Ford 2012 WRECKER TOWING FCS-12141-12 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 3)

FCS-12141-12 3 December, 2010

WARNINGS, NOTICES AND NOTES

(See page 5 for specific vehicle application)

NOTICE: Ford Motor Company has not approved a

slingbelt towing procedure. It is recommended that

the vehicle be towed with a flatbed or wheel lift

equipment. If the vehicle is towed by any other

means or incorrectly, damage to the vehicle may

occur.

NOTICE: If the vehicle is to be towed from the front

or rear using wheel lift equipment, the lifted tire

must be raised to a clearance height ABOVE the

dollied tire to prevent damage to the vehicle

undercarriage.

The clearance height is the difference between the

bottom of the tire lifted and the bottom of the dollied

wheel. (See Illustration numbers 3 and/or 5.)

NOTICE: It is recommended that the vehicle (4WD,

AWD, FWD and some RWD) be towed from the rear

using wheel lift equipment. It is required that the

front wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage

to the vehicle fascia/bumper and/or the FWD, 4WD

and AWD s

stem.

NOTICE: It is recommended that the vehicle (4x2,

4WD, AWD, RWD and some FWD) be towed from the

front using wheel lift equipment. It is required that

the rear wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent

damage to the vehicle fascia/bumper and/or the

driveline s

stem.

NOTICE: On a vehicle equipped with fog lamps or a

sport package, care must be taken not to damage

the components while loading and towing with a

wheel lift or flatbed. For flatbed towing, wrap loading

cable with a shop towel to protect fascia/bumper

from damage.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, COMPLETE ALL

PRE-TOWING, UNDER-VEHICLE ACTIVITY

(SECURING VEHICLE, CHAINS, STRAPS, ETC.)

BEFORE TURNING THE KEY TO THE RUN

POSITION. THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IS

ACTIVE WHENEVER THE KEY IS IN THE RUN

POSITION AND WILL DEPLOY IF THE MANUAL

ACTIVATION BUTTON IS DEPRESSED.

NOTICE: On a vehicle equipped with an air

suspension system, the system switch must be

turned to the off position before the vehicle can be

towed. Refer to the Owner’s Literature for the

procedure and switch location. If the rear air bags

are deflated, load the vehicle on a flatbed and use a

4x4 board under the bed to lift the rear of the vehicle

so that the rear bumper will not drag on the road

NOTICE: When a vehicle is towed over rough

pitching roads, such as a crowned road intersection

at a railroad crossing, towing speed should be

greatly reduced to avoid damaging the vehicle

undercarriage.

WARNING: DO NOT TOW A VEHICLE BACKWARD

WHEN THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED HAS ALL 4

WHEELS ON THE GROUND.

NOTICE: When loading a vehicle on a flatbed,

crossbeam/spacer blocks must be used to keep the

cable from coming in contact with the chin spoiler.

The crossbeam/spacer block can be held in place on

the frame by using bungee cords.

NOTICE: Do not disconnect the driveshaft since the

system is aligned and balanced. Connecting the

driveshaft in the wrong position may cause vibration

or damage to the driveline.

NOTICE: Manual transmission vehicles MUST have

the parking brake fully engaged when the rear

wheels are on the dolly. Failure to apply the parking

brake ma

cause dama

e to the driveline.

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the bottom of the

front or rear fascia/bumper covers, it is

recommended that the vehicle be loaded onto a

flatbed tow truck with the tow hook attached to a

canvas strap. If the cable, chain or strap comes in

contact with the fascia, wrap the tow cable, chain or

strap with a shop towel.

NOTICE: When using a flatbed, it is recommended to

use mini J-hooks to tie down the front of the vehicle.

Larger J-hooks may cause damage to the

undercarriage.

NOTE: For Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) vehicles, it may

be necessary to remove the outer rear wheel when

using wheel lift equipment.

NOTE: On a 4WD vehicle with Electronic Shift on the

Fly (ESOF), it is recommended that the vehicle be

towed with a wheel lift and dolly or flatbed

equipment with all the wheels off the ground.

NOTE: On a 4WD vehicle with Manual Shift on Stop

(MSOS) and the lever operated transfer case

positioned in NEUTRAL, it is acceptable to tow the

vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground.

NOTE: For towing or operating conditions other than

what is prescribed in this manual, the driveshaft

must be removed. Always mark the location of the

driveshaft to the attaching flange before removal so

the shaft can be correctly indexed upon installation.

Driveshaft attachment bolts should be replaced with

new OEM bolts or have threadlocking compound

added to the original bolts.

Reinstall the driveshaft as instructed the workshop

manual.

NOTICE: When wheel lifting from the rear, the front

tires must be put on a dolly. Lift the rear wheels and

secure with a safety strap. Pull the front tires onto

4x4 blocks using the stinger. Position the dollies to

the smallest size opening. Secure the dollies with

safety straps. Refer to Illustration 25.

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