ABSOLUTELY!!! I tow my racecar on a flat open trailer (6300 lbs) with my 1996 Chevy C1500 305 4L60E four speed automatic and have NO difficulties. However, I would strongly recommend an electric brake unit, aux trans cooler, and an adequate hitch.
The best way is on a trailer.
I have a 2003 xterra 4 x 4 and I pull a 4,300 coachman travel trailer with it. It will pull the trailer provided that you have a weight equalizing hitch and trailer brakes. You have to pull the trailer with the automatic transmission out of over drive.
Yes, but as with most automatic transmission cars the drive wheels (front in this case) have to be off the ground. You'll need a 'dolly' type trailer. The front wheels are carried by the trailer while the rears are still on the roadway. If the transmission were manual and not automatic you could get away with leaving all four wheels on the ground and using a tow bar. Cheers
Yes, just drive a little slower. Also be sure your transmission has clean fluid and is full. I would not tow anymore then about 3000lbs.
you should never tow in overdrive. that will kill your transmission. tow in regular drive or 3
If you have a manual transmission, all you have to do to flat tow it is put it into neutral. If it's a 4x4 and you have a manual transfer case, you can manage by putting the transfer case in neutral, whether it has an automatic or manual transmission. If it's a 2WD with an automatic, or a 4x4 with both an automatic transmission and an electronic transfer case with no neutral position, you'll need a trailer or else you'll need to remove either the driveshafts or axle shafts.
The 2001 Ford Ranger owners manual shows for : 2.3 L engine / manual transmission / 2 wheel drive / all axle ratios regular cab / 6 foot box / 1660 pounds MAXIMUM trailer weight / frontal area of trailer not larger than frontal area of vehicle regular cab / 7 foot box / 1600 pounds MAXIMUM trailer weight / frontal area of trailer not larger than frontal area of the Ford Ranger
It is not recommended to pull a trailer with automatic trans in overdrive, put in drive only. When attempting to pull without locking out overdrive, trans will continue to shift from drive to 0verdrive causing a massive heat buildup. Heat is not good for automatic transmissions, and will eventually cause failure, causing your wallet a very bad day!
I tow with mine and I have over 150,000 trouble free miles.
Neither the manual or the automatic transmission models are designed to tow with all four wheels on the ground. You will have to get a trailer or the Remco driveshaft kit in order to do what you are trying to do.
If necessary that switch puts the transmission in tow mode when you're towing a trailer.
Yes, and it happens quite often.