User Manual - Page 444

For 2021 F-150 King Ranch®.

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WARNING: Never link two straps
together with a clevis pin. These heavy
metal objects could become projectiles
if the strap breaks and can cause serious
injury or death.
Your vehicle has frame-mounted front
recovery hooks.
Note: Do not apply a load to the recovery
hooks that is greater than the gross vehicle
weight rating of your vehicle.
Before using recovery hooks:
Make sure all attaching points are
secure and capable of withstanding
the applied load.
Do not use chains, cables or tow straps
with metal hook ends.
Only use recovery straps that have a
minimum breaking strength two to
three times the gross vehicle weight of
the stuck vehicle.
Make sure the recovery strap is in good
condition and free of visible cuts, tears
or damage.
Use a damper device such as a tarp,
heavy blanket or piece of carpet, and
place it over the recovery strap to help
absorb the energy in the event the
strap breaks.
Make sure the stuck vehicle is not
loaded heavier than its gross vehicle
weight rating specified on the
certification label.
Align the tow vehicle and stuck vehicle
in a straight line, within 10 degrees.
Keep bystanders to the sides of the
vehicle, at a distance of at least twice
the length of the recovery strap. This
helps avoid injury from the hazard of a
recovery hook or strap breaking, or a
vehicle lurching into their path.
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
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If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a
professional towing service or your
roadside assistance service provider.
Your manufacturer 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.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Vehicle damage could occur if
towed incorrectly, or by any other means.
Front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles
must have their designated drive wheels
off the ground regardless of towing
direction. Use tow dollies to prevent
damage to the transmission.
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F-150 (TFD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202007, First-Printing
Crash and Breakdown Information
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