Roadside Emergencies
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
Installing the Recovery Hook
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford
Motor Company has not approved a
slingbelt towing procedure. Vehicle
damage may occur if towed incorrectly, or
by any other means.
There is an installation point for the
recovery hook behind the fascia.
Note: The screw-in recovery hook has a
left-hand thread. Turn it counterclockwise
to install it. Make sure that the recovery
hook is fully tightened.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing
manual for all authorized tow truck
operators. Have your tow truck operator
refer to this manual for proper hook-up
and towing procedures for your vehicle.
It is acceptable to have your front-wheel
drive vehicle towed from the front if using
proper wheel lift equipment to raise the
front wheels off the ground. When towing
in this manner, the rear wheels can remain
on the ground.
Front-wheel drive vehicles must have the
front wheels placed on a tow dolly when
towing your vehicle from the rear using
wheel lift equipment. This prevents
damage to the transmission.
Towing an all-wheel or four-wheel drive
vehicle requires that all wheels be off the
ground, such as using a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment. This prevents
damage to the transmission, all-wheel or
four-wheel drive system and vehicle.
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Using a suitable tool, such as a screwdriver,
pry open the cover (1). Use the recessed
portion of the cover with the notch. Screw
in the recovery hook (2).
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
See Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
(page 340).
TOWING POINTS
Due to local market requirements in some
countries, some vehicles may have a
recovery hook.
Recovery Hook Location
If your vehicle has a screw-in recovery
hook, it is in the luggage compartment
under the floor cover.
If your vehicle does not have a recovery
hook, you can purchase one from your
dealer.
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Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 22-06-2021, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202104, First-Printing
