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About Ken Surerus
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I can answer most questions on most any vehicle with emphasis on Fords, especially vintage Mustangs.

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Life experience in all aspects of automotive repair. Self employed since 2001.

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Graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute with high honors, holding a degree in Automotive Technology, my primary area of expertise is in the 1964 1/2-1970 mustangs.

 
   

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Ford - Towing Problems


Expert: Ken Surerus - 6/10/2005

Question
Hello....

I have heard that towing a vehicle incorrectly can result in damage.  Could you please advise what "typical" problems could result from incorrect towing of a 1996 Ford Explorer (4WD)?

Thanks


Answer
BETTE

if you tow your vehicle with the drive shaft in you can ruin your transmission.you also should not tow over 30 mph or more than 25 miles if you leave the drive shaft in.you can also hurt your rearend.if you are going say 15-20 miles tow it but go slow.hope this helps.

ken

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