Barbaraok Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Is anyone towing an automatic Ford Fiesta or Edge? If so, any problems? Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenp Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 I tow a 2013 AWD Edge with no issues. Only requirement is to run the rig five minutes and shift into D and R before towing and every 300 miles. I did add a charge line to keep the battery charged as the aux braking system will run the battery down over time. Not all Edges are towable though. Do your research. Lenp USN Retired 2002 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom 2012 F150 4x4 2018 Lincoln MKX 2019 HD Ultra Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinger Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 I towed a 2008 Ford Edge for 5years and no problems. Agree what lenp said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouserl41 Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 We have a Fiesta, Ford say it's towable. What Ford don't tell you is the transmission sucks and they are in multiple law suits over it. DON'T BUY A FIESTA!! It's nothing at all to do with towing them they just have major transmission problems. http://www.fordtransmissionproblems.com/ BnB 2009 Monaco Cayman DP 38' bnbrv.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adie Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 So, with the Fiesta, are there any issues with Manual transmissions? Owners manual says no, so just asking for real world answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouserl41 Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Adie said: So, with the Fiesta, are there any issues with Manual transmissions? Owners manual says no, so just asking for real world answers. No to towing? Never had a manual so dont know. The automatics can but the transmission is junk wether you tow it or not. 2009 Monaco Cayman DP 38' bnbrv.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 8 hours ago, Adie said: Owners manual says no, so just asking for real world answers. Do you mean that the owner's manual says "no problems" or "no towing?" According to the REMCO Towing website, it can be towed without modification. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb0zke Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Check the owner's manual first. Many Ford products are towable four-down, but not all. If you are buying (or have) a vehicle with a warranty, go by the manual or you risk voiding the warranty. If no warranty is involved, REMCO is a good source. Most of the time the manual and REMCO will agree, but not always. As I recall, the Lincoln MKX and Ford Edge are the same car. Our neighbor is towing an MKX and says he has had no problems. We're towing an MKT with no problems. My manual says to run the car in D, R, and N for a minute each, then shut off, shift to neutral, and "key" to accessory. Speed when towing is limited to 65 mph and we're supposed to run the engine every 300 miles. I never go over 65 anyway, and 250 miles is a long travel day. I, too, have the extra charge line, so the next time I travel I may not switch to accessory and see what happens. David Lininger, kb0zke 1993 Foretravel U300 40' (sold) 2022 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted March 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just an FYI - We went with a CMax instead of the Fiesta or the Edge. Love the car (getting 44+ mpg), tows easily - new Ford manuals have a whole section on pulling with an RV. Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 12 hours ago, Barbaraok said: We went with a CMax We have been looking at one of them to replace our SUV since we now tow with a truck. Really sorry to learn that Ford isn't building any more of them. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted March 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 We got the last new one for 50 miles around at a dealer in Chandler, AZ. Ford is introducing a hybrid Explorer this coming year. Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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