How do I keep the odometer from racking up miles
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DO NOT FLAT-TOW IT with the t-case in N. Follow the instructions in the owner's manuals or you could damage the t-case &/or trans. Ford also publishes a yearly manual that describes how to tow every vehicle in production. You can probably dl it free by surfing around this site:
http://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/...9/maintoc.html
If it's not available for your year, change the URL to something later, like 2003.
http://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/...9/maintoc.html
If it's not available for your year, change the URL to something later, like 2003.
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Originally Posted by Steve83
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You're gonna ruin your t-case, or someone else's.
You're gonna ruin your t-case, or someone else's.
Using the N (Neutral) position
The transfer case N (Neutral) position overrides the transmission
and puts the vehicle in neutral regardless of transmission
gearshift lever position. The vehicle can move forward or
backward.
This position should only be used when towing the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the
N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn
off the ignition when leaving the vehicle.
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As I said in my first post, the transmission isn't the only concern.
You're flinging out advice as if one answer works for EVERY truck. Just because it might be OK to flat-tow yours with the t-case in N; that doesn't mean it's OK for the original poster's truck, or anyone else's who might read this thread. Some t-case fluid pumps are driven off the INput shaft, so flat-towing them with the d'shafts installed will burn up the rear OUTput shaft bearings, and more.
Originally Posted by Ford
Note: Different vehicles have different restrictions and towing procedures. Contact your Ford Dealer for complete details. For safe operation, towed vehicles (or dollies or trailers carrying them) should be equipped with a separate functional brake system.
(a) Manual transfer case only (not Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly 4x4). (b) With dealer-installed Neutral Tow Kit (Part #1L2J7H332-AA). (c) Requires that the center disconnect be locked out by capping off one of the front axle vacuum motor lines. See your Ford Dealer for assistance. (d) Not to be towed faster than 55 mph.
(a) Manual transfer case only (not Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly 4x4). (b) With dealer-installed Neutral Tow Kit (Part #1L2J7H332-AA). (c) Requires that the center disconnect be locked out by capping off one of the front axle vacuum motor lines. See your Ford Dealer for assistance. (d) Not to be towed faster than 55 mph.
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You guys have me confused!
After reading the post here i'm not sure if I can flat tow or not. My owners manual tells me I can. I'm sorry if I started a heated thread here, I really would like a confirmation I can flat tow my truck.
1998 4X4 F-150, Manual Transfer case
Thanks for the help
Les
1998 4X4 F-150, Manual Transfer case
Thanks for the help
Les
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If the owner's manual says it's OK, then it is. But with the d'shaft installed, the VSS will be spinning, and the odo MIGHT be counting those miles. Do a short test to find out. If it is, just unplug the VSS for towing. Be sure to reconnect it before driving.
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Originally Posted by Lwalston
I have no Idea where the VSS is. Can someone tell me where the best place to unplug it would be and what it looks like?
Thanks for the help
Les
Thanks for the help
Les