Snowplowing; Recreational Towing - Ford f150 2001 Service Manual

Driving
Recreational towing (all wheels on the ground)
An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind
a Motorhome. Follow these guidelines if you have the need for
recreational towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not
damaged.
2WD vehicles (with automatic transmissions)
• Place the transmission in N (Neutral)
• Maximum speed is 56 km (35 mph)
• Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles)
If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km (35 mph) must be
exceeded, the drive shaft will have to be removed while the vehicle is
being towed.
Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified
technician. See your local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.
Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause
transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal
transmission components.
4WD vehicles electronic shift transfer case (with automatic
transmissions)
4x4 vehicles with electronic shift on the fly cannot be towed with any
wheels on the ground.

SNOWPLOWING

Ford recommends the following specifications for low speed, personal
use snow removal:
• F-150 (except F-150 Supercrew, "Lightning" and Harley Davidson)
• 5.4L engine
• Heavy duty service package
• Super engine cooling
• Heavy duty front suspension package
• Automatic transmission with auxiliary automatic transmission fluid
cooling
• All-terrain tires
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