Common questions

Does the Ford Flex come with a tow package?

Does the Ford Flex come with a tow package?

Boasting two 3.5-liter V-6 engine options — a turbo version and a non-turbo — the 2019 Flex has plenty of towing power. All that power amounts to a 4,500-pound towing capacity with the optional Class III Trailer Tow Package with trailer sway control. This package is a $570 option on all SEL and higher trims.

Do you need tow package on Ford Flex?

The biggest item is the hitch itself; the factory hitch mounts in higher than any aftermarket and requires a cutout of the rear bumper cover. Second is the wiring, most Flexes without the factory tow package need wiring run all the way up to the fuse box with a signal converter (not a T-tap) wiring adapter.

Where can I buy a Ford Flex AWD?

If you shop at Amazon.com (for anything), use this link to support FordFlex.net! This is kind of a long story so I will try to keep it short. It basically comes down to this: The dealer wanted to sell me the SEL AWD he had on his lot (rather than bring in another color scheme from another dealer).

How much does a Class III towing package cost?

Seems that harnesses are sold separately and it’s still up in the air what it means to have a class III towing package. Does this include oil cooler and whatever else comes with a factory installed package? On the xplan configurator the C3 towing package is listed as a $538 option. Seems like not enough or too much depending on how I look at it.

Can you add an oil cooler to a Ford Flex?

Third is that they need to add the oil cooler to your [N/A] engine. The one item that dealers cannot do is turn on the electronic sway control, that command is deeper in the programming than dealers have access to.

How big of a trailer can a Ford Flex tow?

For trailers over 2,000 pounds – Class III Trailer Tow Package *Check with your dealer for additional requirements, restrictions and limited warranty details. 2019 Ford Flex ModelFlex (Option Code) (53G)

What are the options for the Ford Flex?

2019 Ford Flex ModelFlex (Option Code) (53G) 7-Wire Harness & 4-/7-Pin Connector X Hitch Receiver X Trailer Sway Control X Engine Oil Cooler X(1) (1) Not included with EcoBoost engine. Trailer Towing Package Notes: • Content may vary depending on model, trim and/or powertrain. See your dealer for specific content information.

How to start a trailer in a Ford Fusion?

Apply the foot service brake and hold Start the engine with transmission in park (automatic) or neutral (manual) Shift the transmission into gear and release the parking brake Release the brake pedal and move the vehicle uphill to free the chocks Apply the brake pedal while another person retrieves the chocks Acceleration And Passing

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