Recreational Towing - Ford 2011 F-250 Owner's Manual

Tires, Wheels and Loading

RECREATIONAL TOWING

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.
Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to
prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to the Climate
Controls chapter for more information.
Drivetrain
configuration
4x4 with manual-shift
transfer case
4X2 or 4x4 with
electronic-shift
transfer case
*Always make sure that both hub locks are set to the same position.
In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker
towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.
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Requirements for neutral towing
Transmission in N (Neutral); transfer case in N
(Neutral); hublocks set to FREE*
Do not tow your vehicle with any 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.