Flat tow Ford F150 4x4

[youngj]

Hello, has anyone Flat towed a F150 behind a Baystar 2901 Ford v10, 5 spd auto with Tow mode? Advice or Suggestions? Many thanks, Jim

 

[Wemustrv]

We tow our 2012 F150 SuperCrew all over the country with no issues. We use a Blue Ox and Brake buddy system. Just follow set up directions. For mine you put foot on brake turn on key (not starting it) and shift to neutral. Next you rotate the 4 wheel drive dial 5 times and it will show message on the dash four wheel tow enabled. leave shifter in neutral turn key off do not remove it. You are good to go.

 

[youngj]

We tow our 2012 F150 SuperCrew all over the country with no issues. We use a Blue Ox and Brake buddy system. Just follow set up directions. For mine you put foot on brake turn on key (not starting it) and shift to neutral. Next you rotate the 4 wheel drive dial 5 times and it will show message on the dash four wheel tow enabled. leave shifter in neutral turn key off do not remove it. You are good to go.

Thank you, what model and size of RV do you tow with? Engine size?

 

[Sand-dog]

We tow our 2012 F150 SuperCrew all over the country with no issues. We use a Blue Ox and Brake buddy system. Just follow set up directions. For mine you put foot on brake turn on key (not starting it) and shift to neutral. Next you rotate the 4 wheel drive dial 5 times and it will show message on the dash four wheel tow enabled. leave shifter in neutral turn key off do not remove it. You are good to go.

I’m wondering if your battery was to go dead or become weak enough wwould the transmission automatically go back into a default. I know that’s happening with other brands that must have B-power for the trans to stay in neutral position. I think it’s a safety issue. That’s why we bought a jeep. I would love to tow my F150.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Thank you, what model and size of RV do you tow with? Engine size?

If you have a look at WEMUSTRV's bio, it will show you that he runs a 40 foot Coachman Encore on a Freightliner with a 330HP Mercedes Engine. If you were to complete YOUR bio we all could see what you are about. Good to have you on board. Just an FYI, check YOUR owner's manual for YOUR pick up. It should tell you if it is safe to flat tow and how to set it up. Not all makes and models are the same. Year and production dates can make a difference.

Safe travels.

 

[John&Andrea]

I’m wondering if your battery was to go dead or become weak enough wwould the transmission automatically go back into a default. I know that’s happening with other brands that must have B-power for the trans to stay in neutral position. I think it’s a safety issue. That’s why we bought a jeep. I would love to tow my F150.

We tow a 2019 Ranger and I installed a battery charger on it. Hopefully we never have that problem.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

Note the tow hitch rating on the vehicle you plan to tow with. Most gas rigs it’s 5000lbs.

 

[Boat Bum]

As ^ Joe said, you can tow up to 5k as it came from the factory.

 

[Roadglide117]

I tow a F150, I did use a RVI battery tender to keep my battery charged. Never had a problem starting after a 2 day trip. Blue Ox...RVI brake controller...I think RVI sold

 

[Joe doggs]

I’m wondering if your battery was to go dead or become weak enough wwould the transmission automatically go back into a default. I know that’s happening with other brands that must have B-power for the trans to stay in neutral position. I think it’s a safety issue. That’s why we bought a jeep. I would love to tow my F150.

I once did some research into flat towing a new ford raptor f150….the long and short ended up being that if the truck battery reached 10.8 volts,the transmission/transfer case could default to park and that situation had led to multiple fires reported with the raptor…..after reading the owners manual and confirming this problem,I shied away from it as I didn’t want to rely on the charge cord or there never being a problem in the towing wiring…..I would recommend reading the owners manual for the vehicle you are considering flat towing to be confident….best joe b

 

[John&Andrea]

Wire in a battery charger and should be fine.