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Resolving the shift delay pull forward message, 264 towing – FORD 2015 Expedition User Manual

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2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission out of N and into any gear.
4. Release the brake pedal.

• If completed successfully, the instrument cluster displays 4X2 and

NEUTRAL TOW DISABLED.

• If the indicator light and message do not display, you must

perform the procedure again from the beginning.

• You may hear an audible noise as the transfer case shifts out of its

neutral position. This is normal.

• If SHIFT DELAY PULL FORWARD displays in the instrument

cluster, transfer case gear tooth blockage is present. See the
instructions after this section.

5. Apply the parking brake, and then disconnect the vehicle from the

tow vehicle.

6. Release the parking brake, start the engine, and shift the

transmission to position D to make sure the transfer case is out of
position N.

7. If the transfer case does not successfully shift out of position N, set

the parking brake until you can have your vehicle serviced.

Resolving the SHIFT DELAY PULL FORWARD Message

If the instrument cluster displays SHIFT DELAY PULL FORWARD
perform the following:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Put the transmission into position N, and then start the engine.
3. With the engine running, shift the transmission to position D and let

the vehicle roll forward, up to 3 feet (1 meter). You may hear an
audible noise as the transfer case shifts out of its neutral position.
This is normal.

4. Make sure the instrument cluster displays NEUTRAL TOW

DISABLED.

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Towing

2015 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, July 2014
USA
(fus)