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.
Transporting the Vehicle
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
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Children and Airbags
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.
