2002 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 110

Driving causing internal transmission damage. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in water. Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water. RECREATIONAL TOWING An example of recreational towing is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The following recreational towing guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged. ALL REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is 56 km/h (35 mph). • Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles). If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) must be exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, a car hauling trailer or a flatbed transport vehicle), your vehicle can be flat towed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • Release the parking brake. • Turn the ignition to the OFF position. • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Do not exceed a distance of 80 km (50 miles). • Do not exceed 56 km/h (35 mph) vehicle speed. RWD VEHICLES WITH 4X4 ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift on the fly cannot be towed with any wheels on the ground (with the exception of moving it as a disabled vehicle off the road out of traffic). 110