Towing an '05?
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Towing an '05?
Hello All,
I'm going to be towing my '05 Mustang from Virginia to Colorado tomorrow. I will unfortunately be using a two-wheel trailer. The question I have is do I tow it by the front or rear wheels (it's a manual transmission)? Another silly question is if I tow it by the front (i.e. rear wheels still on the road), will it still accumulate miles, even if the car is off? Thanks in advance!
I'm going to be towing my '05 Mustang from Virginia to Colorado tomorrow. I will unfortunately be using a two-wheel trailer. The question I have is do I tow it by the front or rear wheels (it's a manual transmission)? Another silly question is if I tow it by the front (i.e. rear wheels still on the road), will it still accumulate miles, even if the car is off? Thanks in advance!
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From the manual.
Originally Posted by ford
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.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor
Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
If your vehicle is to be towed from the front using wheel lift equipment,
it is recommended that the rear wheels (drive wheels) be placed on a
dolly to prevent damage to the transmission.
If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor
Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
If your vehicle is to be towed from the front using wheel lift equipment,
it is recommended that the rear wheels (drive wheels) be placed on a
dolly to prevent damage to the transmission.
If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
Rent a full sized U-haul car trailer dude. I've seen alot of them. You're just asking to mess up your front end otherwise!
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From: Jacksonville, FL
re:
if you are renting the trailer from U-Haul the price difference between a 2 wheel and a full is only $10. I think the 2 wheel is 69 and the full is 79. I'll be using a full on my move from Florida to Virginia in a couple months.
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Originally Posted by 2005GTDELUXE
You should be ok. I see the V6 in your avatar and not sure how far the facia goes down. But just keep slow and good luck Edit - read below
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Originally Posted by speedracer67
Actually, I have a GT. I don't know how that V6 member thing got there. Anyone know how to change that, by chance?
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I'm towing my GT about 600 miles in a few days on a U-Haul 'Auto Transport'. As linked to above, it's a flatbed instead of a 2 wheeler. It was only $65. I'm supposed to pick it up tomorrow, it has been a pain getting one. I hope you have better luck than I have.
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From: 'neath a cactus
Originally Posted by speedracer67
Actually, I have a GT. I don't know how that V6 member thing got there. Anyone know how to change that, by chance?
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