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Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2017 Ford Edge with Push-Button Start Behind a Motorhome  

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Do you need to disconnect the battery to tow the vehicle and if so can you put the disconnect on the positive side of the battery Since the battery is located in a place where it’s hard to get out the negative post

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The battery does have to be disconnected to flat tow your 2017 Ford Edge with push-button start. The automatic battery disconnect, # RM-766, is recommended to do this automatically so you won't have to spend time doing it manually. This disconnect has been used on the positive terminal with other vehicles and I see no reason why you couldn't do the same on your Edge.

If you need all of the other parts to flat tow your Edge then I recommend the following parts:

Base plates: # RM-524454-5 for Titanium, SE and SEL models with or without Adaptive Cruise Control or Active Air Shutters and only works with models with the 3.5 liter motor. If you do have a Sport model you can use # RM-524444-5. It fits models with the 2.7 Liter Ecoboost or 3.5 liter motor and models with Active Air Shutters but not models with Adaptive Cruise Control.

Tow bar: # RM-522
Safety cables: # RM-645
Lighting: # RM-15267
Battery disconnect: # RM-766 (you can add a charge line kit using # RM-156-25 )
Supplemental braking: # SM99251

You may also need a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level. I have linked a help article showing how to measure and a link to the high/low adapters we carry. Be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual for specific information on flat towing the vehicle. I have also included some helpful links to our series of help articles on flat towing for you.

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