towing four down

[toclark491]

flat-tow

are the 2012 raptor flat-tow able

 

[KaiserM715]

For 2010-2011, only during emergencies.

Here is what the owner's manual says:

Emergency towing
In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access
to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) your
vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat
towed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
• Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward
direction.
• Place the transmission in N (Neutral). If you cannot move the gear
shift lever, refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for
instructions.
• Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).

Note: 2012's have this capability, refer below.

 

[toclark491]

thank you

 

[pjc]

Only during emergencies.

That is incorrect!

See the attached image.

This is directly from the 2012 manual:

Neutral Flat Tow Activation and Deactivation


Activation

WARNING: Shifting the transfer case to its neutral
position for neutral flat towing may allow the vehicle to be able to roll even
if the transmission is in park (P). Make sure the foot brake is depressed and
the vehicle is in a secure and safe position while the transfer case is being
shifted to its neutral position. Failure to follow this instruction may result
in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not disconnect the battery during neutral
flat towing. Doing so will prevent the transfer case from shifting properly and
may allow the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in park (P). Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE: 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) vehicles
cannot be flat towed with any of the wheels on the ground. Vehicle or
transmission damage will occur.

NOTICE: Failure to put the transfer
case in its NEUTRAL position will damage vehicle components.

NOTE: Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
vehicles can be flat towed by placing the transfer case in its NEUTRAL position.

NOTE: Neutral flat tow status
can be checked at any time by opening the driver door or turning the ignition to
the ACC or ON position and checking the display in the IPC
.


Turn the ignition to the ON position. Do not start the engine.


Press and hold the brake pedal.


Shift the Mode Select Switch (MSS) to 2H.


Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.


Rotate the MSS from 2H to 4L and back to 2H 5
times within 7 seconds.

If completed successfully, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) displays
"NEUTRAL TOW LEAVE IN N" or "NEUTRAL TOW ENABLED LEAVE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL",
indicating that the vehicle is safe to tow with all wheels on the ground.


If the message is not shown in the display, the entire procedure must be
performed again.


An audible noise may be heard as the transfer case shifts into neutral
position, this is normal operation.


Leave the transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the ignition as far as it will go
toward the OFF position (it will not turn fully off when the transmission is in
NEUTRAL). The key must be left in the ignition while towing. To lock and unlock
your vehicle, use the keyless entry keypad or extra set of keys.


Release the brake pedal.


Deactivation

WARNING: Shifting the transfer case to its neutral
position for neutral flat towing may allow the vehicle to be able to roll even
if the transmission is in park (P). Make sure the foot brake is depressed and
the vehicle is in a secure and safe position while the transfer case is being
shifted to its neutral position. Failure to follow this instruction may result
in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not disconnect the battery during neutral
flat towing. Doing so will prevent the transfer case from shifting properly and
may allow the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in park (P). Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Neutral flat tow status
can be checked at any time by opening the driver door or turning the ignition to
the ACC or ON position and checking the display in the IPC
.


Press and hold the brake pedal.


Turn the ignition to the ON position. Do not start the engine.


Shift the transmission out of NEUTRAL and into any gear.


Release the brake pedal.

If completed successfully, the IPC
displays 4X2, then "NEUTRAL TOW DISABLED".


If the indicator light and message do not display, the entire procedure must
be performed again.


An audible noise may be heard as the transfer case shifts out of NEUTRAL
position, this is normal operation.

 

[whtrapta]

Didn't work on my 2010

 

[KaiserM715]

Didn't work on my 2010

pjc and I also had this conversation on race-dezert. This is a new feature for 2012.

Glad you made it over, pjc!!

 

[Ruger]

Seven times? Geeze, the factory must think we're idiots.

Well anyway, it that's the deal only with 2012 models, what do you do on the 2010s and 2011s?

 

[whtrapta]

pjc and I also had this conversation on race-dezert. This is a new feature for 2012.

Glad you made it over, pjc!!

Pjc as in pat Chicas?

 

[KaiserM715]

what do you do on the 2010s and 2011s?

You don't.

 

[Prybar]

Well that's good to know. If I only had my truck....I could tow it around.