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FLATBED
1. When winching the vehicle onto the flatbed, care must be taken to avoid damaging the fascia, bumper,
lower body panels and/or air dams.
• Refer to the Model-Specific Transport Guidelines in this manual for winching locations.
• Ramps or wooden blocks may be needed to gain enough clearance to winch the vehicle onto
the flatbed.
• It may be necessary to cover the cable or chain with a rag to prevent damage to the fascia.
• Crossbeam/spacer blocks may be used to keep the cable from coming in contact with the air
deflector.
2. To secure the vehicle:
• Use a T-hook inserted in the appropriate tie-down slot as indicated in the Model-Specific Transport
Guidelines in this manual.
• 8-point basket or tire/wheel straps may also be used on select vehicles as indicated in the Model-
Specific Transport Guidelines in this manual.
o The rated capacity must equal or exceed the vehicle weight at each tire.
o After installation always inspect the strap on the backside of the tire to make sure it is not
contacting any brake, steering or suspension components.
• Ford Motor Company does not recommend or approve securing a vehicle through the wheel or
wheel spoke.
• On vehicles equipped with an air suspension system, the air suspension service switch must be
turned off prior to the vehicle being tied down. Refer to the Owner's Guide for the switch location.
WHEEL LIFT
• Position dollies under the wheels if a distance of 80 km (50 mi), a speed of 55 km/h (35 mph) is to
be exceeded, or when the vehicle is towed with the drive wheels toward the rear.
• Refer to the tow dolly manufacturer for equipment speed and weight limitations.
• Refer to the Model-Specific Transport Guidelines in this manual for safety chain slot locations.
• Secure the vehicle to the wheel lift crossbar using safety chains equipped with T-hooks or safety
hooks to prevent excessive jounce travel of the suspension which may cause damage to the
underbody.
• Make sure there is no slack in the safety chain between the vehicle and the crossbar.
CPR © 2017 FORD MOTOR COMPANY
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121
FCS-12141-18
12/2017
2017 Wrecker Towing Manual
December, 2017 Ver.1
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