just read a post and it reminded me of a question I've been meaning to ask.
When it's in 2wd, which wheels should be lifted while towing. (4x4 truck)

I had my truck towed recently and figured lifting the rear was the best thing cause it was in park. The tow truck driver didn't really know.

Just so I know for next time, should I call for a flat bed, or which end should be lifted, front or back?

 

EDIT! See post #5 for correct information. :-)

 

OOPS!!!!!
he didn't go over 60km/h, and it seemed ok after, but my tranny seems to be shifting slightly worse than it use to. It has been colder hear lately though.

What damage can be caused by towing it with 2 wheels on the road?

 

Towing with the front wheels down and engine off means that the front 4x4 drive line would have been engaged and spinning since the IWEs engage on loss of vacuum. As for what damage may have been done you would need to ask someone more familiar with the drive line than I am. See Post #5 for correct information.

 

Well I was completely wrong. Here is what the Owner's Guide says:

Vehicles equipped with automatic transmission and 4x4 vehicles
equipped with an electronic-shift transfer case:
• Release the parking brake.
• Turn the key in the ignition to the OFF position.
• Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
• Do not exceed a distance of 50 miles (80 km).
• Do not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) vehicle speed.
• The vehicle must be towed in the forward position to ensure no
damage is done to the internal transfer case components.
If a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) must
be exceeded, you must disconnect the front (4x4 only) and rear
driveshafts. Ford recommends the driveshafts be removed/installed only
by a qualified technician at an authorized dealer. See your authorized
dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.

 

FYI for everybody.

always get your F-150 flat towed. Don't ever let it be towed with wheels on the ground.
yep, the only time it's different is if you have the Manual T-case. Then you put the t-case into Neutral and it's okay.

 

I know when i had my explorer sport trac and if i recall right in my f150 owners manula it says to have it on a flat bed never pulled in its wheels.

 

we've had quite a bit of snow over the past week, so it's been in and out of 4hi/low quite a bit. no problems at all, but now I know for next time.