Section 00-02: Lifting, Jacking, Spare Tire Stowage and Emergency Towing
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
TOWING

Flatbed Towing

 CAUTION: Care should be taken when tightening the vehicle to the flatbed portion of the tow truck. Body damage such as buckled fenders etc., could occur if severely tightened.

Flatbed operators should use the vehicle tiedown slots when vehicle tiedown takes place.



 

Front—T-Hook Procedure

 CAUTION: Do not use T-hook procedure on Mustang Cobra.

 CAUTION: Use care not to damage fog lamps on vehicles if equipped. It is recommended that wheel lifts or flatbed equipment be used to avoid fog lamp damage.

  1. Insert T-hooks in the T-hook slots outside of frame rail, forward of front wheels.
  1. Position 4x4 under radiator support.
  1. Position towbar against 4x4.
  1. Attach safety chains around lower control arms.

    NOTE: Towbar will deform rubber air dam. However, air dam will return to an acceptable shape. Wheel lift equipment is recommended.





 

Rear—T-Hook Procedure

 CAUTION: Do not use T-hook procedure on Mustang Cobra.

  1. Insert T-hooks in T-hook slots, underneath the frame rail forward of the rear axle.
  1. Position towbar underneath the bumper.
  1. Attach safety chains around bumper energy absorbers.