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    Wayne,

    Our previous tow vehicle was a Lincoln MKX.  We had NO problems with it.  We are still investigating our issue.  Thus far we believe that the problem is the Electric Parking Brake technology which, we are told, was changed with the 2020 2.7 Liter AWD Edge ST.  I will post what I find out as I explore the issue with Ford Corporate.

     

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    On 5/3/2019 at 8:06 AM, Johnston said:

    I compile Family RVing’s annual towing guide. The “2019 Towing Lineup,” published in the magazine’s January 2019 issue, did not include the 2019 Ford Edge, because when the magazine went to press, Ford had not approved the vehicle for flat towing behind a motorhome. However, Ford now says the 2019 2.7-liter Ford Edge is flat towable.

    FMCA was contacted by one owner who attempted to follow the instructions for flat towing the vehicle. He said the procedure is so onerous, in terms of the number of steps and the physical demands, that the vehicle should not be considered towable.

    I contacted Ford, and this was the response:

    “. . . most newer Ford vehicles are prioritizing Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) activation technology, so the multiple steps listed are to ensure the EPB doesn’t activate while the vehicle is being towed. Most Edge customers aren’t looking to flat tow, so the process is a bit lengthier in favor of the new tech.”

    Has anyone else attempted to flat tow the 2019 2.7-liter Ford Edge? If so, please share your experience with me, John Johnston, here or via email, jjohnston@fmca.com.

     

    Mr. Johnston,

    I am responding to your post of 5/3/2019.

    We purchased our 2020 2.7 liter Ford Edge ST in December of 2019 and have towed it since, without problem, until a trip we took on June 22, 2023.  That day, our Edge ST automatically applied the Electronic Parking Brake while being towed.  We had correctly followed the procedures for putting the car in tow mode and it towed normally for approximately 30 minutes before suddenly applying the Electronic Parking Brake and triggering a Powertrain Failure alert in my Ford App.  You can imagine the mayhem that ensued!  The only solution Ford offered was to replace the battery.  Doing so made NO difference.  The Edge ST still automatically applies the Electronic Parking Brake approximately 30 minutes after being put in tow mode.  We have tested it several times with the car in our garage. 

    Has anyone else reported a similar problem to you?  We have elevated our claim to Ford Corporate but have no confidence that it will be solved.

    Any suggestions you have will be greatly appreciated!

    Nancy Stafford

    Los Ranchos, NM

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