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Aussie01. Towing question.
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Neutral tow package. I'm not 100% sure there is one for your year, but it's a dealer installed accessory that allows you to put the transfer case in neutral for towing. If I remember correctly, it cost my buddy about $100 or so for it.
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Welcome to this forum! I've renamed, and moved your thread to the towing section.
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As of today, Ford has not published or released the Neutral Tow Kit information for your model year Explorer. The latest update to the Neutral Tow Compatability Chart (TSB # 06-7-1 from March of '06 only lists a neutral tow kit for the '07 Sport Trac. I could not find an updated Neutral Tow Compatibility Chart for an '07 4-door.
Now, that being said, page 255 of your owner's manual clearly states that a 2007 2wd Explorer can be flat towed up to 80 km at no faster than 56 km/hr simply by placing the transmission in neutral. Any longer or faster than that and you must disconnect the driveshaft. That can be accomplished by either removing the driveshaft, or installing a driveshaft disconnect.
If you have a 4x4, the manual clearly states that there is a neutral tow kit available for your truck, and you should contact your dealership for more information. Based on that, it sounds to me like there should be a kit available for your truck, and your dealer should be able to get their hands on it.
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Now, that being said, page 255 of your owner's manual clearly states that a 2007 2wd Explorer can be flat towed up to 80 km at no faster than 56 km/hr simply by placing the transmission in neutral. Any longer or faster than that and you must disconnect the driveshaft. That can be accomplished by either removing the driveshaft, or installing a driveshaft disconnect.
If you have a 4x4, the manual clearly states that there is a neutral tow kit available for your truck, and you should contact your dealership for more information. Based on that, it sounds to me like there should be a kit available for your truck, and your dealer should be able to get their hands on it.
-Joe
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Gentlemen I thank you, will speak to my local Ford dealer and inquire to the cost of a disconnect. I have never been involved in a program like this I will in the future. It is a great way to get the REAL answers. have a great day.
Gentlemen I thank you, will speak to my local Ford dealer and inquire to the cost of a disconnect. I have never been involved in a program like this I will in the future. It is a great way to get the REAL answers. have a great day.
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