Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Lincoln MKX
Question:
Owners manual says lock transmission in neutral and you are good to tow. Do I need to leave FOB in car, will steering wheel be unlocked, is it necessary to turn on accessories, should I be concerned with neutral light flashing. Thanks
asked by: Patrick L
Expert Reply:
The owners manual for a vehicle is the final authority on whether it can be flat towed. If it does not make any mention of the steering wheel lock you'd most likely be able to assume that it's fine and you'd not need to worry about it. You can test this by turning the wheel of the vehicle. If it's not locked you're fine as-is. If it is locked you may have to put the ignition in ACC mode which on a push to start vehicle requires pressing the start button without your foot on the brake.
For a base plate to flat tow your 2018 Lincoln MKX you'd want the part # RM-524447-4.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV. Install video for this kit on a 2018 MKX for you to check out as well.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles. You'll also need the brake light relay part # RM-88400 too so that the brake pedal does not override the blinkers.
Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
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- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
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- 6000 lbs GTW
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
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- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
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- Custom
- Mini Fuse
- Engine Compartment
- Roadmaster
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