2011-2014 Explorer Tow Button

jrupp said:

Does anyone know what exactly happens when you touch the "TOW" button on a factory-tow equipped 2011-2014 Explorer?

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The Explorer transforms into a robot and starts fighting the Decepticons!

Sorry....

Ford 6-speeds are different in that respect:
-2006-2010 Explorer/Mountaineer 6-speeds simply lock out 5th and 6th gears. I hate that in my Mounty (forcing all the way into 4th).
-However, I know that the 6-speeds in recent F150s change the shift points, hold gears longer, but will still allow use of all 6 gears depending on conditions.

I'm sure someone with more details about late model Explorers will chime in soon. You might also check the powertrain sections.