2013 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 198

Towing TOWING POINTS Recovery Hook Location If your vehicle is equipped with a screw-in recovery hook, it is located in the spare wheel well. If your vehicle is not equipped with a recovery hook, you can purchase one from your dealer. TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE Installing the Recovery Hook The screw-in recovery hook has a left-hand thread. Turn it counterclockwise to install it. Make sure that the recovery hook is fully tightened. ( ( Insert a suitable object to pry open the cover (1). Use recessed/notched portion of the cover. Screw in the recovery hook (2). If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider. We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. Vehicle damage may occur if towed incorrectly, or by any other means. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels Switch the ignition to the on position. Failure to do so results in steering lock and non-function of indicator and brake lamps. Braking and steering efforts are high if the engine is not running. Maintain increased stopping distances. 194 Escape (TM2)