slackeribew Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hi I've got a 2006 ford edge fwd 3.6 v6 and I am wanting to tow a 2006 lowe stinger 175 bass boat approx total weight 2500lbs. Ford says it should handle it with no problems. My concern is towing w/ fwd if been told this in not a good idea, because of overheating trannys. It is equipped with towing package. Should I have any concerns, should I use all trac when towing. Any input would be appreciated. It has 40k miles.Fishtail possibly? Thanks slackeribew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eatinitup Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hi I've got a 2006 ford edge fwd 3.6 v6 and I am wanting to tow a 2006 lowe stinger 175 bass boat approx total weight 2500lbs. Ford says it should handle it with no problems. My concern is towing w/ fwd if been told this in not a good idea, because of overheating trannys. It is equipped with towing package. Should I have any concerns, should I use all trac when towing. Any input would be appreciated. It has 40k miles.Fishtail possibly? Thanks slackeribew Keep your traction control ON, Select for OVER DRIVE and you'll be fine. That Edge will pull a lot more than you think. With the towing package, you have a tranny cooler. All will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackeribew Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Keep your traction control ON, Select for OVER DRIVE and you'll be fine. That Edge will pull a lot more than you think. With the towing package, you have a tranny cooler. All will be fine. Thanks for your input. I'll give it a try. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eatinitup Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks for your input. I'll give it a try. Mike I see now that I didn't include the word "OFF" when typing for Overdrive.. For braking purposes, your owners manual will always state to have it in the OFF position. Your engine/RPMs may work a bit harder, so it sounds.. But its just working normal, accounting for a haul behind you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackeribew Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 First of all I guess don't know the year of my edge it's a 2007 same question? I'M assuming your saying that trac control is "overdrive" so leave it on when towing. How about using cruise? On flat highway ok hills turn it off I assume. One more ? receiver I have has a J shape, better to turn up or down or does it matter. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eatinitup Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Leave traction control on and turn overdrive OFF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackeribew Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I don't have od low and drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdgenlxi Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I don't have od low and drive. It's the button on the side of the shifter.... it will say "O/D OFF" on the dash. And ALWAYS turn OD off when towing.... towing in OD is a quick way to burn up a transmission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackeribew Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 gotcha,thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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