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Should Steering Wheel be Unlocked or Locked While Flat Towing  

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looking for steering wheel lock, not from theft, to keep it locked in place when towing

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Actually most vehicles have a steering wheel lock built into the steering column to prevent the wheel from turning when the key is off.

Also, typically when a vehicle is being flat-towed you actually want the steering wheel to be unlocked so that that vehicle tracks behind the tow vehicle properly.

I attached an FAQ article on flat towing that you should find helpful as well.

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Jeremy

6/20/2024

I have a 2010 Ford focus auto I live in a motor home and just need to flat tow under 2 mile if in neutral going 25 mph would that be ok or screw up my trany

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Jameson C.

6/20/2024

@Jeremy I would think it would probably be okay at that low of a speed and that short of a distance but in reality only Ford can "promise" that.

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