OEM FWD auto trans question for the tranny guys

7423 · 06-22-2010, 04:39 PM

Would like to flat tow a Ford Escort (auto trans) behind a motorhome. Can this safely be done without torching the transmission? I know that certain makes and models are ok with this, what about an Escort?
Thanks in advance...........

Eddies66 · 06-23-2010, 08:10 AM

With the automatic you have to get an aftermarket pump to circulate transmission fluid through the trasmission when you are towing. More information on the lube pumps are found here:
http://www.remcotowing.com/lube_pump.php
You can order them through camping world or maybe other online sources. Call remco and find out what pump you need.
When you're set up,you just have to connect the car with the tow bars, plug it in, keep the ignition on run so the steering wheel is not locked, and gear selection lever in Neutral. I also used magnetic tow lights on that car but you can wire in the factory brake and turn lights also.

jmcarter · 06-23-2010, 08:13 AM

Is there a link that provides which vehicles can be towed without using the pumps to circulate the trans fluid?

SSDiv6 · 06-23-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Is there a link that provides which vehicles can be towed without using the pumps to circulate the trans fluid?

Jim, they have an online chart:

http://www.remcotowing.com/vehicles

ss3011 · 06-23-2010, 09:16 AM

Try this link

http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/dinghytowingguide/

06-22-2010, 04:39 PM	#1
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	OEM FWD auto trans question for the tranny guys Would like to flat tow a Ford Escort (auto trans) behind a motorhome. Can this safely be done without torching the transmission? I know that certain makes and models are ok with this, what about an Escort? Thanks in advance...........

06-23-2010, 08:10 AM	#2
Eddies66 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rancho Mirage, CA Posts: 1,308 Likes: 300 Liked 881 Times in 452 Posts	Re: OEM FWD auto trans question for the tranny guys With the automatic you have to get an aftermarket pump to circulate transmission fluid through the trasmission when you are towing. More information on the lube pumps are found here: http://www.remcotowing.com/lube_pump.php You can order them through camping world or maybe other online sources. Call remco and find out what pump you need. When you're set up,you just have to connect the car with the tow bars, plug it in, keep the ignition on run so the steering wheel is not locked, and gear selection lever in Neutral. I also used magnetic tow lights on that car but you can wire in the factory brake and turn lights also.

06-23-2010, 08:13 AM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,273 Likes: 2,307 Liked 3,099 Times in 954 Posts	Re: OEM FWD auto trans question for the tranny guys Is there a link that provides which vehicles can be towed without using the pumps to circulate the trans fluid? __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

06-23-2010, 09:16 AM	#5
ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 905 Likes: 69 Liked 237 Times in 112 Posts	Re: OEM FWD auto trans question for the tranny guys Try this link http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/dinghytowingguide/