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EnglishTowing -> Towing Points for your Ford Ecosport 2012-2022
Towing
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
TOWING POINTS
Front Towing Point
3. Place the automatic transmission in
park (P).
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back
of the trailer wheels. Chocks are not
included with your vehicle.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
1. Push the cover.
2. Release the cover.
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Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
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Do not allow waves to break higher
than 6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
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Causing internal damage to the
components.
Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime
the rear axle has been submerged in water.
Water may have contaminated the rear
axle lubricant, which is not normally
checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or other axle repair is required.
3. Install the recovery hook.
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Towing
Rear Towing Point (If Equipped)
TRANSPORTINGTHEVEHICLE
1. Push the cover.
2. Release the cover.
If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional towing service or,
if you are a member of a roadside
assistance program, your roadside
assistance service provider.
3. Install the recovery hook.
The recovery hook may be in the following
locations:
We recommend towing your vehicle with
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Inside temporary mobility kit.
Inside Jack and tools storage tray.
a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt.
Ford Motor Company has not approved a
slingbelt towing procedure.
Note: The recovery hook is available at the
authorized dealer.
It is acceptable to tow a front-wheel drive
vehicle from the front if using proper wheel
lift equipment to raise the front wheels off
the ground. When towing in this manner,
the rear wheels can remain on the ground.
Note: The recovery hook has a left-hand
thread. Turn it counterclockwise to install it
and make sure that it is fully tightened.
Failure to do so could result in the recovery
hook becoming loose.
Note: If your vehicle has a tow bar, use this
to tow other vehicles.
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