Ford Explorer: Roadside Emergencies / Towing Points
Front Towing Point
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- Gently press and release the towing eye attachment point cover at the position
indicated.
- Gently pull it straight out.
Note: The towing eye attachment point cover has a small lanyard to keep
it attached to the bumper.
Rear Towing Point
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- Gently press the top of the towing eye attachment point cover inward.
- Gently lift it upward and then pull it straight out.
Note: The towing eye attachment point cover has a small lanyard to keep
it attached to the bumper.
Attaching the Towing Eye
WARNING: Make sure that the towing eye is fully tightened. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: You must switch the ignition on when your vehicle is being towed.
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- Carefully remove the front or rear towing eye attachment point cover.
- Install the towing eye.
Note: It has a left-hand thread. Turn it counterclockwise to install it.
Towing Eye Location
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The towing eye is in the spare wheel storage tray.
Note: You must carry the towing eye in your vehicle at all times.
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a professional towing service or, if
you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service
provider...
Other information:
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators
If the system determines that a collision with an obstacle may occur, full braking
may automatically apply. Bring your vehicle to a stop a safe distance away from
the obstacle.
A message and warning indicator
appear when the system automatically applies the brakes...
Line Pressure Test
This test verifies the line pressure is within specification.
If available, refer to the Transmission Line Pressure Test general procedure to access the line pressure tap.REFER to: Transmission Line Pressure Test (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, General Procedures)...
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WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.
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