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Posted 6/7/2012 1:05 PM (#563896 - in reply to #563391)
Subject: Re: 2008 Ford Escape Tow Vehicle?





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Location: Elk River, Minnesota
Hiya,

Pulling it probably won't be a problem....stopping it, though...another story. For a boat of that size, the weight of the boat and trailer alone could potentially push your vehicle into someone quite easily if you had to stop quick. The brakes on a vehicle of that size are not designed to pull much of anything, so it can be a tricky situation to use it for towing.

I would bet the engine and transmission could handle it, given you treat it well, keep it out of overdrive so fluid flow is higher for engine and transmission cooling (if it has a transmission cooler on it. If not, I would definitely ask that you consider the idea to install one.)

Steve



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