Can a 2008 Ford Focus SE Automatic or 1998 Toyota RAV4 Manual be Flat Towed

Question:

can a 2008 ford focus se with auto transmission be fat towed? can a 1998 toyota Rav 4 with manual 5 speed with a button for all wheel drive be flat towed?

asked by: Al S

Expert Reply:

According to the owners manual for your 2008 Ford Focus SE with automatic transmission, the vehicle cannot be flat towed. But it can be dolly towed using a tow dolly, # RM-2050-1.

I could not find any information on flat towing for the 1998 Toyota RAV4 in its owners manual. A local Toyota dealer/technician may have more information for that vehicle.

If you needed to tow one of these vehicles today, go with the Focus using a tow dolly since I cannot confirm if the RAV4 can be flat towed or not.

expert reply by: Michael H