Ford Escape Quiz
Towing Your Vehicle

Emergency Towing

In this manual: Towing Your Vehicle
Introduction — 1Symbol Glossary — 1Data Privacy — 7At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 9Personal Safety System™ — 1Airbags — 8Pedestrian Warning System. 911 Assist — 1Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 5Keyless Entry — 6Easy Entry and Exit — 1Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate — 3Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate — 6Safety — 4Steering Wheel — 1Wipers and Washers — 7Exterior Lighting — 8Interior Lighting — 4Windows — 3Interior Mirror — 1Exterior Mirrors — 1Sunroof (if equipped) — 4Instrument Cluster — 16Instrument Cluster Display — 14Trip Computer — 3Head-Up Display (If Equipped) — 1Remote Start — 5Climate Control — 7Cabin Air Quality — 1Front Seats — 5Rear Seats — 1Rear Seat Reminder — 1Memory Function — 1Garage Door Opener — 7USB Ports — 3Power Point - Vehicles With: 12V Outlet — 1Wireless Accessory Charger — 1Storage — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 9Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information — 6Auto Start-Stop — 1Fuel and Refueling — 10Catalytic Converter — 1High-Voltage Battery — 1Charging Your Vehicle – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) — 7Automatic Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Electric parking brake — 1Hill Start Assist — 1Auto Hold — 1Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Steering — 1Park Aid — 7Rearview Camera — 1Active Park Assist — 5Cruise Control — 1Adaptive Cruise Control — 10Drive Mode Control — 5Lane Keeping System — 6Blind Spot Information System — 5Cross-Traffic Alert — 5Pre-Collision Assist — 9Driver Alert — 4Traffic Sign Recognition — 4Loading — 6Cargo Area — 1Trailer Hitch Connection — 3Towing a Trailer — 4Trailer Sway Control — 1Driving Tips — 4Breakdown and Emergency Information — 7Towing Your Vehicle — 4Fuses — 4Maintenance — 14Vehicle Care — 5Body Styling Kits — 1Storing Your Vehicle — 1Wheels and Tires Information — 6Tire Care — 4Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit — 8Tire Pressure Monitoring System — 4Road Wheel Replacement — 1Capacities and Specifications — 16Vehicle Identification — 1Connected Vehicle — 4Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 8SYNC™ (if equipped) — 9SYNC™ 3 (if equipped) — 41Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 4Customer Information — 23Appendices — 3
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Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) / Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

If your vehicle breaks down and wheel dollies or a vehicle transport trailer are not accessible, it may be towed on a flat bed with all wheels on the ground, regardless of powertrain configuration, under the following conditions:

  • Your vehicle is facing forward for straight-ahead towing.
  • Shift the transmission into neutral (N). If you cannot shift the transmission into neutral (N), you may need to override the shift lock. See Temporary Neutral Mode Entry.
  • The maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
  • The maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).

8-Speed Automatic Transmission — 8F24

If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a roadside assistance program member, your roadside assistance provider.

8-Speed Automatic Transmission — 8F35

If your vehicle breaks down and wheel dollies or a vehicle transport trailer are not accessible, it may be towed on a flat bed with all wheels on the ground, regardless of powertrain configuration, under the following conditions:

  • Your vehicle is facing forward for straight-ahead towing.
  • Use the manual parking release procedure. See Manual Parking Brake Release. Failure to do so may result in transmission damage.
  • The maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
  • The maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).

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