Recreational Towing; 2Wd (Manual And Automatic Transmissions) - Ford F150 1997 Owner's Manual

Roadside emergencies
Ford recommends using one of the
above methods for towing.
Recreational towing (all wheels
on the ground)
Follow these guidelines for your
specific powertrain combination to
tow your vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground (such as
behind a recreational vehicle).
These guidelines are designed to
ensure that your transmission is
not damaged due to insufficient
lubrication.
2WD (manual and automatic
transmissions)
1. Place transmission in N
(Neutral).
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