F150 ford for toad

jerseyjim wrote:
That the dealers "don't know anything about this..." comes from not knowing their products, or simply bad training.
When it comes to towing...or "toads", far too many simply don't know...or really don't know any kind of "specialty" options, products, whatever.
All most of them are aware of his the price of the car(s) sitting on the showroom floor.
There are a few that know...or will be willing to get the info you need. I found one...and stick with them.
This proceedure that STRUDEAU describes...I never heard of (but then I'm not a dealer or car salesman)...but it does sound interesting. WHERE did he get this info? The owners manual?

Right out of the owners manual. Use the procedure every time I tow.

I did look in my owners manual, and it showed a simplified motorhome with the 4-Runner in tow . . . with a big slash through the image. Guess that's out. The Beemer X-Drive showed images of tow trucks with slashes and a flat bed (ok), but 2WD Beemers can be service towed. I'll bet not many tow truck drivers know that about X-Drives.

Yeah, the owners manual was THE place to look.

Best,
- bob

That the dealers "don't know anything about this..." comes from not knowing their products, or simply bad training.
When it comes to towing...or "toads", far too many simply don't know...or really don't know any kind of "specialty" options, products, whatever.
All most of them are aware of his the price of the car(s) sitting on the showroom floor.
There are a few that know...or will be willing to get the info you need. I found one...and stick with them.
This proceedure that STRUDEAU describes...I never heard of (but then I'm not a dealer or car salesman)...but it does sound interesting. WHERE did he get this info? The owners manual?

strudeau wrote:
Instructions:


1. Ignition switch to on. Do not start engine

2. Place transmission in NEUTRAL, with foot on the brake pedal switch transfer case switch from 2H to 4L 5 time's in 7 seconds and on the dash readout will come up " neutral tow enabled"

3. Now turn Ignition switch to next position off, but you cannot pull out key as you must leave truck in neutral while towing.

The dealers I have talked to don't know this but that does not surprise me. Thanks for the info.

Even though I knew when purchasing my Chevrolet Silverado that it was okay to tow, I asked to see the Owner's Manual for the truck before signing on the dotted line. Just wanted to make sure it didn't have some mid year trans change or other weird issue.

strudeau wrote:
Instructions:


1. Ignition switch to on. Do not start engine

2. Place transmission in NEUTRAL, with foot on the brake pedal switch transfer case switch from 2H to 4L 5 time's in 7 seconds and on the dash readout will come up " neutral tow enabled"

3. Now turn Ignition switch to next position off, but you cannot pull out key as you must leave truck in neutral while towing.

Think there's a similar procedure for a 2003 Toyota 4-Runner AWD (electronic) or 2010 BMW 335i X-Drive (AWD)?

Best,
- bob

Instructions:


1. Ignition switch to on. Do not start engine

2. Place transmission in NEUTRAL, with foot on the brake pedal switch transfer case switch from 2H to 4L 5 time's in 7 seconds and on the dash readout will come up " neutral tow enabled"

3. Now turn Ignition switch to next position off, but you cannot pull out key as you must leave truck in neutral while towing.

Groover wrote:
My understanding is that it has to be Lariat trim or higher to get a transfer case with a neutral position.

Nope - but it has to be an 4x4, mine is the standard F150 supercrew cab 4x4 (XLT/XTR trim)and can be towed 4 down, as per owners manual.

Chris

First, check an owners' manual. That should give you all the info you need.
I don't know if there is any such thing as a MANUAL 4WD anymore....my 2011 Ranger is all electronic...and in order to tow it 4-down I had to buy a "Ford Only" Transfer Case Neutral Switch" kit.
2WD auto F-150s as far as I know are NOT towable 4-down....you can buy a Driveshaft Disconnect. I've spoken to people that have them and they seem to be satisfied...as long as you keep the mechanism "clean".
Be careful and do your research. What you don't need is a blown-up transmission.

My understanding is that it has to be Lariat trim or higher to get a transfer case with a neutral position.