2005 Ford F150 Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 188

Tires, Wheels and Loading Place the transfer case lever in N (Neutral). Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h) vehicle speed. The maximum recommended distance is unlimited. The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no damage is done to the internal transfer case components. The transfer case N (Neutral) position overrides the transmission and puts the vehicle in neutral regardless of transmission gearshift lever position. The vehicle can move forward or backward. This position should only be used when towing the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. After reaching the destination, you must place your vehicle's 4x4 gearshift lever in gear (2H, 4H or 4L). Vehicles equipped with automatic transmission and 4x4 vehicles equipped with an electronic-shift transfer case: • Release the parking brake. • Turn the key in the ignition to the OFF position. • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Do not exceed a distance of 50 miles (80 km). • Do not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) vehicle speed. • The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no damage is done to the internal transfer case components. If a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) must be exceeded, you must disconnect the front (4x4 only) and rear driveshafts. Ford recommends the driveshafts be removed/installed only by a qualified technician at an authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer for driveshaft removal/installation. Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid or transfer case fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission and transfer case components. 188 2005 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)