defineran

I originated this thread. Finally the problem was found - the battery was bad but it took a while for the dealer to find this. Supposedly, it passed all the tests the first few times it was tested. I have now towed in ACC position for about 4 hours with no problems. BTW - For those with general comments about this subject, my owners manual says it is OK to tow 4 wheels down as I am. Also the link to Towing Guides is Ford Towing Guides It covers 2002-2008 vehicles and discusses bot standard towing and four wheel down towing.

Marv Here is one site for a Lincoln MKX with the same battery problem. http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseacti...id/19864489.cfm I have contacted this person and he now tows with ignition OFF. www.rv.net has many links for this problem with other cars. Dennis

I am towing behind a motorhome, but there is NO electrical connection to motorhome. I am using magnetic tow lights that are in no way connected to the Edge. I am using a braking system that pulls on the Edge brake so the brake lights on the Edge do go on. THis is a mechanical system that uses no Edge power (other that the brake lights). I have a monitor that lets me know the brakes are not on constantly. Others have this same problem, not only with Edges but many other vehicles. Apparently there are many things operating while in the ACC position. Some pull fuses (but not at all obvious in Edge which should be removed) , and some disconnect battery to solve the problem. Dennis

Battery dies in 2-3 hours when towing 4 wheels down with key in ACC position. Radio & AC off Manual tells you to do this (with transmission in N) On another forum I was told to use the OFF position rather than ACC. Presumably, with transmission in N, steering wheel remains unlocked in OFF position. Anyone with any experience or comment? Dennis