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You did well on that bottle jack too gatornek???

I wouldn’t hesitate to use it gatornek. Although the Ford factory hitch mounts appear slightly different than the Curt, it looks like both hitches with similar capacities either top load, or side load the bolts to the frame. In addition, even if the hitches by themselves are rated at 3500/350...

I liked the fact that the Curt hitch has horizontal safety chain hookups, v/s the Ford factory hitch. Also a big fan of the fact that Napa offers the Curt under 200$ plus free shipping. My opinion is that the Curt or Ford factory hitch is likely the easiest Install. With Drawtite, the rear...

Dennis, I have been using normal since I’ve towed and haven’t had any hiccups. I try to stay aware of the fact that it is indeed a 3 cylinder engine in acceleration and cruising speed around 60 also.

Appreciate all the input everyone-thank you for keeping it intelligent and classy??

After reading Mark S. reply, I think the question I was driving at was answered. He makes a good point about the owner’s manual for towing: Ford doesn’t specifically say tow in ——mode, so if they had a suggestion other than normal, it would be in the manual. Normal it is Dennis, and Greynoodle. ?

Mark S, that is compelling enough that (needless to say) I will use normal mode. I appreciate the explanation as to “why” also. I have only had to kick it down to pull a hill with my boat, otherwise it’s very smooth. Boat’s probably not over 1k, if even-but you can def. tell it’s back there. I...

I appreciate the reply Greynoodle, sorry for the late reply. I think where I originally should have gone with this post, is asking if anyone by chance tows in “sport” mode. Just for the fact that it changes the shift settings, holds gears longer, and eliminates overdrive. Not quite the same as a...

Thanks for viewing. Just curious which mode is the most preferred for towing with the 1.5 engine. I have used normal personally, but just wondering if any others might be the better option.

I towed with my 1.5 Big Bend over the weekend, and I didn't find it to be lacking anything. Avg mpg was still 26 on the road. I was really pleased with it, after previously driving a 14' Fusion 1.5, and pulling the same set up with a 14' 2.0 Explorer-I think it has a broader torque curve.