can I tow my 2011 with all wheels down. the manual says I can but the dealer saying no

Asked by timbev1 Dec 12, 2015 at 08:07 AM about the 2011 Lincoln MKS 3.5L AWD

Question type: General

2 Answers

224,145

It is never a good idea to have the drive shaft or drive axles spinning as it can effect the transmission. You either pull the drive shaft, or have the front wheels off the ground. Pulling a drive shaft you would need a spare yoke to put into the tail shaft of the trany so as to not be loosing so much fluid.

1 people found this helpful.

I would go with what the dealer says. If you check your manual it probably says you can tow it for short distance in an emergency. Look at what it says about recreational towing, my bet is that it says no.

Your Answer:

MKS

Looking for a Used MKS in your area?

CarGurus has 6 nationwide MKS listings starting at $3,500.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    James Thomas
    Reputation
    750
  • #2
    GuruW3DSH
    Reputation
    610
  • #3
    eduardo sanchez
    Reputation
    570
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Lincoln MKZ
3 Great Deals out of 53 listings starting at $5,950
Used Ford Taurus
6 Great Deals out of 80 listings starting at $4,012
Used Lincoln MKX
3 Great Deals out of 100 listings starting at $5,990
Used Lincoln MKT
13 listings starting at $7,999
Used Chrysler 300
32 Great Deals out of 549 listings starting at $3,999
Used Chevrolet Impala
7 Great Deals out of 93 listings starting at $3,531
Used Cadillac CTS
6 Great Deals out of 55 listings starting at $4,888
Used Buick LaCrosse
6 Great Deals out of 30 listings starting at $4,995
Used Dodge Charger
39 Great Deals out of 727 listings starting at $5,995
Used GMC Acadia
29 Great Deals out of 587 listings starting at $4,495
Used Chevrolet Corvette
22 Great Deals out of 1,084 listings starting at $15,000
Used Ford Mustang
60 Great Deals out of 1,365 listings starting at $4,995
Used Ford Fusion
18 Great Deals out of 436 listings starting at $2,595

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.