Ford Explorer: Roadside Emergencies / Towing Points
Front Towing Point

- 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

- 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.

- 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

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:
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers
a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty...
Removal
NOTE:
Base vehicle shown, Police vehicle similar.
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
All vehicles
Remove the rear door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Rear Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation)...
Categories
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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