Jalvis Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Will Ford honor their warranty if the vehicle is towing within its load capacity? The manual says the vehicle is not meant for towing but what will really happen? (Opinion doesnt matter unless it applies with reality) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalvis Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 For the Record: I sent an email to Ford asking for an official responce to the question posted above. My email is as follows: In regards to the Transit Connect Warranty. The owners guide 2nd edition states a 'warning' to not tow with the vehicle. The warranty guide Edition 6 states that damage caused by 'misuse' of the vehicle is not covered but does not list towing. Would towing within the load capacity be defined by Ford as 'misuse'? I need an official responce from Ford for the Transit Connect Forum. Fords responce is as follows: My name is Christie with the Ford Customer Relationship Center and I am here to assist you regarding your inquiry about towing the 2011 Ford Transit Connect. Like what was indicated in the Owner's Guide, the vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through an authorized Dealer. With that being said, Ford Motor Company recommends to follow the information provided by the Owner's Guide. It is the responsibility of the customer to follow the guidelines stated at the manual. Failure to follow as specified in the Owner's Guide will invalidate warranty coverage on parts affected by the lack of maintenance. I hope this information helps you. If you have any other inquiries, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to address them for you. Thanks again for contacting Ford Motor Company. Sincerely, Christie Customer Relationship Center Ford Motor Company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saray Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Will Ford honor their warranty if the vehicle is towing within its load capacity? The manual says the vehicle is not meant for towing but what will really happen? (Opinion doesnt matter unless it applies with reality) Here are the towing limits cut and paste from fords web site. Hope this helps Towing View All Capability Capability (lbs.) Cargo Van GVWR 5005 Wagon GVWR 4965 Maximum Payload 1600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSpivey Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 This means that if you disregard the warning, anything they think was done as a result of towing would not be covered. If you burned up the transmission for instance. I would not affect an unrelated failure like the AC. Meatball 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarkus Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 My dealer installed the hitch and wiring before I ever took it off the lot..... AMAC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollowwood Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I just priced a Class 3 hitch w/ wiring harness for $310.00 installed. I will let you know how it looks when I get it done. These people have done hitches for me before.I will be pulling a 6x10 cargo trailer from NH, to Prince of Wales Island, AK come May when we move. I will fill you in on that too. We will log over 4,000 miles when we are done. Wade Swancey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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