Focus. A search here will yield a lot of information.

jim

I read the owners manual in the car. It had absolutely NOTHING to say about it .

I have tried calling dealers. I got one YES .. one NO .. and 2 said they would call me back .. and did not !

By the way .. I am interested in an AUTOMATIC transmission version.

Richard

Check your PM.

I would check the owners manual and also have the service department at the Ford dealership verify with the VIN number. that's what we did on our escape-
also will need the year of the Focus, type of transmission and anything else to describe the car front wheel, all wheel drive, etc..

Moved to Dinghy Towing forum from Towing.