Looking to tow my 2005 F150 supercab behind my motorhome 4 wheels down if possible. Have auto with 4.6 V-8 and 2 pc. driveshaft. Motorhome dealer said that Ford ( or aftermarket) made a chip for the transmission cooler to operate when in neutral at first click on ignition. Is this rumor? I know it will accumulate miles. Just can't stand driving my wifes Lime Green Convertible bug when we arrive at destinations!! Thanks.

 

Uhhh no chip, the engine has to be running for the tranny pump to pump.

Only way to have four wheels on the ground is to have a manual transfer case or disconnect the driveshaft

Adrianspeeder

 

Don't forget the engine has to be running for the front hubs to be unlocked. Default is locked with no vacuum.

 

Good point, forgot about that on these 04+ trucks.

Adrianspeeder

 

Your truck must weigh twice as much as the Bug.
The cheapest fix is to let her drive and get a paper bag for your head.

 

Page 187-188 in the 2005 F150 Owners manual states that with a manual shift 4x4 you place the trans in N and the transfer case in N. Max speed is 55 mph and distance is unlimited.

If you have the electronic shift 4x4 then things change a lot.....

You can tow 4 wheels down only if you limit distance to 50 miles and don't exceed 35 mph.

Otherwise you must disconnect both front AND rear driveshafts.....

So, there you go......

Mitch

 

Yuppers.... or put it on a trailer, or start the engine and let it idle in neutral for the duration of the trip, hoping it doesn't stall out someplace along the way. (I've seen tow truck drivers do this in a pinch... The trans output gets its lube, the hubs stay unlocked.... it'll work in a pinch, but I wouldn't recommend a cross-country trek like that)

-Joe

 

"Hey buddy, what kind of mileage you getting?"

"Well, the RV is getting 7 and the F150 is getting zero."

 

I pull my '02 S'crew 2wd "4down" behind my '96 Monaco. I had to have a "Remco" drive shaft disconnect installed, but other than the "Brake Buddy" and "Blue OX" base plates it is relatively painless. I avg'd 8mpg on my last trip from San Antonio, Tx. to Portland, Or. and back. I would suggest some sort of auxiliary brake system though (Brake Buddy works good). I'm not sure about pulling a 4X4 though, as the S'crew doesn't offer a manual transfer case. If I can answer any "?'s" give me a shout Good luck

 

Someone makes a kit for explorers that defeats the auto locking hubs. I don't know how it works...or if it still allows for shifting on the fly...or if it will work on an F150. (I wonder if anyone makes maunal hubs for these fords)

Than add the driveshaft disconnect...not sold for a 4wd SC...but I'm sure they could make one work.

 

So would I be able to tow an F150 Automatic transmission 4x4 behind a motorhome 4 wheels down if I can disconnect the rear driveshaft AND had a transmission pump that operated?

Remco Towing (http://www.remcotowing.com/) makes products for towing automatic transmission vehicles.

I am thinking if I can get Drive Shaft Coupling to disconnect the rear drive shaft AND Lube Pump to circulate transmission oil, I should be able to tow my F150 Supercrew 4x4 behind my motorhome.

What do you think?

Your input is very much appreciated.

 

Howdy and welcome. Manual 4x4 or not?

If you pull your rear driveshaft and leave in park, you'll be good to go.

Adrianspeeder

 

My truck has Electronic Shift on the Fly. Also, it's 2005 (Sorry for the missing information.)

From one of the replies above, on 2004 and later 4x4, I understand that front hubs are engaged when the engine is not running.

That's why I was wondering about the Transmission Oil Pump.

(Edited to add addtional information)

 

it's not a good idea, trailer it or drive the bug

 

Thanks for the info.

By the way, I am not the same person as the first poster and don't own a bug. Appreciate your input though.