2012 Ford Escape Owner Guide Supplement 1st Printing - Page 1

Recreational Towing Information THIS INFORMATION REPLACES THE RECREATIONAL TOWING INFORMATION IN THE TIRES, WHEELS AND LOADING CHAPTER RECREATIONAL TOWING Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to the Climate Control chapter. Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing. An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged. Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles CANNOT be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground) as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. The front wheels must be placed on a two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. All-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles CANNOT be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground), as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle with all four (4) wheels off the ground such as when using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, no recreational towing is permitted. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THE MAINTENANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER NO LONGER APPLIES TO YOUR VEHICLE CL8J 19B146 AA February 2012 1st Printing Litho in USA