Recreational towing, Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2012 Fusion v.3 User Manual
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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) 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.
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